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Chickens

Animals

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.

10/01/2024 Tina
Animals

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.

12/09/2020 Tina
Animals

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!

Animals

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.

Animals

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.

07/16/2015 Justine Dench
Animals

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.

10/18/2014 Marie Channer
Animals

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.

04/17/2014 Tina