Your complete guide to keeping chickens in the UK. Learn about daily care, housing, diet, egg-laying, protecting from predators, raising chicks, how to successfully sell eggs and much more.
Best Bedding For Chicken Coops Choosing the best bedding for your chicken coop is one of those decisions that might take a little trial and error. Every keeper has their own preferences, but one rule applies to all: your chosen bedding must keep the coop dry, control odour and provide a comfortable space for your…
Chicken Pecking Order Explained If you spend time observing your chickens, you will quickly notice that not all birds behave equally. Some always eat first, others get chased away, and one usually takes charge of the flock. This natural social ranking is known as the pecking order. In this article, we will explain how the…
How To Clip Chicken Wings Safely Wing clipping is a simple and safe method to help prevent your chickens from flying over fences and escaping your garden. If done correctly, it causes no pain and allows your flock to roam safely within their designated area. In this article, you will learn how to clip chicken…
Chicken First Aid Kit Keeping chickens is usually trouble-free, but like any animals, they can occasionally suffer from injuries or illness. Having a well-stocked chicken first aid kit on hand means you can act quickly if something goes wrong. In this article, we will look at what to include in your chicken first aid kit…
Chicken Dust Bath Guide Dust bathing is one of the most natural and important behaviours your chickens will display. Watching your hens fluff, wriggle and roll around in a patch of dry earth might look odd at first, but it plays a crucial role in keeping them healthy. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly why…
How To Handle Broody Hens A broody hen can be both a fascinating and frustrating part of keeping chickens. While some owners welcome their birds’ desire to hatch eggs, others find broodiness disruptive, especially when there are no fertile eggs involved. In this guide, you will learn how to recognise, manage and handle broody hens….
Chicken Moulting Explained Moulting is a completely natural and essential part of a chicken’s seasonal cycle. Seeing your hens drop feathers and look rather scruffy can be pretty worrying if you are not prepared for it. In this guide, we will explore exactly what moulting is, why it happens, and how you can best support…
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 Predator Proof A Chicken Coop And Run Predators are one of the harsh realities of chicken keeping in the UK. You might never see them, but they are always there. Foxes, rats, badgers and other little blighters can wipe out your flock in a single night if you are not properly prepared. The…
Why Do Chickens Stop Laying Eggs? Egg production is one of the main reasons people keep chickens. So, when your hens suddenly stop laying, it can be worrying and frustrating. Understanding the reasons behind a drop in egg production is the first step to getting your flock back on track. In this post, we will…