Chicken Diary Log

Welcome back to another edition of The Sunday Scratch, your little window into life here at GreenHearth Homestead! It’s been a little while since our last update, and with autumn well and truly upon us, there’s plenty happening around the coop. The girls have finally recovered from the summer heat stress, but just as we thought we could catch our breath, they’ve decided it’s time for their next big change: the autumn moult! So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and let’s talk feathers

With the weather finally breaking, and the heatwaves of Summer 2026 seeming to be over, our girls finally are getting a chance to recover from their bout of heat stress. Heat stress in hens occurs when they are exposed to high temperatures, leading to physiological strain on their bodies. During such conditions, hens may experience elevated body temperatures, increased respiratory rates, and decreased feed intake, which can ultimately affect their overall health and productiv