Heaters or heat lamps plus all that insulating bedding is a huge fire risk. Please don’t use the heat lamp or heater. If you choose to use a light in your coop, the best time to turn it on is in the morning using a timer. By morning, the hens will have had enough restful sleep and can awaken by a light an hour or two before sunrise. Plus, Buff Orpingtons do not take long to reach the egg-laying age, which is another advantage for beginners. 7. Faverolles Others say that, as long as they’re getting enough dietary intake of their essential nutrients, they’ll be just fine. Bantam Brahmas are also known for being cold-hardy, making them an ideal breed for those living in cooler climates. 12. Australorp

They can lay up to 250-300 eggs per year, making them perfect for those who want a regular supply of fresh eggs. So, if you live in a region with tremendously short winter days, using light can help to boost egg production. However, you must always ensure that your hens get enough hours of darkness to get some quality sleep.

Egg production is at its highest in the morning, and it’s important to collect your eggs daily to prevent them from getting dirty or broken. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, your off-season would be during the cool season – May to August (or thereabouts). Egg season in the Southern Hemisphere could be from September to April. Sussexes also do not have any particular health issues or special requirements that would need extra attention. They are also known for being highly active and spirited, so be sure to provide them with plenty of space to roam and forage. 11. Bantam Brahma But they can also do well in different climates, making them suitable for beginners who live in various regions.

Now, you can offset some of the protein shortage by increasing the protein available in their diet. For example, you could switch from a 16% protein layer feed to a 20% layer feed. Or you could provide more natural sources of proteins, like mealworms or fly larvae. Climate change is a hot topic term. I know a lot of people don’t like to talk about it. So instead, let’s talk about global weather patterns, as most people agree that there are global weather patterns – and that those change. While they may not lay as many eggs as some other breeds, they are still excellent layers, producing around 100-120 large brown eggs per year. I know that molting technically isn’t weather. It is, however, triggered by the change in weather and light associated with fall. So it’s kind of related – and affects egg production enough that I figured we’d cover it. That way, we don’t leave any questions unanswered. This means that you’re guaranteed to have a steady supply of fresh, delicious eggs for breakfast, baking, and cooking.setting up a temperature-controlling device (usually a heater) to simulate warmer temperatures associated with heavy egg-production seasons. The off-season will depend on where you live. I live in the Northern Hemisphere, so the off-season happens in the winter (late November to February, give or take). Egg season is from March to October. And now you need to decide if you’re going to be okay with the natural status quo – or if you want to go for year-round egg production. Earlier I promised to tell you what we chose (and do). Both weather and light affect overall egg production. However, thanks to natural seasons (and the way that the Earth rotates the sun), they’re both separate and tied together.