Question

[jef8861]

Can anyone give me advice on how much light a hen needs in order to lay an egg? ie. sunrise - sunset. As the daylight decreases, I still want to have good laying hens but they have decreased egg production due to the decreased light. Thank You!!!

 

[Imp]

Usually 14 hours a day is suggested.

Some hens do not need extra light. Bred to lay during winter.

Imp

 

[Sir Birdaholic]

Agree, 14 hrs.

 

[hongyush2008]

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About 14 hours is enough for that...

 

[ranchhand]

Hens do slow down during the shorter days, but I don't use artificial light. I think they are following nature's rhythyms and need the time to rest their bodies from the hard work of egg laying. I still get eggs in the winter, just not as many.