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
As a chicken keeper, you will certainly have noticed that your flock has character, especially as individuals but as a group too! One problem you may have had the pleasure of experiencing is hens roosting in the nest box, or perhaps even on top of the henhouse. This is especially noticeable when they first arrive … Lire la suite Why Chickens Roost Outside and How to Prevent It
This is such a large topic, I have deliberately put off writing about it! There are so many options out there to help chicken owners, not all of which are terribly effective. Some however, in my humble opinion, should be in every poultry owners arsenal. Having said that, I have found that no one product … Lire la suite How to Effectively Manage Red Mite in Your Coop
Chickens need the freedom to clean themselves daily by way of a dust bath (as opposed to other birds that use a bird bath with water). If they have access to the soil, they will make the bath themselves, usually in a sheltered area where they can dig a hole that they can sit in. … Lire la suite How to Create a Perfect Dust Bath for Your Chickens
The saying “water is life” is very true, especially when it comes to your hens’ health. A simple daily routine can save problems later on. Clean, fresh water is equally important in the winter as it is in the summer. The drinkers (for there should always be at least 2, even for 3 hens, to … Lire la suite Water hygiene
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