Artificial Lights v/s None During Winter for Egg Production Poll

[BoundlessLove]

Ohhh, so interesting - de we know about this (tendency to slow down a lot or not too much with shrinking daylight duration) for more breeds? I'm taking notes!

This has actually been discussed previously on BYC. Here is one thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/which-chicken-breeds-are-the-best-winter-layers.1138513/

 

[BoundlessLove]

IMO, probably heritage Rhode Island Red, Sussex, Dominique, Chantecler, Brahma, Australorp, Buckeye, or like @NatJ mentioned any breed developed in colder climates.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I prefer not to use artificial lights and let my hens rest over winter. This gives them a much needed break.
Which do you prefer and why?

I do not use artificial light, only natural light. Like my ladies to take a winter break, since it's natural, & good for them.

 

[BoundlessLove]

@Ridgerunner posted on the thread below about what happens to hens and the benefits of giving hens a winter break.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/give-the-girls-a-break-for-the-winter.1620366/

 

[BoundlessLove]

Anything else we may have missed?

 

[Weetamoo93]

I let mine have their winter respite; I usually have enough eggs put away to hold me over, but miscalculated this year.

My oldest ladies, how I love them, are being removed from the flock so my resources can go toward the pullets; I should get eggs starting around Thanksgiving, hopefully.

About to revamp things to make sure the pullets lay in my coop and not in the neighbor's yard.