May Chicken Care

May Chicken Care is mostly about fast-growing grass, warmer days, flies, and the start of heavier outdoor routines. A short weekly check keeps the flock steadier than waiting for a visible problem.

Priority checklist

• Clean under roosts more often before fly pressure builds.
• Move or refresh dust-bath areas if the run is getting packed down.
• Watch water placement as sunny spots get warmer.
• Check warmer days, shade, broody behavior, and feed storage before assuming the flock has a bigger problem.

Common mistakes

• Do not wait for flies before cleaning damp bedding under roosts.
• Avoid crowding waterers in hot sunny areas.
• Keep feed storage tight as outdoor activity increases.

Related guides

Use the seasonal care hub for month-by-month planning, then check coop sanitation and feeding basics if the flock changes suddenly.

Bottom line

In May, focus on the chores the weather makes easier to miss: water, bedding, predator checks, ventilation, and whether the hens are acting normal.