Why Aren't My Hens Laying? The most common reason people give for becoming backyard chicken farmers is the eggs.With growing concern of what goes into our food supply and some of the abhorrent conditions on factory farms, people are taking back control of their food production.We put a lot of effort into building our suburban homesteads, investing time and money, with expectations of a good return for our investment. We build our chicken coops, buy all the recommended food, and … [Read more...]