Frequently asked questions about chickens
The short answer to this question is yes, chickens can be kept on a concrete surface however with this being said, doing so will require extra work on your behalf. Personally, after having tried to integrate concrete slabs into our run we don’t believe there the best cause of action, however, in this article, we’ll … Read more
A fairly common concern for people interested in keeping hens is, “do they get cold especially in the winter time”. The simple answer to this question is not really, chickens are tough birds that can become accustomed to colder temperatures, as long as they are kept in the right environment, snow, rain or ice will … Read more
Chickens often needing moving from one place to another, for someone who’s never done it before, it can be quite a daunting task. Transportation can sometimes cause stress in chickens but the risk is relatively low if you move them quickly, efficiently and quietly. Every 3 or 4 years we replace our current flock with … Read more
So your looking into getting hens for the first time however unsure as you think they’ll make your garden smell, you’ve come to the right place, in this article we’re going to discuss why chickens create bad smells and how to prevent it from occurring. The short answer to this question is, hens are clean … Read more
When it comes to keeping hens in your back garden, many are hesitant to go for it due to the stereotypes that hens will wake up the neighbours at the crack of dawn and be clucking away all night. We’re here to put these myths to bed and hopefully give you a better answer to … Read more
There are many different reasons why your hens could be laying brittle, soft or thin-shelled eggs. In this article, we will be going through the reasons why this can happens as well as 5 tips to improve egg quality. The age of your flock One of the most common but least concerning reasons for softer … Read more
No. Chickens do like to be on grass but it isn’t required, even if you choose to place your coop on grass, the chickens will tear it up and turn it into muck within a few days by pecking and trampling all over it We sometimes let our chickens roam free in the garden for … Read more