this is often forgotten – Miscellaneous

Don't forget to put it in the chicken coop – and collect the eggs every day

In order for chickens to lay in winter, they must have a balanced diet, they must be fed a mixture of wheat, oats and barley. It is also important to give sprouted vegetables and herbs.

Another important condition for laying eggs, which is often forgotten, is the presence of a sufficient amount of water. “If the chickens don't have enough water, they won't lay, because the egg consists of water. Correct this mistake and collect eggs every day,” says farmer Tetyana Rybachenko.

Make sure that the water is fresh, emphasizes Rybachenko. “If it is not possible to change, then put nipple drinkers.”

Why is water so important to chickens?

Water supports the normal functioning of all internal processes of the chicken, provides hydration, helps ensure the optimal body temperature of the birds,…