Why are my chicken’s feathers falling out?!?!? Chicken feather loss is one of the top topics I get questions about. There are many reasons why your chicken’s feathers might be falling out. I’ll go through some of the main ones today and give you tips on what you should do. The top reasons chickens lose…
Today we’re going to talk about how to keep your chickens laying through winter. And since mine have started to drop off in production, this is a topic near and dear to my heart. There are many reasons why a hen can drop off production in the winter, and we’re going to look at reasons…
As the days get shorter, and your backyard chickens begin to molt, you might want to supplement their diet with high protein treats. And luckily, there’s lots of options! Molting is a normal process in the fall – it’s when chickens start losing their feathers to regrow new ones. By the time it’s super chilly,…
We all know chickens go through a molt every year, but did you ever wonder “do ducks molt?” Duck molting is indeed a thing! In fact, they molt quite a bit every year – possibly enough to build you a whole new duck. In fact, I’ve gone outside and wondered whether the drakes, hens, and…
Molting chickens can be stressful because, well, your flock looks naked and like they’re unhealthy. In fact, they can look like they’ve been to hell and back. They can look scruffy, and you might worry that they’re sick. And you might even take them to the vet! When we say “chickens molting,” you might wonder…
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Ahhh….molting. It’s a crazy annual event that can definitely freak you out if you’re new to backyard chickens. While molting is a totally natural process, if you’ve never experienced it, you might wonder how best to support your flock while they regrow their feathers. In this podcast, you’ll learn: Why you should never handle your…
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