kerrie Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I've had 1 out of 3 of my chickens laying eggs every other day for a couple of weeks-but I haven't had any at all for the past 4 or 5 days. Is it normal for them to start laying rhen stop again? Is it to do with the cold weather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 It sounds like they are just getting to grips with the whole egg laying thing so I guess it may take a while for them to settle in to the routine. If they are fine in every other respect I wouldn't worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 It could also be a blip due to the weather - mine have all dropped off noticeably with the snow and cold, despite laying like good'uns a few weeks back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollystar Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I have the same thing, 5 eggs then none then 1 then 2 then 4, just the time of year I suppose, fingers crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millihelen Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I too thought the egg laying rate had dropped off when the cold weather came. Mine went down from 4 to 3 a day - then one day I noticed a nice cosy "nest" of about 10 eggs tucked away under one of our conifers! Its not even peaceful - its right next to the bus stop, and its really difficult for me to get at the eggs - really low branches in the way! So, if your girls are free ranging at all, I suggest you have a bit of a look around if you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
