timdrama Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 My three chickens stpped laying eggs in November and bar for the odd egg we are still waiting for them to start laying again. I did change the feed back in December and the birds look healthy and happy - but it is now mid April and I am beginning to thing something is not right. Has anyone got any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 One of mine stopped in September, but has managed 2 in the last week. Have you wormed them? It might also be worth giving some tuna to boost their protein level to get them started again - Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 If it's any consolation mine gave up last July (apart from one, who is laying like a trooper). Mine are wormed etc., and fed on exactly the same food, so goodness knows why one is laying and the others aren't. Hubby is making noises and complaining when/if I have to buy eggs elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banhamm Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 I have two hens, a Mrs Pepperpot who is nearly two years old and a heritage skyline who is nearly a year old. the heritage is laying well everyday but Mrs P has not laid since Boxing day last year. She is well, has a full red comb,and is full of beans but has some feathers missing underneath. I have ordered some herbal pellets which supposedly kicks off laying again and also hardens the shells up of soft shelled eggs. You can get it in the omlet shop - it should arrive tomorrow so I'll see how it goes and post back here, success or otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorianGray Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Hi Reading this with interest as my gang (1 @ 4 y/o & 4 @ 2.5 y/o) have all basically stopped popping them out since March. Through the winter they were giving us sporadic eggs which I put down to the cold / dank / dark & their ages - but it does seem odd that everyone has laying. Nothing has changed in their day to day lives, and apart from one who is being a bit bullied they all seem in fine fettle (although there are a few tummy feather missing, so I'm wondering if there is an element of broodiness here. I haven't tried worming them so is this something i need to do to each one individually? All thoughts & experiences gratefully received! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppers Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 They need worming regularly, four monthly is good. I, and many others on here use Marriages layers pellets with Flubenvet (a worming preparation) incorporated in the pellets. They need to be fed for seven days with no other food or treats available. Alternatively you can buy Flubenvet powder to mix with your usual layers pellets (6 grams of wormer to 2kg of feed). There is no egg withdrawal period necessary. Do they free range all day? If so, it might be an idea to keep them confined to their run for the morning so they eat plenty of layers pellets but this would depend on your set up. Their age may be a factor also. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banhamm Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Flubenvet Pellets have arrived today. All set to go with 7 days treatment. Yesterday Mrs Pepperpot layed a tiny egg with no yolk! We are hoping that this is a sign she is laying again but will try with these pellets anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banhamm Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Alas after the worming pellets still no sign of an egg. I will trawl the forums for any more ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrsankanu Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Please go to the vet! hatty stopped in nov and i have just lost her to peritonitis she seemed fine in herself no signs of illness at all .its not worth the heart ache for 1 visit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
