Articles
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Why Egg Production Drops in Winter—and What You Can Do About It
As the days get shorter and your flock finishes molting, you might notice fewer eggs in the nest boxes. Wondering if that’s normal? Absolutely—it’s a natural part of the seasonal cycle. Chickens...
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Éclairage d’hiver dans le poulailler : comment garder vos poules productives
Quand l’hiver s’installe et que les journées raccourcissent, il est normal de voir une baisse dans la ponte des œufs. Le froid y est pour quelque chose, mais c’est surtout le manque de lumièr...
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Winter Lighting Tips for Your Chicken Coop
As the days get shorter and colder, you might notice your hens laying fewer eggs. While freezing temperatures play a role, the real culprit is the lack of daylight. Chickens need about 15 hours of lig...
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Amino Acids: Helping Your Flock Through Molt
You may have seen the words amino acids on labels of human dietary supplements that claim to build healthy muscle, lower blood sugar, or improve skin condition. What are amino acids, and why...
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The Molting Process
Shorter days and cooler temperatures… For people, it’s a sign that fall has arrived. To chickens, it’s a sign that it is time to renew their feathers. Losing feathers and re-growing them is call...