Time for the Annual Moult
It’s mid-October and the chickens are in the middle of their annual moult. This is the time they take a rest from laying eggs and need a little extra care and attention.
The Moult and Animal Protein
It’s that time of year again when chickens go into moult. This signifies the end of the laying period and can be quite alarming the first time you see your hens almost ‘oven-ready’ but there are a few things you can feed to encourage quick feathering.
Chickens Moulting
One of the most shocking things to see as a new poultry keeper is chickens going through a moult. Most chickens shed their feathers in late Summer or early Autumn. Chickens that go into moult will slowly lose their old feathers and new feathers will grow in the place of …