HOW TO GET YOUR CHICKENS TO LAY MORE EGGS — PART 2

HOW TO GET YOUR CHICKENS TO LAY MORE EGGS — PART 2

Here are 10 detailed tips to help your hens lay more eggs consistently:

1. Pick good egg-laying breeds like Leghorns, Rhode Island Reds, Sussex, or Plymouth Rocks. These breeds are known for high egg production, giving 250–300 eggs per year with good care.

2. Feed hens food with 16–18% protein plus calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D3. Protein helps build strong eggs, while calcium strengthens eggshells. Layer feed is best, and adding crushed oyster shells or limestone gives extra calcium.

3. Always give clean, fresh, cool water to keep hens hydrated. Dehydration can quickly reduce egg laying, so check water bowls often, especially in hot weather.

4. Give each hen at least 4 square feet of clean, well-ventilated space. Crowding causes stress and disease, which lowers egg production.

5. Keep hens calm and safe from loud noises, predators, and crowding. Stress makes hens stop laying, so protect them from sudden changes and threats.

6. Provide 16 hours of light each day for steady egg laying. Natural daylight is best, but use artificial lights during short winter days to keep hens laying.

7. Collect eggs twice a day so hens stay motivated to lay more. Eggs left in the nest make hens feel their job is done and can cause broodiness.

8. Stop hens from being broody by moving them to a cool, bright place. Broody hens sit on eggs and stop laying new ones, so gently removing them helps restart egg production.

9. Use natural health boosters like oregano, garlic, cayenne, and apple cider vinegar. These improve the hen’s immune system and digestion, helping them stay healthy and productive.

10. Regularly check and treat for parasites like mites, lice, and worms. Parasites drain energy and nutrients.
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