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    Is it healthier to let them stop laying during the winter?

    I've been watching the temperature and everything is going great. The girls seem happy and the eggs have dropped off from 3-5 eggs a day to 1-2. Outside temperature has warmed up a little so the transition has been gradual. If it drops down to -15 below I'll probably add a space heater...
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    Is it healthier to let them stop laying during the winter?

    Thanks JodyJo, I'll turn the lamp off for now. Do you use a heated bowl for water? Quote: I have had -29* here in Colorado...I add NO heat...you truly don't need to...I know its hard to adjust to knowing your girls are in the cold, but as long as they are out of the wind, and have food and...
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    Is it healthier to let them stop laying during the winter?

    I live in Alaska and right now I'm struggling not only with light but some pretty cold weather. I was told that giving the layers a break will prolong their life and will result in some fabulous eggs in the Spring. Current temperature is -18 and the infared heat lamp is on 24 hours a day. On...
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