If you want to raise your own chicks then it is critical to ensure that they have the correct nutrition. This will set them up to become healthy and productive adults and allow you to get the most out of your flock. This is important regardless of whether you keep your flock as companions, like…
Moulting in Chickens Manage the moult: how to care for your chooks during colder months Autumn is the season where poultry owners begin noticing their hens losing feathers as egg production declines or stops completely. This is known as moulting and it is a natural phenomenon that all laying poultry go through. Moulting is characterised…
Winter Feeding Caring for your chooks this winter A change of breeze is setting in and our wardrobes are seeing more coats and scarves being worn – it’s a sign of the cooler months. As we keep ourselves rugged up this season, it’s important to consider how we can help our girls keep their…