[My Girls]

Hi

Could anyone PLEASE advise re 'My Ladies'?    Have two ladies Both 6 years + ( Hybrids 1 Maran...Other Sussex).. Originally Both part of group of 6...on allotment:     Have for last Three years been 'backyard chucks' Maran cross  ( Best her 'raised' Guinea fowl eggs- 4 years ago)    is to date still laying ocassionally..But eggs  have lots of 'blood specks.'
Question/s

 A) Is there anything can do to deter laying?
 B) Are these eggs suitable foir consumtion?
C) Although hard to consider have my girls...reached  the time..for despatch???......

What is/ Would be  best benefit to 'My lovely ladies

[bantam novice]

a) A vet can give a chicken an injection to deter laying but you will have to discuss with them the side effects.  You will need a local chicken-friendly vet.

b) I don't know for sure but I don't see any reason why you can't eat the eggs

c) I am not an expert but I think they have reached a good age.  It is your decision whether you dispatch them or let them live out their retirement.

Welcome to the forum and keep us posted 
by  the way if you can download some pics of your hens we love to see them 

[My Girls]

Cheers
 Many Thanks for your reply.
I do so know your 'reply' makes such sense!!!!!...BUT  the decision aklthough mine....Is SO difficult to make!!!!!
'Cos at the end of the day...I'm living in hopes..That 'nature' will intervene; and ecuse me from such a difficult decision!

[bantam novice]

I know what you mean.  It's a hard call to make.  Keep us posted whatever you decide.