Goldstar Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 I started letting my chooks F/R on Wednesday, since then the amount of eggs I have been getting has been reduced. I have 3 hens and was getting 3 eggs most days. Apart from one soft egg which I found in the garden they havent laid any while they have been out. I have looked all over the garden and not found any hidden. Does anyone have any suggestions and is this normal when they start to F/R? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 You may need to make sure that they have a decent fill of pellets or mash before they go out. Lots of us with FR girls have had a similar issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I have put mine back in their run for a few weeks and the egg production have got back to normal, Also they where starting to look a bit skinny. I'm going to only let them FR in the afternoons from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldstar Posted August 3, 2010 Author Share Posted August 3, 2010 Thank you both for your replies. I have kept them inside the run yesterday and today. I got 2 eggs yesterday and 3 today I am going out in a minute but might let them out when I get back. Then maybe keep them in until they have laid. I think they have too much fun exploring to lay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
