Scotty Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 My girlies seem to have stopped laying eggs... We picked them up on Saturday and the egg production has dwindled from 4, 2, 2, 1 ZERO.... Is there anything we can do to start them off again? Or will things naturally start again on their own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 One of mine was laying when I picked her up, then we had no eggs for 2½ weeks, but now she is back in full production - just give them time and make sure they are eating & drinking and look healthy. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Thanks Tracy, that is comforting to know! I'll wait patiently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedusA Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Maybe they are just adjusting to their new home. Not all my girls lay every day either. It could be that they are all timing their "off" day together. Sorry if that doesn't help much. I'm sure they will settle back into production soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 A little bit of stress connected with the move is the most likely cause. Try not to overdo it with the treats, tempting as it is to spoil the....but it will crowd out the good nutrition in the pellets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Have an update on the egg front...Flossy has just laid. I imagine also their little body clocks are out as well now; seeing that egg laying is being done in a more natural environment. Could this be true as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Yes - they will have been use to more 'unnatural' light hours to keep their egg production up. The move will have unsettled them a little and it may take a day or so for their body clocks to adjust to a more natural way of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Have an update on the egg front...Flossy has just laid. I imagine also their little body clocks are out as well now; seeing that egg laying is being done in a more natural environment. Could this be true as well? Oh...yes that is right....I didn't clock the fact that your girls were ex-batts. Good news about Flossy's egg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Is it ok to remove the egg straight away or should I leave it in there for a while? She was nestling on it and looked like she was getting quite attached. I would hate to think that I was depriving her of her achievement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Either is OK...unless you think she is becoming broody....in which case, I'd move them straight away. They don't get dirty if you shift them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 you are a star !! thank you I couldn't be without this forum its just so brilliant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayflower Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Hi Scotty. I came on the 'egg' section' to ask exactly the same question. Our egg production is down to one at present. I thought maybe it could be that I was overfeeding them. I understand that this can affect egg production. However, did'nt think to take into account less light. So that's a relief. Those of you who have ex bats....when you first got them (a week os so) did you notice that just before dusk the hens look upwards? I find mine are checking the light conditions just before and at the beginning of dusk. It's really funny. They look upwards then go into the cube, come back outside and check the daylight again. It lasts for about 20 minutes! So, hopefully now egg production will increase, though I do'nt really mind, I just love having the hens. I do'nt want anything to be wrong with them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 24, 2008 Author Share Posted March 24, 2008 Actually I haven't noticed that... I will make a point of watching them now! Egg production is definitely down its more like 1 and at the most 2 but they are much smaller eggs than when we first got the girlies. They have started to get little white soft feathers now on their bottoms which is lovely to see! We hung some CD's to their cube roof today - they are so funny to watch as they try and peck at them.[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Mine hate this cold wind blowing up their dresses, ti puts them right off lay, and we've had these particular three for about 2 yrs now, (2nd hand).They'll start off again when the wind drops, better be soon, I'm down to 4 eggs, the skelter looks bare!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...