Eggstatic! Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I got my newbies on Saturday and i was wondering if anyone else that has introduced new chickens has experienced an egg strike from the originals? I am worrying in case there is another reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracefruit Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Mine seem to stop laying at any sign of change or upset. Mine older chickens skipped a couple of days laying when the new girls arrived -- save one who dropped an egg in the run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggstatic! Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Thank you for the reply, just needed my mind putting at ease as they have now missed 2, 5 and 7 days of laying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Had my first 3 egg day the day my new 4 girls arrived (a couple of weeks ago) and guess what, that was the only 3 egg day I've had. None at all today and for the last 10 days only 1 a day from the 3 who were laying. So yes, I think there is definitely a correlation between introductions and a drop in egg production (sadly ). Savonista - bought some of your Comb and Wattle balm (and some soap) and love it all - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggstatic! Posted November 14, 2008 Author Share Posted November 14, 2008 Again, thank you so much for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
