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Not sure where you got this information? I have had chickens and they lay eggs pretty much year round. There are only certain things that will stop a hen from laying, with the most prevelent being once she starts to set. Some natural trigger within the hen will stop her egg production once she starts to set on a clutch of eggs. Health and poor nutrition will also slow and possibly stop a hens egg production. I remember going into the coop and pulling eggs that were frozen solid from the cold. Some egg production may be lost due to the change in the amount of daylight, but I assure you hens will continue to lay all year round. So the answer to your question is that they DO lay during the winter.
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∙ 13y agoChickens lay according to the amount of light available. Late spring, all summer and early fall, there is usually about 14 hours of natural daylight available and that is what triggers the birds ovaries. If you provide the chickens with the extra (artificial) light to make up for the lack of natural light, they will keep giving you eggs all year.
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∙ 13y agoI think so because it get'sto cold
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Is the cold weather a factor in my hens not laying?
Cold weather does effect a hens laying. when the temperature is below 55 degrees or so this can effect a hens production. Mainly though the reduction in hours of daylight causes hens to stop laying. Anything below 14 hours of daylight will cause a hen to stop laying.
Why do hens stop laying?
Hens will either stop laying due to old age, or decreasing sunlight. To keep them laying during winter you have to provide artificial light for them so they think it gets darker at the usual summer time.
When do ducks stop laying eggs?
It can be the wrong season for the duck to lay eggs. Fall and Spring are the best time for laying. Sometimes they will totally stop laying during winter and summer.
Will it hurt for a rooster to eat layin pellets?
No The laying mash or pellets are fine for the rooster. There really is no way to stop the rooster from eating the same things you feed the hens other than keeping them separated. My hens are fed laying crumble all year long and the roosters thrive on it.
Do warren hens stop laying?
If she's a former battery hen (retired) they dont stop laying. Because its been laying constantly for years once the bodies come out of that routine it needs a break so she will go months may be a year or so without laying any eggs to let the body repair itself but she will soon be into a routine of laying egg again but within normal timing.
Is the cold weather a factor in my hens not laying?
Cold weather does effect a hens laying. when the temperature is below 55 degrees or so this can effect a hens production. Mainly though the reduction in hours of daylight causes hens to stop laying. Anything below 14 hours of daylight will cause a hen to stop laying.
How can you tell which of your hens are laying?
The hen who is laying will have an inflamed comb. When they stop laying or aren't laying yet, their combs become a pinkish-pale color.
Do hens lay all year?
IN the fall, chickens molt or shed feathers to make room for heavier feathers for winter. They stop laying usually (Ohio) from October until March.
If you take away a rooster will the hens stop laying for awhile?
never noticed any change...
Why do hens stop laying?
Hens will either stop laying due to old age, or decreasing sunlight. To keep them laying during winter you have to provide artificial light for them so they think it gets darker at the usual summer time.
Do bluebell hens stop laying during the winter months?
All chickens lay according to the amount of available light. Winter months offer less daylight than any time of year and unless artificial light is provided then yes, the hens will slow or cease egg production for the winter. Cold weather does not effect egg production if proper lighting is available.
How do you care for laying hens in the winter?
i think that they pretty smart and then where are you going to get eggs to eat from.Thats why is important. BY: keyla Medrano
When do ducks stop laying eggs?
It can be the wrong season for the duck to lay eggs. Fall and Spring are the best time for laying. Sometimes they will totally stop laying during winter and summer.
Do you have to have a roaster to have laying hens?
No you dont
Will it hurt for a rooster to eat layin pellets?
No The laying mash or pellets are fine for the rooster. There really is no way to stop the rooster from eating the same things you feed the hens other than keeping them separated. My hens are fed laying crumble all year long and the roosters thrive on it.
Laying hens eating there eggs?
when they first start it is because they are missing some chemical in their diet. after they start doing it, it is almost impossible to get them to stop.
Do ALL hens make a noise when they lay an egg?
No, not all hens cackle while laying.
