Expert tips and tricks for backyard chicken keeping
One of the first questions new chicken keepers ask is how much space chickens need to stay healthy and happy. Giving your flock enough room helps reduce stress, prevents bullying, and keeps your coop cleaner and healthier.Understanding how much space chickens need in...
Feeding your flock well is the foundation of great backyard chicken keeping—but even the best layer feed doesn’t always tick every box. Just like us, chickens can benefit from supplements to keep them in top shape, especially during periods of stress, moulting,...
Understanding your flock's behaviour is key to ensuring their well-being and happiness. Let's decode some common chicken behaviours and what they mean. 1. Pecking Order: Establishing Social Hierarchy One of the most fundamental aspects of chicken behaviour is the...
Chicken poo is the ultimate organic powerhouse for flourishing crops and blossoming landscapes! Abundant in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, this natural fertiliser nourishes plants from root to tip, promoting robust growth and luscious blooms. Not only does...
Feather picking, also known as feather pecking, is a common and often concerning behaviour observed in chickens. This behaviour involves chickens pecking and damaging the feathers of themselves or other flock members. Feather picking can lead to feather loss, skin...
For many backyard chicken keepers, the idea of keeping both dogs and chickens can seem like a challenging task. However, with proper training, supervision, and some precautionary measures, dogs and chickens can coexist harmoniously. In this post, we'll share tips on...
Chickens are remarkably adaptable creatures. They can handle light rain and love foraging for bugs in damp conditions, but when the weather turns wild, and especially when floods hit, our feathered friends need extra care and vigilance. This guide is here to help you...
Making sure your chickens are eating nutritiously is just as important as making sure we are eating nutritiously. Giving your flock access to highly nutritious chicken-friendly plants like herbs, veggies, and perennials can be an easy way for you to consume the...
Garlic & Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural antibiotic that is popular amongst poultry keepers. It is an all-around remedy and now even a stronger immunity booster. Backyard Poultry farmers use apple cider vinegar as a tonic for their flock that may lower the pH...