May 19, 2008 #1 Ericasl Songster 11 Years Feb 21, 2008 594 19 159 The Dalles OR When it is so hot out do the hens slow down laying?
May 19, 2008 #2 silkiechicken Staff PhD Premium Feather Member 16 Years Jan 25, 2007 21,501 1,197 596 Everett WA/Corvallis OR Sure can. Anything that stresses the birds out can cause them to lay less eggs.
May 20, 2008 #3 Peeps In the Brooder 11 Years May 12, 2008 79 0 29 We have been having upper 90 degree weather here. (unusually hot!) Mine are laying as usual, but they do go through a lot more water.
We have been having upper 90 degree weather here. (unusually hot!) Mine are laying as usual, but they do go through a lot more water.
May 20, 2008 #4 texaschickmama Songster 12 Years Sep 19, 2007 2,608 19 201 Poolville, TX It hit 100 big un' yesterday and I got 12 eggs from 13 hens. They are great girls.