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Hello! Are you dreaming of collecting fresh eggs from your own garden? There is nothing quite like the feeling of walking out on a chilly morning to find a warm, freshly laid egg. Keeping chickens in the UK is a wonderful, rewarding hobby, and I have learned so much from my own little flock. It … Read more

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

Keeping chickens in the UK is brilliant, isn’t it? You get fresh eggs, funny little personalities to watch in the garden, and a bit of the good life. But let’s be honest: the Great British weather can be a total nightmare for coop management. If you’re a backyard chicken owner, especially in damp regions like … Read more

If you’re a backyard chicken keeper in the UK, you know the feeling. The Met Office’s 2025 winter forecast hints at another season of rain, and your first thought is, “the poor hens.” Winter in the UK often means less snow and more endless, seeping damp. It’s the rain in Manchester, the coastal drizzle in … Read more

(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

If you’re a UK backyard chicken owner, you know the feeling. That endless drizzle starts, and before you know it, your lovely chicken run has turned into a muddy, gloopy mess. It’s a sight that makes your heart sink, leading to mucky feathers, dirty eggs, and real health woes for your flock like bumblefoot. Last … Read more

As a UK hen keeper, I know that foxes are sneaky and the rain is relentless! I remember my first flock huddled under a sad-looking bush, and I knew I needed a better solution. If you’re tired of crouching in a small coop and want to give your hens a safe, spacious place to roam, … Read more

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

Last year, a fox got into my garden and took two of my best laying hens. It was heartbreaking, and honestly, it made me feel like I’d failed them. I thought my coop was secure, but I learned the hard way that a determined predator will find a way. That’s when I finally invested in … Read more

Look, I used to drag myself out of bed at 5:30 AM every single morning to let my chickens out. After losing two lovely hens to a fox that got into the coop one awful October evening, I knew something had to change. I was knackered, and constantly on edge. Was the coop secure? Did … Read more