Why Aren’t My Hens Laying Eggs? Common Reasons and Solutions

 

It’s a cold January here in Minnesota and I’ve had a number of people reach out as to why their hens aren’t laying eggs Keeping chickens can be a rewarding experience, especially when you enjoy the fresh eggs they provide However, it can be concerning when your hens suddenly stop laying! There are a few different reasons why chickens stop laying eggs and today we’re going to look at each one of those

Molting

OH MY GOSH, EVERYONE! MY BIRDS LOOK AWFUL!!! I hope you are all staying strong through this time when you look at your precious birds and not cringe! I have been learning more and more on how to care for my birds through the colder weather, but NO ONE ever explained the molting process to me! Shame on all my chicken friends because this year, Handsome looks like his name is Coopless! He looks like my husband ran him over with his zero-turn mower and he