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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The truth is there’s people who will tell you that if you worry about what your hens eat, you’re over complicating backyard chickens. Feeding hens certainly isn’t complicated, but that doesn’t mean you should make things so simple your health and your flock suffers. The truth is you CAN improve their health and yours when…
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