Learned some new things from the article. I tend to agree with flock owners who "let nature take its course concerning cold weather/winter slowing of egg production. The article makes a good reminder not to overload hens with snacks. We give ours greens --they love spinach and chard. In the spring we will plant them their own greens garden near their run.
Kudos on a very helpful article (and well written, says my English teacher husband).