Chicken Housing

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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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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