How to Treat Pecking Sores(Post)

    How to Treat Chicken Pecking Sores EffectivelySeeing your hen with a pecking wound can be confronting, especially if it’s your first time dealing with an injured bird.But don’t panic—most injuries and

    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, but th

    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 foo

    How to Rehydrate Dried Mealworms(Post)

    How to rehydrate dried mealworms Chickens love dried mealworms. Mealworms offer an exceptional protein boost for laying hens. They are also a family favourite. Children can scatter or hand feed them

    Benefits of a Rooster in the Flock(Post)

    Should You Get a Rooster?  Wondering about the benefits of having a rooster in your flock? Chickens will happily lay eggs without a rooster, but a rooster is needed to fertilise the eggs to hatch ch

    How to Keep Feed Safe from Vermin and Pests at a Farm(Post)

    How to Keep Feed Safe from Vermin and Pests at a Farm Pests like rats, mice, and insects are more than just a nuisance; they can wreak havoc on your feed supply. Contaminated feed can lead to health p

    Respiratory Illness in Chicks: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment(Post)

    Respiratory Illness in Chicks: How to Recognize, Prevent, and Treat Common Chick Respiratory Infections Hearing sneezes or wheezing sounds from your brooder is every chicken keeper’s concern. Respirat

    Egg Handling and Storage - Best Practice Guide(Post)

    How to get the most out of fresh chicken eggs So you have a flock of chickens that lay beautiful, fresh eggs. But everything you do, from how you clean a dirty egg to where you store your eggs, makes

    How to help flighty hens(Post)

    How to Help Flighty Hens By their very nature, chickens and poultry in general stress very easily. Changes to their environment, heat and cold, not enough water and the list goes on. But there is

    How many eggs to incubate or hatch(Post)

    How many eggs should I hatch?  The first question to ask when hatching chicken eggs is how many eggs to incubate. The answer is different depending whether you are incubating the eggs or setting

    Brooder Box - The Best Solutions for Raising Baby Chicks(Post)

    Brooder Boxes - Everything You Need to Know Once your chicks have hatched and completely dried off, they can be moved from the incubator into a chick brooder box. A well-designed brooder is cri

    How to treat spraddle leg(Post)

    Recognise and treat spraddle leg chicks  Spraddle leg, also called splayed legs, is a common deformity in newly hatched chicks. If left untreated, the chick is unlikely to thrive. Fortunately, spr