tara Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 When do chickens slow down laying eggs is it about now ?As l have 6 and im only getting 3 or 4 eggs aday.My bluebell dose not really lay eggs but l should be getting 5 from the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 They mostly slow down over winter. However they also slow down if they are getting too hot. It may be worth getting more shade and make sure they always have plenty to drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 They free range the garden most of the day and sit under the trees.They also help them selfs to the dog water bowl which is quite funny as they put there heads through the decking to get to it May be they will pick up abit.There run is covered with shades but it dose get hot other wise.Fingers crossed oe ill be going to the farm shop me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 How old are they? Are they free ranging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 2 are 2 yrs 1 of which lays soft ones then eats them.2 are about 1 years old the other 2 are about 9 months or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Could they be laying under a shrub in the garden? Are they having too many treats? Why not confine them to the run for a day or two, and give them layers pellets and water only, and see if it makes a difference? Whenever we go away for the weekend, or they have a day confined to the run, I always find a massive increase in the number of eggs being laid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tara Posted July 12, 2008 Author Share Posted July 12, 2008 (edited) Ah well done your right you just made me think they are out alot.There not eating there food like they was. that must be the answer.Thankyou Ill have to keep them in abit more to see what happens Edited July 12, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faye&Ant Posted July 12, 2008 Share Posted July 12, 2008 Could they be laying under a shrub in the garden? Are they having too many treats? Why not confine them to the run for a day or two, and give them layers pellets and water only, and see if it makes a difference? Whenever we go away for the weekend, or they have a day confined to the run, I always find a massive increase in the number of eggs being laid. Funny you should say that, our girls have been shut in their run this week because of the heavy rain we have had here and the eggs have doubled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
