Grit (Digital)

Grit (Digital)

1 Issue, November - December 2016

The Winter Chicken Chill

A seasoned chicken keeper from New England shares her tips for preparing your flock to thrive this winter.
The Winter Chicken Chill
Suddenly, it’s getting darker earlier, temperatures are beginning to dip, and the flock is starting to molt. Luckily for chickens, they are incredibly adaptable. Chickens are not mammals like us. They are birds. Because of this, their bodies interpret weather differently than we do. It is important when selecting breeds that we consider their hardiness in the winter climate. For New Englanders, this means keeping cold-hardy breeds. Think of cold-hardy breeds like wild birds that do not migrate to warmer climates during the winter. Like the wild birds, they stay put and overwinter. With proper care and management, overwintering your chickens can be a success with a little bit of planning and proper preparation. Feather replacement Chickens prepare themselves for winter by going through a molt each fall. If more than a…
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