My chickens, as well, don't lay eggs like they used to -- chances are, they are old, or possibly, your chickens are sick. However, the more likely probability is their age. Most chickens stop laying eggs after a few years; or they will lay very few.
production sometimes tends to slow down but it will pick up agian soon. our hens have a heater but production is still low.
Cold weather does effect a hens laying. when the temperature is below 55 degrees or so this can effect a hens production. Mainly though the reduction in hours of daylight causes hens to stop laying. Anything below 14 hours of daylight will cause a hen to stop laying.
Probalay because when they get cold it must be harder on them...
Maybe its too old to lay eggs now or its too cold to lay eggs
No you dont
Hens often times quit laying eggs if they are in molt, It is to cold, or they are old. If it is cold where you live try giving them a heat lamp in the coop. If they are in molt you will have to wait until they are done. When hens get old they quit laying and are just cute pets! There are lots of good chicken sites on-line. Just goggle "raising chickens" and you should get tons of info.
No, not all hens cackle while laying.
no. they will lay without a rooster
Layers or Hens.
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They shouldn't effect the process of laying eggs. It's always up to the hens attitude for that day.
The hen who is laying will have an inflamed comb. When they stop laying or aren't laying yet, their combs become a pinkish-pale color.
because its a chubnub.