Day Length
The effects of day length on animals fascinates me, almost qualifying as miraculous in my mind. As we put the winter solstice further behind us and move toward the spring equinox, the days are ever so gradually lengthening. The change might be nearly imperceptible to us, but my hens have noticed and are celebrating the change by beginning to lay eggs. I am now getting 3-4 a day, which is encouraging. I have also noticed that on sunny mornings, even when the temperatures remain cold, there is more birdsong. Apparently the longer days encourage male birds to start singing in hopes of attracting a mate. So yes, it is still winter, but "if winter comes can spring be far behind?
The effects of day length on animals fascinates me, almost qualifying as miraculous in my mind. As we put the winter solstice further behind us and move toward the spring equinox, the days are ever so gradually lengthening. The change might be nearly imperceptible to us, but my hens have noticed and are celebrating the change by beginning to lay eggs. I am now getting 3-4 a day, which is encouraging. I have also noticed that on sunny mornings, even when the temperatures remain cold, there is more birdsong. Apparently the longer days encourage male birds to start singing in hopes of attracting a mate. So yes, it is still winter, but "if winter comes can spring be far behind?
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