Chickens love scratching around the backyard and finding tasty plants, bugs and worms to eat. They are also beneficial for the garden as well with their manure. However, there are a few things to know before allowing your chickens to roam freely around your vegie patch and garden. Firstly, chickens…
Just like us, chickens need a range of vitamins and minerals to stay healthy and in peak performance. Metabolic processes, growing muscle or feathers, producing eggs, staying healthy or running around the backyard all require essential vitamins and minerals. One of the many advantages of a complete feed, whether it…
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…
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…
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…
Poultry Feed Formats Choosing the right poultry feed format for your chooks Pellets? Mash or crumbles? When it comes to choosing the right poultry feed format for your hens, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Learn more about each format here and which one might be best for your chooks.…
Protein for Laying Hens Pump up the protein for your hens this winter. Here’s why. Protein is an important nutrient for hens and other poultry. It is needed for egg production, immunity, maintaining body weight, growing feathers and general body functions. Proteins that the hen consumes (including bugs, worms and…
The fact that chickens don’t have sweat glands means that we have to ensure we take steps to help them to keep cool during summer. This is even more important in regions that experience high humidity. So, what can you do to keep your chooks cool?
During winter, feathers are your girls’ best friend. Not only are they excellent insulators – they have an oil coating which waterproofs them.
Autumn’s a big trigger for your chooks. As daylight hours diminish, their egg production tends to drop off – or stop altogether.
If high temperatures and humidity are too much for your chook, they can suffer from heat stress. But don’t worry, there are a few easy ways you can help them feel more comfortable and happier through the hot summer months. As it gets hotter, you’ll probably notice your chickens start…
As the days and nights heat up, you may notice your chickens become unsettled as their bodies attempt to overcome temperature fluctuations and avoid overheating – or heat stress. With an ideal ambient temperature range of 18 to 25°, chooks really feel the brunt of summer – especially because of their…
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