10/24/2025
🐔 Improve Your Hens’ Egg Production with These Simple Tips! 🍳
If you want consistent, fresh eggs year-round, here’s how to keep your hens happy and productive:
1️⃣ Clean, fresh water
Each hen needs about 0.5 liters of clean water daily. In winter, use lukewarm water to prevent freezing.
2️⃣ Calm and safe environment
Stress reduces egg production. Keep the coop quiet, secure, and predator-free.
3️⃣ Boost calcium intake
Add crushed oyster shells or eggshells to their feed to strengthen eggshells and support laying.
4️⃣ Enough space
Provide at least 0.5 m² per hen inside the coop and 1 m² outdoors so they can move freely and scratch naturally.
5️⃣ Parasite control
Regularly check for mites or lice and use natural treatments to keep the flock clean and healthy.
6️⃣ Coop hygiene
Change the bedding often, clean nesting boxes, and keep the coop dry and well ventilated.
7️⃣ During molting
Increase protein to 20–22% to help hens recover faster and grow strong new feathers.
8️⃣ Balanced diet
Feed them a mix with around 16% protein, plus natural supplements like nettle, garlic, or brewer’s yeast for extra nutrients.
9️⃣ Winter lighting
Provide up to 14 hours of light daily during the darker months to maintain steady egg laying.
Healthy, happy hens will reward you with fresh, delicious eggs every day of the year! 🌾🥚
