3 articles tagged with backyard chicken molting season food
Fall can make even an experienced chicken keeper stop and stare at the flock for a minute. One hen looks thin around the neck. Another has feathers sticking out in every direction.
f the number of eggs in your basket suddenly drops when fall arrives, do not panic. Your hens have not forgotten their job, and they are probably not hiding a secret pile of eggs just to keep you guessing. Although that does happen sometimes.
Molting season can be a stressful time for chickens and caretakers alike. As feathers fall out and new ones begin to take their place, your flock’s nutritional needs will begin to shift. It’s up to you to give them the right diet to support heathy feather regrowth and keep their energy up during this demanding… Read more »
