Why Is My Chicken Laying Down All the Time?

An egg bound hen will be lethargic with her tail down, perhaps looking like she is straining and waddling. She will also have loss of appetite, a pale comb and she will either have loose stools or none at all. This is a very serious condition and if she does not pass the egg within 2 days she will likely die.

What does it mean if your chicken keeps laying down?

When a hen lays eggs, it put a lot of stress on her body. If she's not feeling well, egg production will be less or stopped completely. Due to a lack of energy, the hen will lay down most of the time. Therefore, it's important to provide the hen with plenty of nutrition, especially calcium and protein.

Is it normal for chickens to lay down during the day?

In short, adult chickens can sleep in the day for short periods if they're feeling sleepy, but as a rule, they're mainly active during daylight hours. If a chicken is sleeping for long periods during the day this could be a sign of a potential problem that requires further investigation.