Winter Care

Feathered Friends Through Frost: Your Cotswold Chickens Winter Guide

As the days shorten and temperatures dip, our feathered friends need a little extra TLC. But fear not, flock guardians! We've gathered expert tips and cozy essentials to keep your coop clucking merrily all winter long.

Brrrrr-illiant Shelter:

• Insulate with love: Layer up bedding with hemp, creating a fluffy haven for burrowing beaks.
• Draft busters unite: Seal tiny cracks with weatherproofing, ensuring precious heat stays indoors.
• Sunshine soakers: Position your coop to catch the winter sun's warmth, making their mornings extra chirpy.

Feasting in the Cold:

• Fuel those engines: Up the protein content in their feed, boosting energy for chilly adventures.
• Porridge: Treat them to a morning feast of lukewarm Oats with added active yoghurt, a welcome warmer on frosty days.
• Sprouted sensations: Fresh sprouts offer a nutritional boost and keep beaks busy on quiet days.

Keeping the Fun Feathered:

• Boredom busters: Hang leafy greens, pine cones, or veggie scraps for stimulating pecking games.
• Dust bath delights: Provide covered dust baths for preening and parasite control, even in the snow.
• Coop Olympics: Create indoor obstacles with branches, cardboard boxes, or hay bales for some feathery fitness fun.

Remember, happy hens make healthy hens! With a little winter wonder from Cotswold Chickens, your flock will face the frost with feathers fluffed and spirits high.

Browse our Winter Essentials collection today: Cosy coop upgrades, delicious winter feeds, and engaging toys to keep your chicks entertained. Together, let's make this winter a season of snuggles, treats, and endless clucking joy!