If you've noticed fewer eggs in your nesting boxes during the summer months, you're not alone. While many chicken keepers expect spring to bring a surge in egg production, hot weather often has the opposite effect. Even healthy, well-cared-for hens may lay fewer eggs during a heatwave. Understanding why this happens can help you support your flock and keep them healthy throughout the hottest part of the year. Does Hot Weather Affect Egg Production? Yes. High temperatures are