HappyHopper Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 We have inherited 3 hens with our second hand eglu and 2m run (We were going to get hens after hols in August). We were told they lay 4-6 eggs a day but so far, in the 4 days we have had them they have laid 1 egg a day between them except Sunday when they managed 2 eggs. We were told they are over 1 year old, they are pure breeds - a light sussex, a barnvelder and possibly a welsummer (?). The light sussex is being badly pecked by the welsummer, we have ordered some anti pecking spray. Oh and we have 2 cats (the previous owners didn't have cats). Is stress causing the egg reduction, we are first time owners so would appreciate any advice. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 It could be due to the move. Give them a couple of weeks to settle. When you say over one year old, how much over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHopper Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Thanks Egluntyne, did you mean to say give them a few weeks to settle? We have had them nearly a week now. The previous owners had them at POL and they had them for a year so I guess they are about a year and a half old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHopper Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Well we have had them a week now and we have had 2 eggs per day for the last 3 days. Onwards and upwards (hopefully). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foodiejo Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I have similar query. Just got my girls about a week and a half ago. Told by the local small holder i got them from they were a year old. One (looks like a black rock) laid on the 2nd day and has laid virtually every day since. The other two (black rock-esqu and maran/speckly) have dark pink combs (one floppy - most of the books i've read say they should be upright so does this indicate she may be older?) but thus far no eggs? I've wormed them all and treated them to some pro-biotic yogurt and acv in their water (upgrading to the life of riley obviously had an adverse effect on their tummies), and have checked them for lice. The supplier has said i can return the two but we've bonded already and the kids don't want to replace them, any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 We were told they lay 4-6 eggs a day I think you might have been told a tall story! If you have three hens, the most you are going to get is three eggs a day - four if something extraordinarily unusual happens! Hopefully they will be up to speed soon and you will be enjoying 2-3 eggs a day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
