Chickens
New Poultry Registration Rules: What You Need to Know
Did you know, from October 2024, poultry registration with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is a legal requirement for all bird keepers? Find out more.
Captive Birds in Britain Must Be Kept Indoors
Amidst an outbreak of bird flu, all poultry, captive birds, turkeys, and hens must be kept indoors in Britain from the 14th of December.
Common Illnesses of Pet Hens
Chickens are now the sixth most popular pet, and re‐homed commercial hens (ex-bats) are the ideal starter hen for first‐time hen keepers. Ex‐bats do, however, have their own specific issues, and sometimes knowing what is normal can help to establish the severity of a presenting condition. Our friends from the BHWT have put together a helpful guide to common illnesses of pet hens to help you along!
Beginner’s Guide to Rehoming Hens
The British Hen Welfare Trust takes us through all the information you need when it comes to re-homing ex-bat hens.
Bird Flu: The Signs and Actions for Prevention
In light of the recent outbreak of bird flu in Lancashire, we have put together some useful information when buying and selling chickens to make sure you and your birds are kept safe.
Keeping Chickens Warm in Winter
Brrr! It’s getting colder! Time to start preparing for the colder months, and that includes prepping our pets too, particularly if they live outdoors. Marie from Wood Green gives some advice on how to care for your chickens throughout the winter months.
Care Guide for Keeping Chickens
With our interests to live a more sustainable life growing, keeping pet chickens in our back gardens is becoming more and more popular. For those of you considering to buy or rehome chickens, we have pulled together some key points for you to consider.