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 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…
How To Tell If A Chicken Is Sick Spotting illness early in your flock can make all the difference. Chickens are prey animals, so they instinctively hide signs of weakness. As a result, subtle symptoms can go unnoticed until a condition worsens. Knowing what to look for helps you intervene quickly and protect your entire…
Scaly Leg Mite In Chickens Scaly leg mite is a common parasite that affects chickens, especially older birds or those kept in less-than-ideal conditions. Left untreated, it can cause serious discomfort, deformities and even lameness. In this post, I’ll explain what scaly leg mite is, how to recognise the signs, and what to do if…
Mites On Chickens Mites are one of the most common and frustrating problems chicken keepers face. These tiny parasites cause irritation, blood loss, stress and, if left untreated, serious health issues. From red mites to scaly leg mites, understanding the different types, how to treat them, and how to keep them away is essential for…
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…