Introducing 3 New Hens To Our Flock

We currently have 2 hens – A Bluebell called “Sienna” and a Black Rock called “Phoenix” – both are laying machines and we get close to a dozen eggs a week from them. Sienna has always been the dominant one – and a little bit of a bully. A week ago a friend came to [...]

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The Fresh Egg Test

How do you know that an egg is fresh? Well there are a few things you can do to tell just how old those eggs you bought are. Gently place egg in  bowl of cold water. If it sinks to the bottom it is very fresh. If it sinks to the bottom but floats at [...]

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Free Keeping Chickens Guide

Download a copy of our 25 page getting started with chickens guide here

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How Much Space To You Really Need To Keep Chickens?

As you would expect, there are guidelines on the minimum space per bird, which according to DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is 1 sq foot per bird. The UK Poultry club which has been around since 1877 also suggests at least 1 square foot per bird (large fowl) or 8″ square for bantams. However, that is [...]

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Red Mite: Do this and you won’t have a problem!

Red mites hide away in the dark corners of the chicken coop, emerging at night to feed on the blood of your poor unsuspecting chickens. The level of irritation from a red mite infestation can cause broody hens to abandon their nests and pluck out their own feathers. Other symptoms include weight lose and a [...]

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Chicken Predators: 2 Of The UK’s Most Common

Where there are chickens, there will most likely be foxes. Now that urban foxes are as numerous as their country cousins, they are a major consideration for the urban chicken owner. Your chicken coop must be both secure and robust enough to resist a determined attack by a fox armed with sharp teeth and claws. [...]

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Cheap Chicken Coops: Are They Worth It?

Your chicken coop sits in your garden 365 days a year, so it should be something you are pleased to look at, not an eyesore. More importantly you should ask yourself will it last. There are plenty of chicken coops for sale out there for a £100 or slightly more and on the face of [...]

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Chicken Nesting Boxes: What You Should Know

Hens will always seek out dark, quiet and secluded places to lay their eggs. By providing suitable nesting boxes within the coop, you can provide your hens with their ideal laying environment, and a space where you know their eggs will be clean and protected – and easy to find! Our traditionally designed wooden hen [...]

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Is The Shape Of Your Chicken Coop Perches Correct?

At night, hens like to perch as high above the ground as they can, as this gives them a sense of safety from predators. Perches made from plastic or metal piping are not suitable for chickens, as they cannot grip the perch properly. In fact, chickens prefer to perch on a flat surface with gently curving [...]

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3 Important Things To Know Before Looking At Any Chicken Coop

As you collect eggs nearly every day, it makes sense to choose a chicken coop that offers an easy way to access those eggs, with the minimum disturbance to your hens. Also, your hen house will need regular cleaning to keep your chickens in good condition, so ease of cleaning should be a major consideration. [...]

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