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Tasks to complete as a backyard chicken owner
As a backyard chicken owner, you know all too well that raising and caring for backyard chickens isn’t always easy. It requires hard work and a willingness to do that work every day. You’re responsible for your chickens, and you don’t get to take a holiday from that...
Spring cleaning the chicken coop
Spring has arrived! Now is a great time to get cleaning. But don’t limit this to your house- it’s the perfect time to give your coop the good once over as well! Here is how to clean the coop this spring: We sell various coop cleaners and disinfectants listed here....
How to “break” a broody hen
So, you have a broody hen, but no rooster in your flock or you simply don't want more chickens. What next? Can you 'break a broody'? Here are some preventative measures to discourage broody behaviour before it occurs: Collect the eggs multiple times a day so there...
How to look after a broody hen
When Spring is in full swing, your hens’ egg production has picked up, their appetites are good, and the sun is shining, you may notice a few hens going broody. Broodiness is triggered by hormones, daylight, and the availability of eggs to sit on. When a hen is...
Raising baby chicks
So, you have picked up some baby chicks. What next? Like any baby, a chick sleeps a lot. Make sure they have clean food and water and don’t expect much action. At this age, it is common for chicks to get a “pasty butt”. Basically, sticky faeces coat the backside of...
Beginners guide to keeping chickens
Getting started with a small flock of chickens is a wonderful adventure and a lot of fun. However, there are a few things to consider before you begin. Why are you raising them? – Eggs, meat or pleasure?Where are you going to put them?Who will take care of them...