"Christina Websell" wrote in message
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"wafflycat" wrote in message
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"Christina Websell" wrote in message
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"wafflycat" wrote in message
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As she's not old, she may well just be havign a short break form
laying - they can do that sometimes. Contrary birds ;-)

That has never been my experience in 30 years of keeping chickens. If a
previously reliable hen stops laying suddenly, something is wrong.
Unless they decide to go broody, of course.
Hens in full lay do not stop laying "for a short break" unless there is
a problem of some kind.
Tina



I've experienced it with one of mine. She was well. My hens are examined
*daily*, as is their poo (!) and if I suspect anything untoward it's off
to the vet for a check-up.
I don't agree that a hen that lays well will suddenly stop "for a break"
for no reason.
If that happens, there is something wrong with her.
You have ex-batts, and I have some myself and they continue to lay for
England.


Sorry, Christina, but if you think I'm not looking after my hens, and can't
spot if there's something wrong with them. by all means call in the RSPCA to
inspect or have a vet of your choice come & inspect them.



I don't wish this unkindly, but you got your first chickens and tell other
people what to do now. I think I have 30 years on experience.

Tins


Sigh... Tina, put your neck back in. I have my experience of the birds I
have - you have the experience of yours. I repreat - you think I'm not
looking after my hens and can't spot if something is wrong with them -
please feel free to have the RSPCA/vet of your choice come & inspect them.
I'd positively welcome it.

May I take it from your reaction to my henkeeping, you'll have removed my
name from your telephone list of people who offered to look after your
animals in case of your demise? I obviously don't meet your criteria.