Extra light???

[happyrooster]

How much or how long should I have light on for my chickens to lay eggs this time of year.
I just hooked up a light on a timer for 2 1/2 hours in the morning and night, a buddy of mine said to have it on all night.
Please let me know what works best for you.

 

[froggiesheins]

If memory serves me correct 12-14 hours of daylight. I am sure someone else will see this and either confirm or ?????..
Hope that helps....

 

[SunnyDawn]

Yep 12-14 hours. I have seen websites that insist on 16 but my birds have always laid quite well for me on 12-14 hours of light. I have the light on a timer and it comes on at 4am, that way they get a good night's rest but aren't tempted to stay outside the coop in the evening when predators are active.