Reduction in laying

Selkie · « **on:** January 31, 2008, 20:28 »

Our two hens started laying again at the start of the month and for two weeks we had 10 eggs a week, but last week we only had five, and it looks like we will have the same again this week.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to why this has happened? They are still having the same food etc. and seem their normal happy selves.

Could it just be a natural glitch or am I doing something wrong?

babe · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2008, 20:34 »

you need to take the corks out rosie.....then watch them eggs shoot out like bullets

Selkie · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2008, 20:35 »

Well that's one suggestion

WG. · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2008, 20:48 »

I reckon this has only happened since you posted these recipes for Carrot Cake :!:

Selkie · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2008, 20:49 »

But I posted a vegan version too, so I wouldn't need THAT many eggs

I'm having to save up eggs (Peter keeps wanting a fried one but the ones I've got are all 'spoken for')

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2008, 20:50 »

They are little organic beings Rose. They'll be fine, probably lay more regularly as the days get brighter

richyrich7 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 31, 2008, 21:08 »

Not overfeeding them are you Rosie, I've done that before :oops: too much pasta, puts it on their hips, just like ours

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #7 on:** January 31, 2008, 21:21 »

Speak for yourself Richy. A surfile keeps Aunty in trim

richyrich7 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 31, 2008, 21:25 »

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"

Speak for yourself Richy. A surfile keeps Aunty in trim

Selkie · « **Reply #9 on:** January 31, 2008, 21:33 »

Thanks, don't go including me in your 'our' Rich, I'm paranoid about my weight enough as it is...

So I'm worrying about nothing then? They have been eating a bit more than usual, I put it down to the cold weather I will cut back on the treats a wee bit.

Fat Hen · « **Reply #10 on:** January 31, 2008, 21:49 »

Eyup, Daisy n Polly have not laid since last October.

Up till Christmas I was getting alternately 2 and 3 eggs daily from my 3 ex batts.

Then at beginning of January they seamed to have a rest and I only got 5 eggs in a week for a couple of weeks.

Now back to alternate 2 then 3 eggs daily. One of which is a "normal" large size egg the other is a monster more fitting to a duck.

No change in food, or owt else i can think of.

I reckon just natural variance. At first I thought they were going "off lay" but only lasted a week or two.

Polly n Daisy still not laying though.

Selkie · « **Reply #11 on:** January 31, 2008, 22:22 »

Thanks Fat Hen (love the eyup!) - will wait and see what happens

Fat Hen · « **Reply #12 on:** January 31, 2008, 22:30 »

Quote from: "Selkie"

Thanks Fat Hen (love the eyup!) - will wait and see what happens

Eeeh, thas welcome lass

Jellyhead · « **Reply #13 on:** February 01, 2008, 08:12 »

My chooks faltered a bit recently Rose but then the weather had taken a turn for the cold again. Now its getting a bit warmer things are getting better.

The ducks don't seem to care and are still giving us 1 a day each mmmmm yummy

ness · « **Reply #14 on:** February 01, 2008, 12:40 »

Sorry no advice from me but just wanted to return the favour by offering you some eggs! I've got 2 of my 3 hens laying now, the only trouble is we keep eating them, so supply hasn't quite caught up with demand. I'm saving them now for pancake day!
I expect yours will get going again soon.
Ness x

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Reduction in laying

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