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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.

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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.


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 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.


Does laying mash contain ephedrine?

NO. It would be counter productive to supply an appetite suppressant to laying hens. The whole idea of feeding the hens laying mash is to have them produce better quality eggs not get them to eat less.


You just relocated your laying hens how long before they start to lay eggs again?

Usually, it can take around 2-4 weeks for laying hens to start laying eggs again after being relocated to a new environment. It's important to ensure they have access to proper nutrition, fresh water, and a comfortable coop to help the hens settle in and resume laying.

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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.


If you take away a rooster will the hens stop laying for awhile?

never noticed any change...


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.


Do you a have a rooster to have laying hens?

no. they will lay without a rooster


What are egg laying chickens called?

Layers or Hens.


How many laying hens are there in the UK?

29 million


Will 2 Roosters with 4 Laying Hens slow egg production?

They shouldn't effect the process of laying eggs. It's always up to the hens attitude for that day.


What is chicken molting?

Chickens loose a lot of their feathers and then (in most hens) dont lay eggs for a couple months.