Tag: backyard chickens
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Dealing with a Broody Hen: What to Do When Your Hen Wants to Hatch Eggs
If one of your normally friendly hens suddenly refuses to leave the nest box, fluffs herself up and makes an impressive growling noise whenever you approach,...
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Winterising Your Chicken Coop: How to Keep Your Chickens Comfortable Through the Colder Months
As autumn begins to disappear and temperatures start to fall, it's time for chicken keepers to think about preparing their coop and run for winter. Chickens ...
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Predator-Proofing Your Chicken Coop and Run: How to Keep Your Flock Safe
eeping chickens can be incredibly rewarding, but providing food, water and a comfortable coop is only part of responsible chicken keeping. You also need to p...
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Sour Crop in Chickens: Causes, Symptoms and What Chicken Keepers Should Know
Keeping chickens means becoming familiar with their normal behaviour. When a normally enthusiastic hen suddenly becomes quiet, stops eating or develops an un...
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A step by step guide to keeping chickens
Keeping chickens can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Whether you dream of collecting fresh eggs each morning, want friendly pets for the garden, or si...
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What should I use for the floor of my chicken run
What is the ideal substrate to use for my chicken run?
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What size coop do I need?
A general guide on the size of coop required depending on your flock size
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