Why Aren’t My Hens Laying Eggs? Common Reasons and Solutions

 

It’s a cold January here in Minnesota and I’ve had a number of people reach out as to why their hens aren’t laying eggs Keeping chickens can be a rewarding experience, especially when you enjoy the fresh eggs they provide However, it can be concerning when your hens suddenly stop laying! There are a few different reasons why chickens stop laying eggs and today we’re going to look at each one of those

Reasons Birds Stop Laying

If you’re raising chickens, one of the reasons that you probably started with chickens is so that you could have fresh eggs  It can be a bummer when your hens stop laying  What causes hens to stop laying eggs?  Let’s dive into why birds will stop laying

The Science of Why Birds Lay Eggs

In nature, most birds will lay eggs only in certain times of the year  They will lay eggs when it’s the best time to raise their young  The ‘best’ time depends on temperature, whether food is readily available and other factors from the environment  Some birds will