Mar 16, 2009 #1 josh Songster 11 Years Joined Mar 22, 2008 Messages 399 Reaction score 5 Points 149 Location Western Kentucky Will being in the shade keep my hens from laying good?
Mar 16, 2009 #2 Rode Island Red 2008 In the Brooder 11 Years Joined Aug 7, 2008 Messages 93 Reaction score 0 Points 39 no i had tarp around my coop and they laid bigger eggs about 3 double yorkers a week
Mar 16, 2009 #3 Katy Flock Mistress 12 Years Joined Jun 29, 2007 Messages 16,317 Reaction score 111 Points 331 Location Kansas~50+ yrs of chickens Being in the shade won't keep them from laying, but they still need good light.