The current theory is that they are molting. Apparently something chickens to once a year - molt out their feathers and grow new ones. Generally happening with the onset of colder weather. 
During this time - about 2 months - we shouldn't be expecting any eggs. While we wait for christmas eggs - Ben has installed a light in the roosting box for light at heat and hopefully part encouraging egg production. (yes - we've equipped the coop with electricity by running an extension cord across the yard).
Okay chicks. We'll provide the most stylin' and up to date coop available - making any other hens in the neighborhood envy the Sharples Flock...... and you'll give us some of these...
And these.... (every notice that Reg is always in food pictures - whether or not I'm trying to crop him in?)
DO WE HAVE A DEAL?
2 comments:
Okay, for the teeeeensiest little split second, when I saw that picture of Ben peeking into the coop, I thought that you guys had put a picture of Ben up on the coop wall for the chickens to look at before they go to bed at night. HA! Wouldn't that be something. You should try that. See if egg production comes back.
I love that you have hens! We should get in touch so I can come visit them. Oh, and you, of course. :)
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