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What breed of chicken is best for the backyard chicken coop?

If you're contemplating getting chickens for your backyard, you're probably wondering which breed is best for your backyard. As there are hundreds of breeds of chickens to choose from, it can be a little overwhelming when deciding on a particular breed. ... Read >

Should I buy a wooden Chinese-made chicken coop from Ebay?

If you search on the Internet or Ebay for a chicken coop, or even visit your local pet store, you'll likely stumble across one of the various styles of timber chicken coops available on the market. Many potential chicken coop owners question whether these... Read >

5 Tips for Adding New Chickens to your Chicken Coop

Most owners of backyard chickens are familiar with the concept of a 'pecking order' in chicken society. Many people however, do not really understand the effects of adding new chickens to an existing flock, whom have previously determined their position w... Read >

Treating your chickens for lice and mites

Mites and lice are no fun for any type of pet. These tiny creatures even find their way into the backyard chicken coop, affecting the health of your chickens which affect the quantity and quality of eggs they produce. Where inside my chicken coop do th... Read >

Keeping your chickens healthy

As an owner of backyard chickens, like any pet owner, you need to make sure that you do everything necessary to keep your pets healthy. Since the health of your chickens will impact the quantity and quality of eggs they produce, it is wise to be knowledge... Read >

Chicken coop issues - are chickens noisy pets?

If you're thinking of getting chickens but are worried about what the neighbours will say about the noise, don't worry. Chickens are in fact reasonably quiet backyard pets that cause much less of a disturbance than cats or dogs. Who makes the most noi... Read >

Afraid of foxes entering your chicken coop?

No one wants to wake up one morning to discover that a fox has attacked your backyard chickens. As such, it is important to make sure your chicken coop is fox proof. It is absolutely devastating to find your pet chickens after a fox has come through. You... Read >

What to avoid feeding chickens

If you are a new owner of backyard chickens, it is possible you have considered which kitchen scraps are ok to give chickens and which are best avoided. Surprisingly, even if you give chickens foods that are toxic, it's likely that they won't eat them any... Read >

Does my council allow backyard chickens?

If you're thinking of getting backyard chickens, it's likely that you have considered if your local council has any restrictions on keeping a small flock of chickens. Any regulations enforced by your council are created to keep all residents happy, so the... Read >

How do I keep mice and rats out of my chicken coop?

I love backyard chickens but I'm definitely not a fan of mice and rats. Just because you have chickens in your backyard, doesn't mean you also have to have mice or rats in your chicken coop. It's not the chickens or the eggs that interest the mice, but it... Read >

Backyard Hens: The cost effective backyard pet

Backyard hens not only provide delicious eggs, provide fertilizer for your garden and eat your kitchen scraps and weeds - they also make a great 'economical' family pet. Forget about the common dog, cat, fish or guinea pig. Hens are the increasingly popul... Read >