I thought the lack of laying was due to molt, not lighting? so if they didn't molt, they would continue to lay?

Hey Loch... I had new chicks the year before last and the eggs took a long time in coming. This spring when we added the new chicks to the old (laying/mature) hens they were like lightning bults of insticts and see/do activity. They started laying late this summer. My older hens stopped laying and started multing for about a month or so. The one has gotten back into laying but the other one still isn't. I think the happier my hens are, most cofortable, loved, entertained, they feel safe...yes all emotional, the more likely they are to lay. The rooster seems to have favorites that he will gard and what not. I think one of the little ladies is still not laying. That is why I blame it all on the community that they have created and I help support. Good luck all. Oh, about 2 eggs a day here in Oregon with 5 hens, 1 rooster.

to loch--pateince, they aren't old enough yet...