Why have my hens suddenly quit laying

[Dougs chix]

I have 13 Rhode Island Reds have been getting eggs from them on a daily basis. suddenly they have all stopped laying!? this does not make sense to me please help if you have any ideas

 

[sourland]

How old are they? Have there been any changes in their feed or environment? Have they recently sustained a predator attack?

 

[Dougs chix]

That's what doesn't make sense I don't understand because nothing has been changed they just quit laying four days ago now and nor the environment or food has changed. Some hens are 2 yrs some are this years hatch. They were all firing on all cylinders up to 4 days ago then suddenly theres not a single egg anymore!?!?!

 

[sourland]

Did they run out of water anytime recently. Do they appear heat stressed?

 

[alexander125]

Could be a change in climate like hotter or colder and they may be adjusting to the change

 

[BriardChickens]

Is something able to sneak into the coop to steal eggs? Such as snakes? I've even heard of neighbours going to take eggs while the owner is gone to work.....

 

[whysprs]

Im having the same problem, ive had some one in the middle of the night come and still eggs about 3-4 weeks ago and now they just wont lay at all..

 

[kimc83]

I have one hen that suddenly quit laying. I know it's her because she's the only one that lays white eggs. At first I thought she was laying them outside the coop, so I kept them in the coop/run for a week and still no white eggs. All the others are laying fine. She seems happy and healthy.
Any ideas??

 

[junebuggena]

The main reason for hens over a year old to stop laying in the fall is that it's time for their fall molt and there is less daylight.

 

[kimc83]

Yes, I've considered having less light now, but she is only 7 months old. She's only been laying for a short time. She is a Rainbow. She is a nervous little thing, acts like a road runner, lol!