So you know, the wrong light cycle can induce them to molt (drop some of their feathers), not a good thing in the winter.[/QUOTE][QUOTE We didn't add lights to keep them laying. It was a short break and we don't want to wear them out.
I figured they would just do whatever was natural with the seasons.
I had 2 that went through a little molt but they started in November when they were all still laying like champs. Felt sorry for one of them but she really didn't seem to care. Almost all the feathers are back in now and they have a cozy coop. If it's too cold out when we open the door they will just look out and then it's like "Nope, we're stayin in" they won't come out if the weather is bad.