Does lighting affect how many eggs chickens lay? If so, how long does the light need to be on them?

Question

Im doing a science fair project on chickens..the title is,"Does light affect how many eggs chickens lay?"

Answer 1

Yes, with longer lighting periods comes increased productivity. In winter months, egg producers put artificial lights on their birds so their production doesn't slow up.

16 hours of light, I believe, is the target rate for maximum egg production.

Answer 2

yes lighting effects laying hens about 12 hours a day