How to hack the pecking order
Manipulating the chicken pecking orderChickens have a strict social hierarchy. They can recognise all the other members of th…
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The Best Dual-Purpose Plants for the Chicken Run
Dine a Chook's Top 10 Plants for the Chicken Run
Chickens with access to forage, interesting hiding places and plenty o…
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7 ways to increase egg production in older hens
How to get more eggs from older hens We often get asked ‘Why won’t my hen lay?’ There are a lot of factors that can caus…
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The best chicken coop materials
Chicken coop materials - pros and cons Whether you are building a DIY chicken coop or buying a coop, the building materi…
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Chicken Feed Storage Dos and Don'ts
Chicken Feed Storage Dos and Don'ts
If you’re like us, you probably haven’t put much thought into how and where y…
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Does Apple Cider Vinegar Have Health Benefits for Chickens?
Does Apple Cider Vinegar Have Health Benefits for Chickens?
Natural chicken keepers swear by Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) as p…
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Feeding scraps to chickens - Dos and Don'ts
Should You Feed Chickens Scraps?
Most backyard chicken keepers feed scraps to their chickens. But this doesn’t mean t…
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The best diet for laying hens
Modern laying hens and the ‘complete’ chicken feed Laying hens need a good diet to produce plenty of eggs and stay healt…
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Bumblefoot in Chickens: What It Looks Like and What To Do
Bumblefoot in chickens
Bumblefoot — also written bumble foot — is one of the most common problems in backyard flo…
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