When the weather is fine, a free-range chicken will happily forage for food. But, when winter arrives, this is not an option and the flock needs access to high-quality feed. The cost of feed is a large portion of the expenses of keeping chickens. So, it’s vital to ensure that you’re giving them the nutrition they need without wasting feed.
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Your Backyard Chickens dietary requirements will vary depending on the seasons. During late Autumn and Winter is a time for your chickens to rejuvenate and get ready for Spring and laying a lot of eggs. So, knowing what to feed chickens in winter will help you keep them healthy.
So it is important that during these colder months that you feed them the right kind of food and and the right amount.
Chickens, particularly hens, need to be fed more during the colder winter months. They also have increased needs for protein and carbohydrates.
