Now that we have reached the cold winter months many may wonder how or what they need to do to keep their feathered friends warm and in good health. Here are a few insights and guidelines to help you support your flock from June through to August.
Crisp mornings and cosy evenings are here again! Winter is a wonderful time of year to take stock and catch up on some rest after the busy summer and autumn months. And it’s no different for your chickens after a demanding season of laying eggs.
The afternoons are getting longer and it’s a little bit easier to get out of bed in the morning. Spring is here! This increase in day length, noticeable from mid-August, reminds us that sand, sunscreen and shorts will soon be with us again – and also kickstarts a process in chickens known as Spring Flush.