Moulting in Laying Hens
You may notice you chickens are losing feathers or starting to look unsightly, this is most likely due to a moult. When birds lose their feathers, stop laying and then regrow new feathers, this is a ‘moult’.
Rain, Wind and Cold: Caring for Your Chickens During Winter
Chilly nights, crisp mornings and afternoon showers – winter is definitely in full swing. While the wind and rain can be hard on your chickens, just like the natural world responds to the wetter weather with new forage, flowers and foliage, your chickens use winter as a change to reset and prepare for another season of egg laying once the warmer weather returns.