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Mar
Mar
Learn how long can eggs stay in chicken coop, factors affecting their longevity, and ideal temperature, humidity and ventilation conditions.
Category Archives: Chickens
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Jun
Jun
Rhode Island Reds make great pets and are therefore incredibly popular as backyard chickens. They are efficient egg layers and can also be farmed for their meat.
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Dec
Dec
Learn how long it takes for a chicken to lay an egg naturally, when hens start laying, how often they lay, and what affects egg production.
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Aug
Aug
Plymouth Rock chickens are good all-rounders. They are a dual-purpose bird, meaning they lay a high number of eggs and produce tasty meat.
They also make great backyard pets, particularly for families with children or people that have never owned chickens before.
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Jul
Jul
Wondering if your hens need a chicken run? This guide breaks down the benefits of runs, what materials to use, where to place them, and how much space your flock really needs.
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Oct
Oct
Learn what moulting is, why it happens, and how to help your chickens stay healthy and comfortable during their feather regrowing process.
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Apr
Apr
We need to keep our pets safe from predators, road hazards, getting lost or stolen as well as providing shelter from the weather.
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Jun
Jun
Can you have a chicken coop in a residential area? Learn about local regulations, essential considerations and benefits of backyard chickens.
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May
May
Discover the best paints for your chicken coop to keep your feathered friends safe and healthy. Learn how to choose and apply the perfect coop paint.
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Oct
Oct
The Orpington breed is a great backyard chicken. They are commonly found as family pets. This is because of their docile nature and fluffy feathers. They enjoy being handled and are often referred to as ‘lap chickens’.