Behaviour
Broody Hen
Some hens become broody for a period of time during the Spring/ Summer months when they feel it's appropriate to hatch...
10 x Hardwood Chippings (70lt)
Wood Chips... not bark!
A good cover of wood chips will outlast bark and is more hygienic. Bark holds the water and becomes slushy, this leads to mould and fungi growing on it – not good!
The wood chips can be hosed down and used with a ground sanitiser (Like Stalosan), they should last for at least six months.
Chicken Run Wood Chips make an ideal floor covering where you have a static run on an earth base. The chips are hardwood 10 - 40mm sized particles.
So if you have muddy run or want to give your hens something to scratch around in then wood chips is the answer.
Tips & Advice
Getting Started
House Hunting
When it comes to buying a house, the saying “you only get what you pay for” springs to mind!
A pressure...
Health
Bumble Foot
Bumble Foot is a term used to refer to an infection of a chickens foot. Often when a wound on the foot has healed...
Other
Interesting Info About Eggs
Colour of the yolk
Yolk colour is dependent on the diet of the hen; if the diet contains...