My Hippy Chick

Chickens not laying eggs? Five reasons, and most of them are normal. 🥚

1. Shorter days. Under 12 hours of light, laying slows. October days shrink fast.
2. Molt. She's rebuilding a full coat of feathers for winter. Laying pauses.
3. Age. Production naturally drops as hens get older.
4. Stress. Temperature swings, predators, flock changes.
5. Nutrition. About 4 grams of calcium a day. Layer feed plus oyster shell in its own dish.

Is it a problem? Usually, no. She's on break.

While she regrows, feed the rebuild. Omega Booster's mealworms and sunflower support feather health, and chia and flax promote omega-rich eggs.

Send this to the friend who just texted "why no eggs??" 🐔

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