Chickens typically lay eggs early in the morning, often before the rising sun.
There are a few reasons for this so let's look at a few.
Laying eggs at dawn helps chickens stay cool because during the day the temperatures get pretty hot. Laying eggs early in the morning gives chickens the entire day to eat and drink, which helps them to stay healthy and produces strong shells. Predators are less active in the early morning hours, so chickens are less likely to be attacked while they're busy laying eggs.