27/10/2026
🌧️🐔 Wet weather = mould watch for your flocks feed!
All this rain is great for the garden, but not so great for chook feed. Damp conditions make it easy for mould to creep into feed, and mouldy feed can make your birds seriously unwell.
What to look out for:
▪️Clumps or caking in the feed
▪️A musty, sour or “off” smell
▪️Visible fuzzy patches in white, green, grey or black
▪️Feed that feels damp or sticky
▪️Feeders or troughs with wet, crusty residue
Keep your feed fresh:
✅ Store feed in airtight, waterproof containers off the ground
✅ Keep bins in a cool, dry spot out of direct weather
✅ Buy smaller amounts more often during wet spells
✅ Empty and clean feeders regularly, and let them dry fully before refilling
✅ Use feeders with covers or place them under shelter
✅ Use the oldest feed first
If in doubt, throw it out! 🚫 Don’t try to pick out the mouldy bits. Mould toxins can spread through feed you can’t see. Dispose of affected feed where your birds, pets and wildlife can’t get at it.
Watch your birds, too. If your chooks seem lethargic, off their food, have diarrhoea, or are breathing unusually, contact your vet.
Got questions about feed storage or keeping your flock healthy through the wet? Pop in or give us a call, we’re always happy to help! 💛
