Why Have My Hens Stopped Laying? 5 Factors that Impact Egg Production
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2902-1097 (APSC-180NP)
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A common question from laying hen flock owners is "Why have my hens stopped laying?" There are many factors which can cause hens to stop laying and there can be multiple causes which result in few or no eggs. The most common causes of decreased egg production include: not enough light/short days, improper nutrition, disease, advancing age, and negative stress.
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Publication Date
July 12, 2022
