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How to Keep Your Hens Healthy in the Cold

During winter, feathers are your girls’ best friend. Not only are they excellent insulators – they have an oil coating which waterproofs them.

What do Seasonal Changes Mean for Chickens?

Autumn’s a big trigger for your chooks. As daylight hours diminish, their egg production tends to drop off – or stop altogether.

Is Your Hen Overheating?

If high temperatures and humidity are too much for your chook, they can suffer from heat stress. But don’t worry, there are a few easy ways you can help them feel more comfortable and happier through the hot summer months. As it gets hotter, you’ll probably notice your chickens start…

CAN HENS HANDLE THE HEAT?

As the days and nights heat up, you may notice your chickens become unsettled as their bodies attempt to overcome temperature fluctuations and avoid overheating – or heat stress. With an ideal ambient temperature range of 18 to 25°, chooks really feel the brunt of summer – especially because of their…

Boosting Immunity in Your Flock

Whether you’re a serious breeder or just love watching your girls forage around the backyard, find out how to look after your chicken’s immune system!

Spring has Sprung!

Once again, breeding season is in full swing and it’s time to assess your breeding pens and brooders. As chicks grow, it is important to have suitable sized pens to fit their needs. Here is a simple and cost-effective brooder system that has worked for me for the last few…

How to Pick Up Chicks

Spring has sprung and it’s time to welcome some chicks into your flock! But how should you set up a suitable space for a broody hen or for your freshly hatched chicks? Read this article to find out how to keep them happy and healthy!

No Guts, No Glory! Poultry Gut Health

You are what you eat! This concept is vitally important for your feathered friends! Dive into this behind-the-scenes world of how important chicken guts really are. The chicken gastrointestinal system is the main region for breaking down and absorbing nutrients needed for growth and production. This amazing system is also…

Bringing a New Friend into the Coop

Adding a new chicken into the flock can be one of the most exciting yet daunting times. This process can be made simple with a few key steps. Like all animals, chickens have a pecking order. There will always be a boss and there will always be the underdog.

Chickens: Humankind’s Best Friend

Did you know chickens are one of the closest living relatives of the tyrannosaurus rex? Chickens have made their mark on our planet, populating every continent except Antarctica and being a valuable resource for humankind over the years. But how did it all start? And where did your chicken breed…

Priming Poultry for the Breeding Pens

As we pass the shortest day of the year, the increasing light will begin to prime our poultry for the breeding season. The hens will begin to lay more eggs (or start laying again) whilst the cocks will gear up for peak fertility. Preparation for a successful breeding season and…

Sebrights – A Profile

Unique bantams with quirky personalities and beautiful looks, the Sebright has it all as far as I’m concerned! Let me share my take on the breed and what makes them so special. Sebrights are what is called a true bantam, that is, they only come in miniature with no large…

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