Tips and tricks for raising happy chickens and hens and keeping them healthy and health problems
A common concern for many chicken owners is why aren’t their hens laying as many eggs as they would have hoped. The simple answer to this question is that it’s usually down to a few different factors, these are; the hen’s age, the quality of the feed, the breed, and the time of year. If … 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
We have compiled a list of what we believe to be the most useful tips for chicken farming, these general principles and rules should ensure you get the most out of your hens and give them healthiest and happiest life possible… Keep things clean: One of the most important things to remember when keeping chickens … 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