Light for egg production

[Patch&Phoebe]

I have heard varying opinions on light for egg production - is it more important to have light coming into the coop / nesting boxes, or is it overall light which is most beneficial? Thanks!

 

[SpottedCrow]

Hens need to have 14 hours of light to lay. Daylight is best because it's good for their bones too. The UV rays help with the absorption of calcium. That's what reptiles in captivity have weak bone and suffer from Metabolic Bone Disease. There's not enough of the correct light for them.