molting

Natural Supplements for Molting Season

All chickens who are over a year old molt at least once every year, usually in the late summer and…

2 years ago

Chicken Molting 101- What is Molting?

We've reached that time of the year where you get no fresh eggs from your homestead flock and it looks…

2 years ago

Balancing Protein in a Flock’s Diet

Protein is needed for a chicken to survive. It is required for nearly all the body functions to work properly.…

3 years ago

Emergency Care for Molting Chickens

Supposably the annual fall molt should go smoothly and without issue, but if you have raised chickens for any length…

3 years ago

10 Reasons Why Hens Stop Laying

Practically speaking, I raise chickens for enjoyment and for the sake of homesteading. Eggs are a complimentary bonus. Is it…

4 years ago