So you’re Chickens stopped laying… I know how frustrating and frankly inconvenient at times that can be BUT let’s see if we can figure out what’s wrong.
My Australorps still lay but not as often and when they take a break it is for a while. Lots of factors go into this.
Your chickens can stop laying for several different reasons. Here are a few:
- Weather/temperature: Depending on where you live and what the climate is like there you might have more or less luck with laying. I live in Canada so it gets cold in the winter, although they still lay there. They usually take about a 2-3 month break in the fall and spring.
- Stress: Chickens get stressed very easily, even the slightest change in their schedule, the move of their coop, or the addition of new chickens to the flock can affect their laying schedules.
- Changes in feed: This one kind of goes along with the second if you change their feed or something along those lines, you might see a change in laying. They should, however, start laying again once they adjust.
Hopefully this was helpful! If you’re still having problems feel free to reach out/leave a comment!
– Jess
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