Laying in winter

[malmcmckn]

I have a white barama and she hasn't laid since snow fell. Is it normal for her to not lay during the winter?

 

[Crofts]

I read somewhere that snow can be very stressful for chickens, particularly if they're more accustomed to warmer (and less white) surroundings. Stress can stop laying, so I'm told.

 

[junebuggena]

Chicken reproduction is directly tied to daylight exposure. Shorter days in fall/winter means not enough daylight for production. It is very normal for adult hens to stop laying once the days get too short for production.

 

[lutherpug]

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Chicken reproduction is directly tied to daylight exposure. Shorter days in fall/winter means not enough daylight for production. It is very normal for adult hens to stop laying once the days get too short for production.
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I was going to say the exact same thing. Mine aren't laying either, can't wait for longer days!

 

[malmcmckn]

My other 2 chickens still lay, Which leaves me scratching my head.. Is it just a difference in breed?

 

[Ridgerunner]

How old are your chickens? When did they start laying?

 

[junebuggena]

My other 2 chickens still lay, Which leaves me scratching my head.. Is it just a difference in breed?

Some breeds, or even individuals, are more sensitive to daylight than others.