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Should you adopt a chicken?(Post)
Adopting Chickens – Everything you need to know about rescue hensSo you’re thinking about getting chickens, or maybe adding to your flock?There are plenty of different ways that you can get chickens.
Where to put a chicken coop in your backyard(Post)Choosing the best spot for your chicken coopIf you are just getting chickens, you have a wonderful journey in front of you. In addition to providing fresh, healthy eggs, and manure for the garden, an ...
The History of Backyard Chickens(Post)The History of Backyard ChickensHave you ever wondered how chickens went from wild birds to a familiar feature in our backyards? The story of chicken domestication is a fascinating journey that ...
Top 5 Things You Need to Get Started with Keeping Chickens(Post)Getting Starting with Chickens: The Top 5 Things You Need Keeping chickens is one of the most rewarding things you can do. There's something magical about gathering fresh eggs and watching your flock ...
Improving Feed and Water Hygiene for Chickens(Post)When it comes to raising healthy, productive chickens, the quality and cleanliness of their feed and water are crucial. Just like us, chickens need good nutrition to thrive, and that starts with the ...
Avoid the egg shortages(Post)How to avoid egg shortages with backyard chickensThe latest in a series of food shortages, eggs are the most recent household staple to disappear from supermarket shelves.The Australian egg shortage ...
7 ways to increase egg production in older hens(Post)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 cause decreased egg production.It is common for hens to lay less as they age, ...
Weird Eggs Explained(Post)Chicken Egg Problems - What's Gone Wrong? When you go out to collect the eggs and find something odd, it's no reason to worry. Although sometimes weird eggs indicate health problems, often a str ...
How to hatch chicken eggs under a hen(Post)Setting a Broody Hen Setting a hen means putting eggs under a broody hen for her to incubate and hatch. It is common to assume that hatching eggs is a straightforward, natural process. However, ...
E. coli in backyard chickens: What you should know(Post)Recognise and treat E. coli infections in chickensE. coli infection, also called colibacillosis, is a common disease in chickens. Escherichia coli is a bacteria found in the intestines of just about ...
The Environmental Benefits of Black Solider Fly Larvae(Post)Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae are the most environmentally friendly chicken treat that we can think of. Why are Black Soldier Fly Larvae good for the environment? They eat recycled fo ...
Should I gift someone a Chicken?(Post)Should I gift someone a Chicken?Should you give chickens to someone you love this Christmas? People give puppies and kittens as gifts regularly, so why not chickens? Chooks are definitely a gift that ...