Temperatures may be dropping during the cooler seasons but it’s time to turn up the heat on winter care for your chooks. If you’re looking for the ultimate winter guide, we’ve put together a feeding chart and hot tips for your hens to help keep the winter blues at bay.

As the seasons change, so do the nutritional and behavioural needs of our hens. The cooler months demand a lot of energy to keep warm, meaning hens often need a diet that’s higher in protein to sustain and support them. Chillier days and reduced daylight can also result in hens choosing to stay cooped up which leads to boredom and trouble-making. Much like us humans, they need sunshine, fresh air and exercise, so be sure to keep your hens happy with supervised free range time and by creating boredom busters to help them stay entertained.
More ideas below!