No. Laying hens in Ontario are never given hormones or steroids to increase egg production. Hormones and steroids are not used to produce eggs in Ontario.
Egg farmers work with poultry veterinarians and other animal health professionals to support the health and well-being of their hens through proper nutrition, care, housing, and management.
Learn more about hormones and steroids in egg production from poultry veterinarian Dr. Mike Petrik in the video below.