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Understanding Your Chickens During Molting Season

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Understanding Your Chickens During Molting Season

Is your flock causing a bit of chaos when you step into your backyard, resembling a scene from the Royal Rumble of pillow fights? Don’t panic; your hens are simply undergoing their molting phase! That’s right, those fluffy beauties are shedding old feathers and sprouting new ones, which are composed of an impressive 80-85% protein. This means they require a protein-packed diet to regrow their luxurious plumage. Curious about molting?

 

What is Molting?

Molting is essentially your chickens’ version of a makeover. It begins with stylish changes starting from the head and neck, gradually moving down to the wings and tail. Here’s a fun tidbit: they will experience two mini molts before their significant annual molt! The first mini molt occurs when they’re just tiny chicks, around 6-8 days old, while the second takes place between 7-12 weeks, when they begin to show off their vibrant rooster feathers.

Molt Season and Its Effects

Prepare yourself—molt season is here, if it hasn’t already made its presence known in your coop! As the days shorten (cue the sad trombone), egg production dips, and feathers scatter as your hens shed their old attire. But don’t lose hope! With the arrival of spring and longer days, egg-laying will make a comeback.

 

Supporting Your Hens Through Molting

To assist your hens during this feather fiasco, consider enhancing their protein intake with a high-protein feed, such as Purina High Protein. They will appreciate the 19% protein goodness, featuring black soldier fly larvae and the Oyster Strong® System. If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, you might want to add some supplemental light to your coop to encourage egg production during the darker months.

It’s also important to avoid changing their living arrangements or introducing new companions during this sensitive time. Keeping stress levels low is crucial, so consider providing a Flock Block or the new Farm To Flock Block for added enjoyment!

So, while your feathered friends may appear a bit down during molting, rest assured it’s merely a part of their natural beauty regimen!

Rat and Mouse Problem Remedies At Burns Feed Store

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RAT & MOUSE PROBLEMS INCREASE DURING THE FALL MONTHS

Rodents are a nuisance year round in the Portland, metro area, but fall is a particularly active season. As temperatures drop, rats and mice search for food, like seed around bird feeders or leftover chicken feed, and for warm, dry shelter. Unfortunately, that often means they end up in garages, homes, barns, sheds, and animal shelters.

When rodents move in, they can cause significant damage to walls, insulation, stored goods, animal feed, and bedding. Even worse, they can carry fleas and disease. That’s why it’s important to address rodent activity as soon as it starts.

Burns Feed Store has the tools and products you need to protect your property.

We stock a wide selection of traps like snap traps, glue traps, EZ-set traps, and more. We also carry rodent repellents, which, when used correctly, can help keep mice and rats away for weeks or months at a time. Prevention is often easier than elimination, but if an infestation does occur, we have you covered.

At Burns Feed Store, you’ll find trusted rodent control brands such as Tomcat, Just One Bite, Ramik, and others. Baits are available in a variety of forms to fit your needs:

  • Pre-filled, ready-to-use bait stations
  • Pelletized, chunk, or bar bait
  • Effective liquid bait
  • Packaged, portioned baits with refillable stations
  • Large 4–5 lb. buckets of pellets, chunks, or place packs for multiple placements or bigger infestations

Rodent infestations can be tough to tackle, but with the right traps or bait, solid advice, and a little persistence, you can get rid of them.

Stop by Burns Feed Store today and we’ll help you choose the best products and share proven strategies for keeping rodents under control.

 

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Trunk or Treat at Burns Feed Store

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Put on your costumes, grab the kids and furry pals, and head over to Burns Feed Store for an evening of Halloween fun! On Wednesday, October 22nd from 5:00–6:30pm, we are teaming up with the amazing women of She Connects, who are all about empowering each other and our community.
It is the perfect chance to enjoy some early trick or treating fun! Come say hi, connect with the community, and celebrate Halloween a little early with us! 🎃🍬
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Free event • Kid and pet friendly • Community fun for all ages