PPT043: The Richard Simmons Approach to Molting Hens with Jeff Mattocks

We continue the mini-series with poultry nutritionist Jeff Mattocks of The Fertrell Company. This will be part 2 of our 3 part technical road series that we recorded on our way to Arkansas. That explains the road hum that I couldn't get out, but everything is clear. In this episode, we talk about molting; The natural purpose of molting. How pastured poultry producers use molting to achieve a productive second and third lay cycle. The right time and the humane way to molt a hen. Why force a molt instead of doing it naturally. Bringing the hens out of molt with proper lighting techniques. Reasons for unexpected molt. Resources Ask APPPA Q&A on the third Tuesday of each month at 8pm Eastern. Dial  (712) 432-1212 and enter Access Code 709-102-625 to join. Show Sponsors [caption id="attachment_293" align="alignleft" width="174"] Featuring poultry processing equipment and charcoal chicken grills.[/caption] [caption id="" align="alignright" width="220"] Makers of high-quality feed supplements for poultry, cattle, goats, sheep, swine and horses.[/caption]