When choosing what breed of chicken you might like to keep you need to think about a few things; Are looks important or are you mostly interested in the number of eggs? What is you weather like? Do you have enough space for full-size hens or would bantams be better? If looks rank highly then … Continue reading “Choosing Your Breed”
Category: Chickens
How to Get Started With Chickens
Starting from ‘scratch’ with chickens? The basics you will need are a coop, feeder, waterer, chickens. They will need bedding, feed, regular cleaning a nestbox for every 3-5 hens (even though they may cram themselves into the same one) and predator proofing. Being predator proof may mean putting their coop inside a larger run, with … Continue reading “How to Get Started With Chickens”
Chickens in Winter: Happier Hens
It’s already been below freezing here and winter hasn’t even got started yet. Whilst I do worry about the chickens over the coldest periods, at the same time I don’t really worry at all. I know that doesn’t make sense. Really what I mean is that I shouldn’t be worried – chickens can cope well … Continue reading “Chickens in Winter: Happier Hens”