Why aren’t they producing?

[Chriskits]

I also don't do artificial lighting, I let them have the season off. My pullets usually lay throughout their first winter but I haven't been in the situation where I have pullets about to lay close to the winter months.

So, should I just let them relax till winter is over?

 

[CluckerFamily]

So, should I just let them relax till winter is over?

This is completely your call. Some people do provide extra light for them to keep laying. It depends what you are comfortable with and I know that first egg is really hard to wait for.

 

[Chriskits]

This is completely your call. Some people do provide extra light for them to keep laying. It depends what you are comfortable with and I know that first egg is really hard to wait for.

Okay thank you so much have a nice day.

 

[aart]

What all and how exactly are you feeding?
..... and......
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!

I choose not to artificially light my coop so no, sorry. @aart and some others do though. They will likely chime in soon!

Yes, I use lights but don't crank them up until mid-December when all the hens are done molting. Lighting is tricky.
Here's a pretty good article on supplemental lighting. Some folks think that using lighting shortens the years a hen will lay, I don't agree with that theory.

 

[Tre3hugger]

What all and how exactly are you feeding?
..... and......
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!
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Yes, I use lights but don't crank them up until mid-December when all the hens are done molting. Lighting is tricky.
Here's a pretty good article on supplemental lighting. Some folks think that using lighting shortens the years a hen will lay, I don't agree with that theory.

Informative article. Thanks.