Caring For
Muddy Chicken Run
If you are planning to keep your hens in a static run I strongly recommend putting a base down in it. If you...
Smite Organic Mite Powder (5kg Bucket)
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100% natural diatomaceous earth powder for internal and external parasite control and general good health.SMITE Organic Mite & Louse Powder - NEW, ODOUR- FREE – STAIN-FREE – PESTICIDE-FREE - Smite Powder is an organic, naturally-mined, mineral product made up of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. Smite Powder contains no pesticides or chemicals and kills insect pests by breaking down the waxy exoskeleton and then absorbing liquids and body fluids, which causes them to dry out and die.It is safe to use in higher risk areas (such as where animals or children are present) and ingestion of the product by animals and birds during natural foraging has digestive benefits. Smite Powder is also safe for earthworms and has no detrimental effect on the natural ecosystem. For the control of Ants, Fleas, Bedbugs, Cockroaches, Stored Product Insects, Mites (including Red Mite), Book Lice, Silverfish, etc. Safe for use in Food Areas. Residual red mite control.Natural wormer, increases digestability of feed.Causes less sickness, better health and faster growth.Scatter around perches and nesting areas.Kills mites by abrasive action on the waxy coating, causing them to dehydrate.
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Interesting Info About Eggs
Colour of the yolk
Yolk colour is dependent on the diet of the hen; if the diet contains...
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...
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...