The Blog at Treats for Chickens — Winter

Every year along with the leaves falling and the days’ shortening, chickens over the age of twelve months will molt their old, worn-out feathers to grow new ones. The natural process of shedding aka molting feathers allows the growth of new and healthy feathers before cold winter days arrive. But what if it happens during the winter? And what can chicken keepers do?

Chickens are hardy little buggers. Our feathered friends fare much better in cold temperatures than in hot weather due to their unique physiology. However, we need to prep our pet chickens for the cold weather. Here are seven steps to help ensure your flock are protected and healthy in the winter.