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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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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.
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.
When do hens start laying after the winter?
Most chickens (i.e. Barred Rock, Rhode Island Reds, Leghorns) are between 5-6 months old before they start laying eggs. A mature/bright comb and waddle indicate a chicken is ready to start laying eggs. If you can fit 3 fingers between the pelvic bones, that also means they are ready to start laying eggs.
How many eggs do four hens lay a day?
Four hens have the potential to lay four eggs but this is not always the case. Old hens will eventually stop laying eggs, sick hens may not lay any eggs and hens even in prime condition may be molting or may just be a slow laying breed. There are many reasons why four hens may not even lay one egg in a single day.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Do you have to have a roaster to have laying hens?
No you dont
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.
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.
How many laying hens are there in the UK?
29 million
