Molting can also affect your flock’s egg production, as chickens channel their energy into growing new feathers instead of laying eggs.The process usually happens once a year, often in late ...

Often times molting chickens will look for places to hide and feel safe from predators. If you notice them staying in the coop more than normal, this is probably the reason.

All chickens molt once a year. They lose a lot of their feathers and grow new ones. While molting, which lasts about three months, they stop laying eggs.

Culling means that say, 12 hens are off to freezer camp, but that means we now have 12 whole chickens in the freezer for winter cooking. Once cooked, those bones will become bone broth.

Town and cities spend several weeks discussing whether or not residents should be allowed to own and keep chickens in their yards. It’s been great fun to listen to the heated discussions. Some ...

During molting, the hens will shed any damaged or loose feathers, and egg production will stop. The molting process lasts 8 to 12 weeks. After molting, the hen will lay eggs again. The meat of a ...

“As many chickens molt in the cold weather months, they will not need as much calories. So, you want to make sure they are getting what they need, rather than treats.

As COVID-19 spread across the globe last year, like many of us, Gerald Hickman worried.

So, a chicken you bought for $10 can cost you $50 to euthanize. And, if they have become the family pets, it can cost you $70-$80 in blood work to find out what is wrong if they get sick." ...