> As for chickens... left to their own devices, eating
> a completely natural diet, they would not be laying
> eggs daily... commercial chickens, even those
> organic/biodynamic and pastured, are fed grains
> which apparently disrupt their hormonal balance,
> increasing their egg production.... in the wild,
> birds lay eggs seasonally not daily.

It has to do with the amount of light they get in a
day.  Commercial/farm chickens often have extended
days due to artificial light.  My mom's chickens
(organic pasteured heritage breeds) definitely have a
drop in egg production in the winter months, but
leaving a light on in the coop will increase it
somewhat.

Cheers,
TJ King
(new to the list and loving it)




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