Mon, 04 May 2026 14:07:59 +0000

Eggs Without Routine? The Surprising Truth About Why Chickens Slow Down When it comes to egg production, most backyard chicken keepers and chicken farmers expect a steady stream of fresh eggs — every day, every morning. But have you ever noticed that sometimes hens slow down or go on “egg-saving leaves”? That leads to a curious question: Why do chickens slow down laying eggs, and what’s really happening behind the scenes? The real answer is more fascinating — and surprising — than you might expect. ### The Natural Rhythm Behind Egg Laying First, it’s important to understand how eggs work. Hens don’t lay eggs on a strict clock. Their laying cycles are influenced by a variety of internal and external factors — most notably light, nutrition, stress, and routine. Unlike humans, chickens don’t follow a fixed 24-hour schedule. Instead, they sync their egg production with light exposure, typically peaking during long daylight hours in spring and summer.