Pullets are a lot like teenagers - there’s plenty going on in their little bodies. There are a number of things you can do to make sure that they grow into happy, healthy hens. Watch this animation to find out more.
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Getting your chicks off to a healthy start is all-important. This fun animation shares some of the secrets behind getting your mini hengines humming along right from the start.
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A good diet is super important to keep those hengines powered up!
Just like humans, your hens need calcium not only for skeletal development but also for egg formation. Chooks need around 4g of calcium per day to help make strong egg shells.
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When it comes to the health of your chooks, you better bet your beak; we've got the best. The best range of feeds, that is; for every life stage, to keep your chooks powered up and in peak peaking condition!
Maintaining top notch hengines is no yolk - so keep an eye out for any common illnesses in your fine-feathered girls. Always remember what Hen Rietta says - if we don't look well, take us to the vet!
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Have you watched the Hen Talk? If you haven't, you're missing out!
Whip yourself up some popcorn, sit back and enjoy the wisdom of Hen Rietta, as she shares some useful hints and tips on caring for your girls to keep them happy and healthy.
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A good diet is super important to keep those hengines powered up!
Just like humans, your hens need calcium not only for skeletal development but also for egg formation. Chooks need around 4 g of calcium per day help make strong egg shells.
#BarastocPoultry #WePutTheChickenBeforeTheEgg
#NationalChookHealthMonth #Hentalks #chookfeeders
National Chook Health Month is all about empowering your girls to be at their best. Regular coop cleaning keeps your hens happy and healthy, and provides a space to recharge those hengines.
Check out our blog How to do a Weekly Coop Clean for a detailed look at coop-care tricks and tips.
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Encouraging foraging keeps your hens busy and engaged, and provides an opportunity for adventure! Looks like these silkie hens are doing a wonderful job!
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Check out these talented hens!
Looks like if there's enough feed, they'll always play a tune!
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Adding ice cubes or frozen water bottles to your chicken's water will help keep them cool and hydrated on hot summer days.
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These hens love some refreshing watermelon on a hot day!
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Now that we're well into summer, it's important to ensure you have a dry dirt area for your chickens to dust bathe. This can help them cool down on hot days, and helps to remove excess oil from their feathers.
Look at this mama hen teaching her chicks how to dust bathe!
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Chooks usually require around 1.5l of water per chicken per day - but in summer, they can require up to 3 times this amount!
We recently featured on a segment of Dvine Living, where we chatted all things hen related - including the recommended water intake.
Missed the full segment? You can watch it on 7+ here: https://7plus.com.au/dvine-living
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Did you know chickens communicate with more than 24 vocalisations?
We recently featured on a segment of Dvine Living, talking about caring for your backyard chickens, as well as some interesting facts on how chooks talk with each other.
Missed the full segment? You can watch it on 7+ here:
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This chook enjoyed their dirt bath a little too much!
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Did you know that chickens are the closest relative of dinosaurs?
We are thrilled to have been recently featured on a segment on Dvine Living, teaching about the fun of having backyard chooks and how easy they are to care for.
You can watch the episode on 7+ here: https://7plus.com.au/dvine-living
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Do your chickens come when called? These are definitely some friendly, well-trained hens!
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What kind of chook are you? Screengrab above what you land on to find out what kind of chook you are!
Share your result in the comments and let us what kind of chook you would be.
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Two of the most important things to keep your hengines happy, healthy and humming is to provide them with the right diet and environment. Find out more by watching this short video and let us know what you found most interesting in the comments!
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When your pullet reaches the 16 – 18 week mark, your cheeky pullet is entering henhood! This is an exciting time for any hen, but as you can imagine, it takes a lot of energy to lay an egg a day.
Keep your hen humming and healthy by providing them with a diet adjusted to a specific laying ration. Barastoc Everyday Layer is perfect for hens as they start to regularly lay.
Watch this video to find out more.
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