why hens stop laying eggs—and how to fix it: 🥚 1. Age - Why it happens: Hens lay best in their first 1–2 years. After that, egg production naturally slows. - Solution: Introduce younger hens to your flock regularly to keep egg numbers up. 🪶 2. Molting - Why it happens: Once or twice a year, hens shed old feathers and grow new ones. This takes energy away from egg-laying. - Solution: Boost their protein intake to 18–20% during molt to support recovery and resume laying. 💡 3. Lighting - Why it