As adult chickens, molting takes place in late summer and fall when birds replace old feathers with new plumage.
Showing posts with label Poultry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Poultry. Show all posts
Molting Chickens Explained
Molting is a natural process that chickens go through at different times in their lives. A chicken's first molts take place as it grows from a baby chick to an adult. Because they're babies, we tend to think of this as a process of growing up, and it is, but it's technically molting.
Feathers 101 - Why Does a Chicken Lose Feathers and More....
Why does a chicken lose feathers? Why are some feathers fluffy and others not? Why do roosters have different feathers than hens? There are so many questions about chicken feathers. Here’s a helpful guide to answer those questions and more…
Top Ten Facts About Roosters
Some folks can't have a rooster in their flock, but if you can, these top 10 facts about roosters may just have you considering adding these beauties to your backyard flock.
Baby Chick Health 101
Chick season is fun, but make sure you're prepared to welcome new chicks to your backyard and keep them healthy. Good baby chick health early on gives your birds the building blocks they need to become healthy adults.
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How to Pick Chicken Breeds for Your Flock
A backyard flock of chickens can be a wise investment in homegrown eggs, meat and the peace of mind that comes with self-sufficiency. Getting started isn’t hard. But before buying your birds, some initial chicken breed research can ensure your flock’s productivity and climate hardiness and help you meet your goals.
A Guide to Chicken Feather Types
Chicken feathers. They’re what people notice most when they see a chicken. The colors.
The patterns. There’s no denying it, chicken feathers are beautiful! In fact,
many a backyard flock has been chosen for looks. Some people keep only red
chickens, others buff, black and white or speckled birds. There are lots of
choices.
But what about function? Intuitively we all know some general functions of feathers. You don’t have to go any farther than your local
department store to see feathers in action. Down comforters and pillows fetch a
high price. Feathered earrings are popular outfit accessories. A down winter
jacket is a must-have when temperatures dip. Feathers are all about function.
Even their beauty has a purpose.
The overarching function of feathers is to keep a bird protected
from cold, hot and wet weather and to protect the skin. But there’s more…
Brahma Chicken - Breed Spotlight
One of the largest chicken breeds, the Brahma is often referred to as the "King of All Poultry" and along with the Cochin, Brahmas helped to fuel the British and American obsession with poultry "Hen Fever" of the 1850s.
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| A young Light Brahma hen. |
An Overview of What to Feed Chickens
Whether you're a new or a veteran backyard chicken keeper, it’s natural to wonder just what to feed chickens. When you get your first chickens, you grab a bag of starter feed, but what happens next? And exactly what starter feed should you grab?
Be Sure to Follow Me on Instagram!
Be sure to stop by to see almost daily pictures of my flock here at Elm Ridge Farm, along with all our other animals, gardens and nature. Also, don't forget to check out my story highlights. Each Instagram page handles these differently. For me, I think these stories are a quick and fun way for you to get to know me and my flock better. I change them up regularly and think you'll enjoy them.
Geese And Gulls By The Frozen Ohio River
I couldn't resist a few pictures from my recent visit to our frozen Ohio River. These geese and gulls are permanent residents who decided to haul out on the shore. Of course, friendly locals were feeding them. So the birds were pretty happy with their circumstances.
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Fair Faces
The end of the year is rapidly approaching and soon everyone will be thinking about baby chicks and new flock additions. But in the meantime, I wanted to look back at some of the faces of the poultry I met at our local fairs. I love taking a peek at the earnest eyes, inquiring faces and the unusual. I hope you do too!
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