craftyhunnypie Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Phew at long last Audrey one of my gingers is back in lay. I've been getting one each a day from Rita & Blanche. But Audrey was Broody for about 5 weeks, then went through a bad moult. She's now fluffing up nicely & went to clean the nest this morning ( early ) and there was an egg, a soft one mind you, but still an egg. I know it's hers as I've had the usual others this morning & Audrey is now back in the nest trying to lay todays offering! ( She had meal worms before bed last night, so I think she is showing her appreciation ). Just going to check for her egg now! I'll let you all know the score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 HURRAH FOR YOU!!!! (and for Audrey!!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketty Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 So, is it normal for chickens to stop laying then? This is the second winter I have had my two girls, but I can't remember them stopping last year... Summer I had more eggs than I could handle. They both stopped laying about 6-7 weeks ago now... They seem fine and dandy in all other ways, so I don't think they are poorly. I'm just a little concerned if this is normal? I know things "slow" down in winter, but stop completely? Any advice would be appreciated!! I sang a little song to them on Christmas Eve. "Chick, chick, chick, chick, chicken... lay a little egg for me!!" Went out there Christmas morning in my dressing gown, hoping for a nice egg for Christmas brekkie - but alas!! HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 It is normal and I'm in more or less the same situation as you, my hens are moulting!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Yup, we found that our original four didnt skip laying the first winter but they have, a bit, this year and have also moulted for the first time. I believe that as they get older their productiveness also drops (happens to me too......... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
