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
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
For this week, I have chosen a relatively simple yet surprisingly common topic – what size chickens would suit you best? Did you know that there are hundreds of chicken breeds dating thousands of years of domestication? To help you get over your excitement of discovering all the weird and wonderful breeds out there, I … Lire la suite Bantam vs. Large Fowl: Chicken Size Guide
It is widely believed that one can simply add new additions to an existing flock without any repercussions – we assume that they will get along just fine. This is very far from the truth, as any experienced keeper will tell you! Chickens are very social creatures – they are very susceptible to stressful situations … Lire la suite Introducing new hens into your flock
Here in this part of France, October is a fairly quiet month when it comes to chickens at home. There is not a great deal to do aside from the usual maintenance jobs, the redmite season is just about over and the leaves are starting to fall which the chickens simply love. Its a very … Lire la suite October: The Start of Chicken Season
Every year birds renew their feathers, either partially or totally. This means that their old feathers fall out and new ones grow in. The old feathers can either fall out in one go, leaving them bald, or a little at a time. From my experience this just depends on the individual, the climate and their … Lire la suite The moult
Evolution – the egg came first! Our beloved hens have secrets, many of which we will never know! But one we do know is – your favourite flock of feathered friends are proven direct descendants of dinosaurs and more specifically, the Tyranosauras Rex! What’s even more surprising, after attending many a dinosaur display over the … Lire la suite The Fascinating Evolution of Chickens from Dinosaurs
What is the crop? The crop is a muscular sac located at the base of the hen’s neck, which stores food for the day and can sometimes be impacted or have a bacterial imbalance. Sour crop Caused by moldy food, this phenomenon is noticeable when handling the crop. It’s soft and full of liquid, instead … Lire la suite Problems with the crop
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