Guides for Raising Healthy Chickens Anywhere
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Last winter, Sarah from Manchester lost three of her beloved hens to a clever fox that dug clean under her coop. This heartbreaking story, unfortunately, happens to many hundreds of UK chicken keepers every year. When you’ve raised your flock from chicks, the thought of a predator getting in is a constant worry. The primary … Read more
Let’s be honest, you saw the price of the Omlet Eglu Cube and your jaw probably hit the floor. I know mine did. “Over £1,100 for a chicken coop?” I thought. “You’ve got to be kidding me.” As a UK poultry keeper for over seven years, based here in my garden in rural Devon, I … Read more
After more than a decade of raising chickens, I can tell you one thing for sure: nothing signals a happy, healthy flock quite like the sight of them blissfully wiggling in a dust bath. It’s their spa, their social club, and your first line of defense against mites. Creating the perfect dust bath involves setting … Read more
I’ll never forget the dread that washed over me when I first saw them—tiny, creepy crawlies skittering in the cracks of my coop. My heart just sank. If you’re staring down a mite infestation, trust me, you’re not alone. It’s an incredibly common problem, and these stubborn parasites are a huge headache for chicken keepers … Read more
You might think chickens are simple creatures, happy with just food, water, and a place to roost. I thought so, too, until I noticed my flock was getting into trouble. My favorite hens were starting to peck at each other, and they seemed restless and unhappy. That’s when I realized: my chickens were bored. This … Read more
What if you could taste the “queen of poultry,” a chicken so revered it sells for over $50 a pound? I’ll never forget the first time I heard that figure back in 2022. It sounds almost unbelievable, doesn’t it? Welcome to the world of the Bresse chicken, a heritage chicken breed often called the world’s … Read more
Picture this: you walk out to your chicken coop on a crisp morning and find a clutch of beautiful, sky-blue eggs waiting for you. It’s a little bit of magic, right? After raising backyard chickens for over a decade, that feeling never gets old. If that sounds like a dream, then you’ve likely heard of … Read more
The Araucana chicken breed is truly one of the most fascinating and unique birds you can add to a backyard flock. When I first heard about a chicken that lays naturally blue eggs, I was hooked. These quirky, rumpless birds from South America are more than just a novelty; they’re a heritage breed with a … Read more
Running electricity to a chicken coop can be a real headache. Whether your coop is too far from the house, you’re trying to keep your utility bills down, or you simply want a more self-sufficient, eco-friendly setup, powering your coop can feel like a major challenge. When I installed my first solar panel for chicken … Read more
Ever watched your chickens scratch at the dirt and wondered what’s really going on? That isn’t just random digging; it’s a deep, natural instinct. Understanding how to encourage natural foraging behavior for happier, healthier chickens is one of the most important things you can do for your flock. After years of raising my own backyard … Read more