laying issues
How Long Do Laying Hens Live?
April 11, 2025 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Chickens 101
Learn how long laying hens live, how to care for old laying hens, and at what age to cull chickens.
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How Old Do Chickens Need to Be to Lay Eggs?
March 31, 2025 · Pam Freeman · Eggs & Meat
How old do chickens need to be to lay eggs? Get answers to all of your chicken egg laying questions in this article.
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When Hens Stop Laying
March 7, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Eggs & Meat
Summer is warm, the days are long, and you get used to having lots of eggs. Then your hens stop laying. Michele Cook looks at the many different reasons your hens may (temporarily) have stopped laying eggs.
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Chicken Nests: How to Get Chickens to Lay Eggs in Nesting Boxes
Chicken nests are sometimes found in unexpected places. Why do hens do this? And how to get chickens to lay eggs in nesting boxes?
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Ask the Expert: Why Are My Chickens Not Laying Eggs?
Do you have a question about eggs? You’re not alone! Look inside for questions and answers from other poultry owners.
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