I agree. I often put out other "treats," like Greek yogurt or pumpkin during this time. Here, the plant life is greatly diminished come because of summer conditions. I do what I can to offer variety.
I just put out a Halloween pumpkin, and my lavender Orpington is out there chowing down. She...
I have 18 chickens of varying ages (and varyibg breeds) from 8 months to 4 years. The 8 month old pullets wont molt this year. But some of the older birds are currently going through really terrible molts: Barred Rock, Orpingtons, Spitzhauben, Naked Neck. My Brahma, Sebright, Silkies, Leghorn...