Chicken Pests And Diseases

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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Why Are My Chickens Feathers Falling Out

If your chickens feathers are failing out that more than likely they are moulting and you have nothing really to worry about. Moulting is a natural process that usually occurs as we head towards Autumn and Winter. It’s not uncommon however for it to happen at any time during the year. Typically it’s triggered by [...]

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My Chicken Has Stopped Laying. – Why?

Your bird is most likely fine. It is very common for hens of any breed to take a break from laying. If your hen is just not laying but acting like normal then she is fine and taking a break. Healthy birds have shinny feathers, and bright eyes. They will fight over food and come [...]

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Keeping Chickens Warm In Winter

When it comes to the colder weather you need to make a few basic checks of your coop to make sure your poultry are being kept in dry draught free conditions. Make sure ventilation is above head height and that there are no draughts coming through the coop. The waterproofing needs to be checked and [...]

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