Well, even the hybrids molt and take a break like the rest, unless you put lights on them. I rotate the older ones out every year and raise new babies in the spring and still have to buy a carton or 2 from the store.No eggs for about a month now. I have no (commercial hybrid) winter layers and most hens are 3+. I am buying organic eggs in the shop now.
One hen is still moulting. Until this is over, I give them a break. Next month I want take down the led lights in the outside Xmas treeAnd hang these in the coop/run.
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