Fall and Winter Chicken Care

During fall and winter, chickens often spend more time inside the coop. Keep the flock cozy and comfortable by following this board.
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Myth Busting!
Myth 1: Chickens should eat oatmeal or cracked corn in the winter. Myth 2: Chickens need heat lamps in the winter to stay warm. Myth 3: Chicken sweaters will protect hens from the cold. Find out the truths:
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Don’t let your coop turn to may’hen’ this winter!
Ensure your flock stays healthy, entertained and happy with these winter care tips from Team Purina:
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Shocked to find an egg-free nest box this morning?
Chickens stop laying eggs for a variety of reasons, the most common being changes in light hours as days get shorter. Four more reasons your ladies may have stopped laying:
How to care for your chickens in the winter
Tips and tricks for raising your backyard chickens in the winter? Check out this video from Dr. Patrick Biggs to learn more about preparing for molting season, what to feed during molt, how to care for your chickens in the fall and winter.
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Fall and winter flock care: Save these cold-weather tips from Team Purina to keep your chickens comfortable during fall and winter!
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As temperature drop, ensure your hens have enough calcium to continue laying eggs. Hens need 4 grams of calcium per day to produce one egg. If they do not have the calcium they need, they will pull it from their bones.
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How to Keep Your Chickens Entertained & 3 DIY Toys! - Part 2
Excellent DIY chicken toys which your chickens will enjoy to play with. Easy to build, and perfect way to keep your chickens entertained.
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How To Build A Chicken Coop Off Plans
In the fall and winter, chickens typically spend more time inside and might become bored. Provide birds with something to keep their minds busy. Look for toys and treats for chickens that bring out their natural instincts, like the Purina® Flock Block™.
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Molting Chickens + How Light and Chicken Feed Impact Eggs
Do hens need more light in the fall and winter? How can I help chickens through molt? Learn the answer in this video from Team Purina!
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If you want hens to lay eggs in the fall and winter, add supplemental light. Hang one incandescent 25-watt or LED 3 to 9-watt bulb per 100 square feet of coop space. Use an automatic timer to keep light and dark hours consistent so hens stay on a laying and sleeping schedule.
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Slowly on Twitter
Think goose! Or duck.... which ever.
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All things bright and beautiful....
All things bright and beautiful.... — magnoliajones: snow chickens… by bytegirl24 on...
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What Do I Need to Keep my Ducks Happy in Winter?
In harsh, cold climates there are some simple tactics for keeping things hospitable in the duck coop. Winter care of ducks isn't hard, but it does change a bit during the cold season!
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