Which Chickens Are Laying? Easy Ways to Check Your Flock

How do you tell which chickens in a mixed flock are laying — and which ones aren’t? 🐔🥚 In this video, Marion and Rich Patterson of Winding Pathways, joined by Kelsey from Hoover’s Hatchery, walk through simple, hands-on ways to identify laying hens at different stages of life. From checking feather condition and pelvic bones to understanding molting, breed differences, and age-related changes, this is a must-watch for backyard chicken keepers. They also share a fall tip of the month: how adding light to your coop can help maintain egg production as daylight hours shorten. Whether you keep chickens for eggs, enjoyment, or both, this video is full of practical tips to help you better understand your flock. 📌 Learn more at Hoover’s Hatchery 📺 Subscribe for more backyard chicken tips and flock care videos