If she's a former battery hen (retired) they dont stop laying. Because its been laying constantly for years once the bodies come out of that routine it needs a break so she will go months may be a year or so without laying any eggs to let the body repair itself but she will soon be into a routine of laying egg again but within normal timing.
Yes, cold weather can reduce egg production in hens. As temperatures drop, hens may decrease their egg-laying or even stop altogether to conserve energy for thermoregulation. Providing supplemental light and ensuring the coop is well-insulated can help mitigate the impact of cold weather on egg production.
Hens may stop laying due to factors like stress, age, poor nutrition, lack of daylight, illness, or moulting. It's important to ensure they have a comfortable environment, a balanced diet, proper lighting, and regular health checks to support egg production. If hens stop laying, it may be helpful to address these issues and consult a veterinarian if needed.
Four hens have the potential to lay four eggs but this is not always the case. Old hens will eventually stop laying eggs, sick hens may not lay any eggs and hens even in prime condition may be molting or may just be a slow laying breed. There are many reasons why four hens may not even lay one egg in a single day.
NO. It would be counter productive to supply an appetite suppressant to laying hens. The whole idea of feeding the hens laying mash is to have them produce better quality eggs not get them to eat less.
Usually, it can take around 2-4 weeks for laying hens to start laying eggs again after being relocated to a new environment. It's important to ensure they have access to proper nutrition, fresh water, and a comfortable coop to help the hens settle in and resume laying.
Warren hens are known for laying large brown eggs. These hens lay an average of 4 eggs each week. After a full two years of laying the amount of eggs that the hen produces will be reduced.
The hen who is laying will have an inflamed comb. When they stop laying or aren't laying yet, their combs become a pinkish-pale color.
Yes, cold weather can reduce egg production in hens. As temperatures drop, hens may decrease their egg-laying or even stop altogether to conserve energy for thermoregulation. Providing supplemental light and ensuring the coop is well-insulated can help mitigate the impact of cold weather on egg production.
never noticed any change...
No you dont
when they first start it is because they are missing some chemical in their diet. after they start doing it, it is almost impossible to get them to stop.
No, not all hens cackle while laying.
no. they will lay without a rooster
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Hens may stop laying due to factors like stress, age, poor nutrition, lack of daylight, illness, or moulting. It's important to ensure they have a comfortable environment, a balanced diet, proper lighting, and regular health checks to support egg production. If hens stop laying, it may be helpful to address these issues and consult a veterinarian if needed.
They shouldn't effect the process of laying eggs. It's always up to the hens attitude for that day.