Keeping Chickens is straight forward and rewarding. Nothing compares to the excitement of waiting for an egg to hatch or the thrill of seeing your first egg nestled in the laying box when you go to collect it rather than a trip to the supermarket. Fresh every day and you know exactly what they are eating and drinking.
Chickens enjoy a variety of food in their diet especially grass and other pasture plants. They also will polish off most kitchen scraps although providing a palletised food will ensure they get all the nutrients and minerals they need for optimum health.
It is important to provide water and a balanced food to ensure healthy growth and good egg production.
They need a draught free dry house to sleep at night with perches and roomy nesting boxes. Having room to scratch in the dirt and have the occasion dust bath is chicken heaven. Bugs and insects add variety to their diet and the dust helps to combat lice and mites which are common problems while helping maintain the right amount of oil in their feathers.
The ideal material for nesting is pine shavings as it is naturally absorbent, easy to obtain and compostable. Regular replacement of this nesting material will keep it fresh and reduce the chance of parasites becoming established.
If you have other questions please send us a message and we will do our best to answer.
Chickens enjoy a variety of food in their diet especially grass and other pasture plants. They also will polish off most kitchen scraps although providing a palletised food will ensure they get all the nutrients and minerals they need for optimum health.
It is important to provide water and a balanced food to ensure healthy growth and good egg production.
They need a draught free dry house to sleep at night with perches and roomy nesting boxes. Having room to scratch in the dirt and have the occasion dust bath is chicken heaven. Bugs and insects add variety to their diet and the dust helps to combat lice and mites which are common problems while helping maintain the right amount of oil in their feathers.
The ideal material for nesting is pine shavings as it is naturally absorbent, easy to obtain and compostable. Regular replacement of this nesting material will keep it fresh and reduce the chance of parasites becoming established.
If you have other questions please send us a message and we will do our best to answer.