Thanks for all the support and input. It is nice to know that so many people out there understand why I am struggling with this. Just to clear some things up- my flock is free range, gets all the sunflower seeds they want, as well as clean water, layer pellets and table scraps, and oyster shell...
My four Leghorn hens are two years old now. For the past few months (cold, dark winter months included) I get one egg a day, two if I'm lucky. That isn't enough to keep my family in supply and I am limited to a small flock. I am struggling with the decision to give away my hens, for the butcher...