Best Bantam Breeds to Keep in the UK The best bantam breeds to keep in the UK are the ones that suit real back garden conditions, not just the ones that look striking in photos. For most keepers, a good bantam is hardy, has a manageable temperament, and for which everyday care is straightforward. With…
Pros And Cons Of Keeping Bantams Bantams have long been a popular choice for UK chicken keepers, especially for those with limited space or who want a smaller, more manageable flock. They can be great little birds to keep, full of personality and are often easier to accommodate than larger birds. But as they are…
Newcastle Disease In Chickens: What UK Keepers Need To Know While thankfully rare in the UK, Newcastle disease is one of the most serious illnesses that can affect chickens. Every keeper should be aware of what it is, how it spreads, the signs to look out for, and what to do if they suspect it….
What To Feed Moulting Chickens for Better Health Moulting is the natural process where hens shed old feathers and grow fresh ones. This usually happens in late summer or autumn, but can extend into early winter. Regrowing feather requires a lot of energy, so birds often look untidy, slow down and stop laying eggs for…
Rat Proof Chicken Coop: Simple Ways To Keep Rats Away From Your Chickens Rats can be a problem all year round, but when the cold weather kicks in, they start looking for warm, sheltered places with easy access to food. A chicken coop provides exactly that combination, unless of course, you take a few simple…
Bumblefoot In Chickens: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment Bumblefoot in chickens is one of those problems most keepers come across at some point. It can look dramatic, with that dark scab on the sole of the foot, and I know from experience it can make a hen limp badly. Left untreated it can become a very…
The Best Thing For Removing And Preventing Red Mite In Chicken Coops Red mites are every chicken keeper’s nightmare when they get into the housing. Once established, they breed at astonishing speed and make nights miserable for your flock. Mites hide in cracks and corners of the coop by day, then emerge at night to…
How To Stop Chickens Eating Eggs: Practical Fixes That Work Egg-eating hens can be frustrating and costly, but in most flocks a few well-targeted, practical fixes can end it for good. From nutritional tweaks to nest-box design, I’ve seen these strategies work. Below, I lay out the causes, community-tested solutions and sensible prevention steps from…
Why Won’t My Hens Go Into The Coop At Night? Causes And Fixes It can be really frustrating when dusk falls and your hens flatly refuse to go into the coop. Why won’t my hens go into the coop at night is one of the most common questions I get asked, and there are several…
What To Do With Surplus Eggs From Your Chickens When your hens are laying well, it’s easy to find yourself with more eggs than you can possibly use. Even a small flock can overwhelm a household once spring arrives and production peaks. I’ve often looked at a full tray in the kitchen and wondered what…