Expert tips and tricks for backyard chicken keeping
Adding new chickens to your existing flock can be an exciting but delicate process. Properly introducing new members requires careful planning and consideration to ensure a smooth integration and maintain harmony within the flock. Here are some tips for a gentle...
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...
As any backyard chicken keeper knows, chickens are fascinating creatures, each with their own unique personalities and behaviours. Understanding these behaviours is key to providing the best care and fostering a strong bond with your flock. Let’s dive into some common...
Incubating eggs at home can be a fun project for those looking to grow their backyard flocks. Here's how to incubate your own chicken eggs this season. 1. START WITH FERTILE EGGS If you have a rooster in your coop you will more than likely already have fertilised...
Adding shell grit to your chicken's diet is vitally important - it’s essential to their digestive system healthy and functioning well, and helps to ensure they have access to the nutrients their bodies demand. What is shell grit? Shell grit is a chicken dietary...
Have you ever tried preserving🥚 eggs? If your flock aren’t laying now, you’ll be wishing you had done this over Summer! Water glassing is a quick and easy method of preserving your fresh eggs for up to a year (or more!) using just water and pickling lime (calcium...
As winter approaches, the chilly air and shorter days bring about a significant change in your backyard. Unlike in warmer months, high-protein bugs, worms, and frogs become scarce, altering the diet of your chickens. But, did you know that an adult hen has a resting...
Feeding your chickens a complete and balanced diet is essential to making sure they stay happy and healthy. Chickens are omnivores and will eat (or try to eat) just about anything they can get their beaks on. When free-ranging, chickens will find a smorgasbord of...
If you're like me, you love fresh eggs. There's nothing better than the taste of a farm-fresh egg, and nothing is more frustrating than trying to buy them at the store. So when we decided to start raising chickens, building a chicken coop was at the top of our list....