weather and eggs

[troutlakearts]

We have six girls about 7-8 months old and we are in central florida.
A couple of weeks ago we had some days of heavy rain and now the temp. is in the mid to high 90's. Most days they lay 4 to 5 eggs.
Today we only got 2.
My question is, does the weather affect their laying and what else can we expect this summer?

 

[damselfish]

Hmm, that's an interesting question. I know stress affects egglaying, and it seems like that could include heat stress.

But I don't really know for sure. I'll wait here with you to see if someone else does...

 

[enola]

heat and humidity can cut their egg production by 50% sometimes

 

[Kansaseq]

Some hens will quit laying all together when it's really hot, then resume when it cools off.