Protecting Your Flock from UK Birds of Prey: Complete Guide to Magpies, Crows, and Buzzards

Protecting Your Flock from UK Birds of Prey: Magpies, Crows & Buzzards Guide

Buzzards, magpies, and crows all pose threats to UK backyard chickens, but each bird requires different protection strategies. Buzzards, magpies, and crows all pose threats to UK backyard chickens, but each bird requires different protection strategies. Buzzards can carry off small chickens, magpies attack chicks and steal eggs, while crows are opportunistic scavengers that rarely … Read more

A Complete Guide to Getting Rid of Red Mites in a Wooden Coop in UK: Safe Treatments and Prevention for Backyard Chickens

Getting Rid of Red Mites in a Wooden Coop UK

(Disclaimer: I am a chicken keeper, not a vet. This guide is for informational purposes and is based on my own experience and research from UK poultry sources. Always consult a poultry vet for health diagnoses, especially before using prescription treatments like Exzolt.) Red mites. If you’re a UK backyard chicken keeper, just hearing those … Read more

A Guide to the Best UK Poultry Feed Brands (Allen & Page, BOCM, Small Holder Range) for Backyard Chickens in 2026

Best UK Poultry Feed Brands (2025): Allen & Page, BOCM & Small Holder

As a UK backyard chicken owner, you know the simple joy of collecting fresh eggs. But getting those perfect, golden-yolk eggs starts with one crucial thing: the right feed. Walking into a feed store or browsing online can be overwhelming. Pellets, crumbs, growers, layers… what does it all mean? From my own rainy garden in … Read more