Andrew Fothergill, National Poultry Advisor at Farmgate Feeds gives his advice on supporting your flock during moulting season
As the days start getting shorter, hens begin their annual moult - the biological process of losing and regrowing feathers before winter sets in.
This process can occur at slightly different times for each hen and tends to last around six weeks. It is an important time for your laying birds to have a break as they conserve their energy to produce new feathers. You can support your flock through moult by ensuring they have a well-balanced year-round diet; this is the best way to encourage a healthy lay once moulting season comes to an end.