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The molting process can take several weeks to a few months to be complete. Molting tonic is available to help speed the process but just a bump up in feed amounts and the addition of fresh vegetables will help replace vitamins lost during this time. You will notice a drastic drop in egg production during the molt also, it too will recover when the molt ends.
What else can I help you with?
Do hens moult in autumn?
yes. If they are late hatching they may be late molting
You just relocated your laying hens how long before they start to lay eggs again?
Usually, it can take around 2-4 weeks for laying hens to start laying eggs again after being relocated to a new environment. It's important to ensure they have access to proper nutrition, fresh water, and a comfortable coop to help the hens settle in and resume laying.
Do chickens have a rest laying eggs?
YES. Hens will slow down egg production during the moult. This is the time they put all their energies into changing out their feathers. The moult lasts for up to 6 weeks and the birds will look rough and like they have been in a strong wind with feather missing and misplaced. When the hens go into moult they should be given a water soluble vitamin tonic to supplement there normal feed and hasten the process.
Why do duck stop laying eggs?
Moult and insufficient day-length.
Do you have to have a roaster to have laying hens?
No you dont
Do ALL hens make a noise when they lay an egg?
No, not all hens cackle while laying.
How many laying hens are there in the UK?
29 million
Do you a have a rooster to have laying hens?
no. they will lay without a rooster
What are egg laying chickens called?
Layers or Hens.
Will 2 Roosters with 4 Laying Hens slow egg production?
They shouldn't effect the process of laying eggs. It's always up to the hens attitude for that day.
How can you tell which of your hens are laying?
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.
Is the cold weather a factor in my hens not laying?
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.
