How to Repurpose Eggshells for Homemade Grit In this article, we will explore a quick and easy method to transform eggshells into calcium-rich grit for your hens, ensuring their well-being and happiness.
Debunking the Myth: Do Black Plastic Chicken Coops Get Too Hot in Summer? As chicken keepers, we strive to create the best possible environment for our feathered friends. One concern that often arises when it comes to our coops is whether their black...
The basics of rearing chicks Whether you’ve hatched your own or bought some young chicks, here’s how to get them through the next 6 weeks.
These are the birds that will visit your bird box this season If you're looking to attract more bird activity and support local populations, installing a bird house in your garden is a great way to do so. However, the type of...
Incubating your own eggs – a beginners guide There’s 101 different ways to source chickens for your garden, but none are quite as fun as hatching your own. Here’s some pointers to improve your chance of success.
Things that can come out of a chicken and what you should do about it: We’re sure you’ve already noticed but eggs are not the only thing to come out the back of a chicken! Some ‘deposits’ can worry owners, so here’s a quick run...
How Do Chickens Stay Warm in Winter? We all adore our feathered friends, so it’s natural to worry about them during frosty winter weather. Luckily, chickens are brilliantly adapted to not only cope but thrive in even...
The Five Freedoms of Animals Animal welfare is at the very core of everything we do at Nestera, and our advice and support is built around the framework of the Five Freedoms of Animals.
