Avian Flu In Chickens: What You Need To Know Avian flu, more commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that affects many types of birds, including domestic chickens. In recent years, outbreaks across the UK have become more frequent and severe, leading to compulsory housing orders, tighter biosecurity rules, and the…
Why Are My Hens Laying Soft-Shelled Eggs? It’s a bit of a shock the first time it happens. You reach into the nest box and instead of a normal egg, you find something soft and a bit rubbery, or worse, nothing but a burst mess. If your hens are laying soft-shelled eggs, it’s a sign…
How Old Are Chickens When They Start Laying Eggs? One of the most exciting moments as a chicken keeper is collecting your very first home-laid egg. But when exactly should you expect that to happen? If you’ve just brought home a group of young hens, you might be wondering how old chickens are when they…
Nestera Automatic Door Opener Review If you’re looking for a simple, reliable way to automate your chicken coop routine, I think the Nestera automatic door opener is worth a serious look. Designed to work with vertical sliding coop doors, wooden and plastic, it opens and closes automatically based on your schedule or light levels. The…
Omlet Automatic Door Review If you’re researching automatic doors for your chicken coop, the Omlet automatic door stands out as one of the most advanced options available. With weather-resistant construction, flexible fitting options and even smart app control, it’s built to suit both Omlet coops and traditional wooden setups, while providing the next generation of…
How To Make Homemade Treats For Chickens Looking for safe, fun treats for chickens that do not break DEFRA rules? This guide shows you how to create nutritious hen treats at home, keep things legal, and avoid common pitfalls. I find a little creativity keeps birds busy, improves welfare, and even boosts egg quality. Why…
Worming Chickens Worming chickens is an essential part of keeping your flock healthy. Intestinal worms are more common than many backyard keepers realise, and if left untreated, they can cause health issues, reduced egg laying and, in some cases, serious illness. In this post, I’ll explain how to spot a worm problem in your hens,…
Best Egg Laying Chickens: Top Breeds For Reliable Egg Production Keeping hens for eggs is one of the most rewarding parts of chicken keeping. One of the very first things I learnt was how much tastier my hens’ eggs were compared to those from the supermarket. But not all chickens are equal when it comes…
Automatic Chicken Coop Doors: Your Questions Answered Need to find out more about automatic chicken coop doors? You’re not alone. Keepers often have lots of queries when they are considering making the switch. In this guide, I’ll answer the most common questions people ask when deciding whether an automatic door is worth it. I’ve used…
Best Outdoor Feeder And Waterer For Chickens Getting your feeding and watering setup right is one of the most important parts of keeping chickens. The right equipment will keep your flock healthy, reduce mess and waste, and make your life a whole lot easier. In this guide, I’ll walk you through what to look for…