Will other chickens stop laying if one goes broody?

[chickenmama01]

Will hens stop laying if one goes broody. I have 5 hens had a rooster but had to get rid of him (neighbors complained) my hen went broody 6 days ago and since she started they all stopped laying. Only took my rooster to another farm yesterday. Thanks

 

[Chicken Egg 17]

Well they all shouldent stop laying because of a hen going broody but it probably because of you getting rid of your rooster they are probably trying to figure out which is going to be the most dominant and because of getting rid of your rooster then they are all trying to fix there pecking order and the stress being with out him hope this helps

 

[chickenmama01]

They stopped laying before I got 5 days befor I rid of him actually like the same day she went broody.

 

[chickenmama01]

They actually seem happier with him gone lol

 

[Chicken Egg 17]

Yes but with the stress of figuring out the pecking order will cause them not laying just as all hens will as you would introduce new birds to the flock

 

[azygous]

Usually one hen going broody will not cause others to stop laying. They will happily lay eggs for the broody to sit on, actually.

Any change in the flock, good or bad, can affect laying. It should pick up again soon.

 

[chickenmama01]

Ok found out why they are not laying. My broody hen is laying on them all!!

 

[Chicken Egg 17]

Ha I did not think about asking that

 

[preciouschick]

Will hens stop laying if one goes broody. I have 5 hens had a rooster but had to get rid of him (neighbors complained) my hen went broody 6 days ago and since she started they all stopped laying. Only took my rooster to another farm yesterday. Thanks

I was wondering the same thing. One hen is sitting on 8 eggs. I should have alot more. The other 2 silkys are not laying like they should. There are no buried eggs or any in the coop run. So maybe it is a thing.

 

[Artizen Farm]

Will hens stop laying if one goes broody. I have 5 hens had a rooster but had to get rid of him (neighbors complained) my hen went broody 6 days ago and since she started they all stopped laying. Only took my rooster to another farm yesterday. Thanks

That's a great question! I've been having the same concern in my goose flock. Two nests so far, and I intent to let the flock incubate (brood) & raise the gozzies. I'm hoping for multiple brooding mommas. 5 ganders, 12 'Mother Gooses'...