Broody hen – Breaking the cycle
A broody hen is compelled by changes in daylight, hormones and natural instincts to sit on a clutch of eggs until they hatch. Broody hen behavior is very distinctive. She stays on her nest day...
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Chicken Keeping: Healthy, fit hens
Different types of chickens lay different amounts of eggs. Some produce more or less depending on the time of year and the climate. All breeds have one thing in common: Their health and wellbeing...
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Keeping your chickens safe
Keeping your chicken Safe Choose from a variety of McCallum Made's Ready-made Electric netting kits from 25m, 50m upt to 200m length of eletric net and choice of suitable solar fence energisers. Buy our Electric...
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Backyard Chicken- The Basics
Why do people keep chickens in the backyard? Chickens are fun! Chickens give you eggs! They are cheap, organic pest control! They fertilize the garden!
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Hatching Chickens from Day One
Whether you hatch them yourself or bring home day old chickens, meeting your baby chicks for the first time is very exciting. There are three very important things to remember when it comes to these...
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Chicken Pets – Why kids love them!
Chicken pets? I see many people shaking their heads and wondering why we think chickens make the best pets for kids. A flock of chickens can be educational in a variety of ways and also...
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