Expert tips and tricks for backyard chicken keeping
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...
‘Tis the season to string popped corn and cranberries and hang them on the trees outside for a tasty treat for your chickens or wild birds. If you are looking for a fun way to add some holiday cheer to your chicken coop, try making an edible chicken treat...
Tip: It's much easier to blow out eggs if the eggs are at room temperature when you start. What you will need 👇👇 Egg(s) Tape – such as packing tape, masking tape, or scotch tape Thumbtack, safety pin, and/or a skinny nail Twine, hemp, ribbons,...
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! Why Clean Your Coop? Keeping your chicken coop clean isn't just about appearances; it's vital for the health and well-being of...
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/4 cup honey 2 eggs 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup wheat germ 1/2 cup cornflour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3 cups old-fashioned oats Optional: 1 cup raisins or sultana 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup...
Fermented chicken feed is probiotics for your chicken. It’s a wet mash created by lactic acid fermentation (the same type of fermentation as naturally occurs in sauerkraut). Just like kraut, it contains all the bacteria that are good for your...
It is so important to keep a clean coop and we have some fabulous ready-made cleaning options available. However, if you want a completely natural homemade or DIY cleaner we can also help. Waterer and Feeder Cleaner White vinegar, baking soda, and sunlight can all do...
Has anyone tried this? A lot a fun, and a great re-use of egg shells. You will need: 10 egg shells 2 tspn of plain flour 4 tspn hot water food colouring paper towel Method: 1. Clean eggshells thoroughly, making sure that you remove the membrane and leave them to dry....
Have you noticed how popular microgreens and sprouts are these days? These food sources are often utilised as healthy food. Well, there is a good reason for it! And it certainly doesn’t only apply to people – chooks too! Do you find your chooks scratch through their...