Here in Western Washington the hens lay year round although the older hens, sexlinks, have slowed down to every other day or so.
Mine are mainly Novigens and White Rocks.
The young White Rocks have layed almost 100% all winter but our winters are different than yours.
(It's been warmer...
Just guessing but chickens feel safer being higher up(above predators).
Your coop is kind of low to the ground.
Your chickens feel most comfortable on the roof, so that's where they prefer.
Hello,
I am looking for White Cornish and your post motivated me to join after years of lurking here.
Hatching eggs?
Hatching eggs would probably be the most practical, but any other option would be great and if not available right now, I would appreciate hearing from you for a future...