Feeding Chickens In Winter: What To Know And What To Change When the cold weather sets in, your chickens’ diet needs a few tweaks. With less foraging, longer nights and more energy used to stay warm, winter feeding is all about keeping hens well-fuelled, healthy and comfortable. I’ve found even small changes can make a…
Cocoon ECO 1500 Chicken Coop Review If you’re just starting out with a small backyard flock, the Cocoon ECO 1500 could be exactly what you need. Compact, cleverly designed, and available at a wallet-friendly price, this 5ft wooden coop comes with a covered run, pull-out tray and plastic eco roofs – all for under £160…
Seasonal Feeding for Chickens: Adjusting Your Hens’ Diets Chickens’ dietary needs don’t stay the same throughout the year. Changes in daylight, temperature, and natural foraging all affect how much energy your birds use and what they need from their feed. By adjusting seasonal feeding for chickens, you can help your flock stay healthy, productive and…
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,…