Egg production without a light.

[Afterburner]

I never have used a light to extend egg laying for my ladies. Well, for the last two months, my four hens - 2 RIR, 1 JG & 1 EE - have averages 7-8 eggs a week. Within the last week, their egg production speed up to 8 eggs per week. Yeserday, and tody, their production rocketed back to one egg each/day. My egg carton is now brimming. The egg drought is over. Also, this the first normal laying period after the whole flock's first molt. I can say without a doubt all of the eggs have noticable become larger and deeper in colour. The Jersey Giant's eggs are so big, that even jumbo cartons can't be closed on them.

 

[Fireman Farmer]

My first year was without a light and laying was spotty at best. I have been using a light for 2 years now and yes it does increase their laying and makes it more consistant. I have my light set on a timer. I let is get dark natrually and the timer turns it on early in the morning around 3am. I have 12 hens and get 10 on a average day and have had as high as 14, not real sure how that happened but I will take it. I have one Jersey giant and you are right those eggs a huge, I am glad I didn't have to lay it...lol

 

[annie3001]

good for you two!

i have been getting one a day with a light on !!!! urgh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

btw: i am trying to nice ha ha