My speckledy hen Flossie has just laid an egg after being on the nest for over 6 hours. I was becoming concerned and was about to bring her indoors for a warm bath when she laid. It was only a smallish egg so not as though it should have been difficult for her. About an hour prior to that I had taken her off the nest to check her over but she didn't appear to be in any discomfort. She just ate a little and went back to the nest box.
Yesterday's egg took a long time too - at least a couple of hours but I went out so don't know exactly how long.
I only have 2 hens, both about 17 months old, and both have laid regularly until recently, when I've noticed that at least one of them is skipping days, more than can be explained by their natural egg cycle. I don't know which one, but now I'm suspecting Flossie.
Should I be worried about any of this or am I being paranoid? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Gillian