Feeding your hens the right diet keeps them healthy, productive, and happy. This Chicken Feeding & Nutrition section covers everything from complete feeds and natural supplements to the role of grit, oyster shell, and occasional treats.
You’ll also find tips on portioning, seasonal changes, and common feeding mistakes to avoid. Not sure where to begin? Try How To Feed Chickens and to make sure you stay on the right side of the law, What Can Chickens Eat From The Kitchen?
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…
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…
What Can Chickens Eat From The Kitchen? Feeding chickens leftovers from your kitchen may seem like a natural and sustainable way to cut food waste, but in the UK, the law is very clear: you must not feed any kitchen scraps to poultry. This includes fruit and vegetable peelings, cooked leftovers, and even scraps from…
Do Chickens Need Grit? The Complete Guide If you are keeping chickens, you will soon come across the subject of grit. It often raises questions, especially for new keepers. Do chickens really need grit? What kind? How much? And what happens if they do not get it? In this guide, you will find everything you…
How To Feed Chickens Feeding chickens properly is essential for their health, wellbeing and productivity. While hens enjoy pecking at leftovers and foraging in the garden, they still need a balanced and nutritious diet to stay in good condition and lay regularly. In this guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about how to…