OK- I keep seeing that the hens should have about 14hrs of light for egg production. Just what kind of light is it that they need? Full spectrum, normal incandescent, those new twirly compact flourescent, grow lights or UV lights?
Will 12 hrs in total do the trick for some eggs or is it 14 or nothing?
From what I hear/read some breeds lay all winter anyway, they just lay fewer eggs. I have RIRs and LHs. The LHs look like they have just moulted and are now getting their tails back. (or it could have been moth/mice/poor housekeeping at their last home)
And finally, how cold can I let it get in the coop at night before it starts to affect egg production? Its been down to 39 a few nights but normally has been in the 50s so far (in the coop.)
Will 12 hrs in total do the trick for some eggs or is it 14 or nothing?
From what I hear/read some breeds lay all winter anyway, they just lay fewer eggs. I have RIRs and LHs. The LHs look like they have just moulted and are now getting their tails back. (or it could have been moth/mice/poor housekeeping at their last home)
And finally, how cold can I let it get in the coop at night before it starts to affect egg production? Its been down to 39 a few nights but normally has been in the 50s so far (in the coop.)