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I have 2 Plymouths and I beilve only one is laying but I could be wrong. I have a BO, starlight green egger which she does lay but like everyday other day or she skips a couple days. Australorp and a silkie who isn’t laying because she was broody and they pick on her causing more stress. (We are working on the bullying and separating them soon).Heat can effect laying but here's a couple questions?
What breed are they? Once you know how many eggs that breed averages laying a month, then you will have a better idea. I think for 6 hens, 2 to 3 would be normal (again depending on breed) (they aren't all going to lay daily (probably) and 3 might be laying on a day when the other 3 aren't and vice versa (sneaky girls
How are they housed, what's your ventilation like, is there anyway to safely mouth an exterior type small enclosed fan to keep air circulating and keep them cool?
As far as the feathers, I've seen the fabric saddles you can put on the chicken that are supposed to help, but never personalky used them.
