1. Crushed egg shells Believe it or not, its actually very good to feed back to your chickens providing they don’t look like eggs anymore! Crush the egg shell and bake in the oven for a few minutes – you can feed the shell back to them once cooled as a great source of calcium … Lire la suite 10 weird things that chickens can eat
Un guide complet pour élever des poules heureuses et en bonne santé Que vous soyez un éleveur de poules chevronné ou que vous vous lanciez dans l’aventure de l’élevage de votre premier troupeau, une question revient presque toujours à la surface : De combien d’espace chaque poulet a-t-il réellement besoin ? La réponse est à … Lire la suite De l’espace pour gambader : de combien d’espace chaque poule a-t-elle besoin ?
If you’re raising backyard chickens, you already know how important high-quality feed is for their health and egg production. However, improper storage can lead to mould, pests, and nutrient loss, ultimately affecting your flock’s well-being. In this guide, we’ll explore the best practices for storing chicken feed to maintain its freshness and nutritional value. Why … Lire la suite The Ultimate Guide to Storing Chicken Feed for Freshness and Nutrition
Alors que l’hiver touche à sa fin, vos poules s’ennuient peut-être un peu à force d’être enfermées toute la journée, tous les jours. J’ai trouvé quelques idées géniales en surfant sur Internet pour les soulager de cet ennui tout en leur faisant faire de l’exercice ! Ces astuces de bricolage ne coûtent pas cher non … Lire la suite Astuces DIY pour divertir vos poules en hiver
As Winter draws to an end, your chooks may be getting a bit bored from being cooped up all day every day. I found some great ideas whilst prowling on the internet to alleviate said boredom whilst getting some exercise too! These DIY tips don’t break the bank either so why wait! Lastly the Chicken … Lire la suite Boredom busters for your flock
What is Coccidiosis? Coccidiosis is a protozoal disease causing diarrhoea, weight loss and decreased production in poultry. It can be fatal. Prevention is key and is achieved with use of anticoccidials or vaccination. Coccidiosis mainly affects chicks and growers up to 5/6 months of age. What causes Coccidiosis? Coccidiosis is caused by protozoa of the phylum Apicomplexa, family Eimeriidae. Most … Lire la suite Coccidiosis
How to protect our hens and henhouse against foxes? Having chickens requires at least some planning against predators and thankfully there are solutions on the market to prevent foxes from penetrating the enclosure and henhouse and helping himself to a meal. Every day there are more and more keepers of these domesticated animals like no … Lire la suite Predators and Prey: the Fox
An interesting topic this week, is it not?! It is widely believed that keeping chickens is a great way of saving money, or rather, spending less on food. But is this really true or simply a myth in the modern world? I believe it all depends on where you live and your primary reason for … Lire la suite The cost of keeping chickens
Depending on how you keep your chickens, you will need to find the right bedding that suits theirs needs and your situation. For example, hens kept in a wooden or plastic hen house outside will require slightly different bedding to hens kept inside in a stone building with hard flooring such as concrete. In either … Lire la suite Henhouse bedding : a complete guide
At this time of year, we are all reminiscing about the Summer and wishing it would go on forever – or at least I am! In late Summer, young hens feel much the same – their preferred trick, depending on the breed (apparently!), is to sit on a nice egg or two. It all starts … Lire la suite The broody hen
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