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16/09/2023

https://cluckin.net/poultry-keepers-survey-results.html

The results of our year long survey of poultry keepers.

20/03/2023

You can improve your egg yolk colour in just 30 days.

The colour of the yolk can vary depending on the chicken's diet and breed, and the way it is stored and cooked. If you want to achieve bright orange or golden yellow yolks that will make your dishes look and taste better, you need to learn how to improve egg yolk colour. I will share with you some t...

19/03/2023

We all know chickens need grit and some need shell, but just how much do chickens actually use. It turns out to be a lot less than you might think -

One supplement is critical to the long term health of your laying…

19/03/2023

Have your hens got messy vents and dirty bum feathers -

Most keepers will find a chickens that has a dirty or messy…

19/03/2023

The full glossary of poultry and chicken keeping terminology.

Glossary of Poultry terminology and phrases This is I hope a comprehensive…

12/03/2023

What is your favourite yolk colour?

Egg yolks can vary in colour from almost white through pale yellow to deep orange, depending on the diet and health of the hens that lay them. The colour comes from a natural pigment called xanthophylls, which is found in the feed that hens consume.

03/03/2023

Now that foxes are breeding and all those cubs will need to be fed, here is a few tips to keep foxes out of the chicken coop.

Keeping foxes away from your land and poultry require both a sturdy…

26/11/2022

https://cluckin.net/how-does-diatomaceous-de-earth-work.html

What is diatomaceous earth? Diatomaceous earth is a fine, off white coloured…

16/07/2022

Want to see how eggs of different ages behave in the egg float test. https://cluckin.net/how-to-test-eggs-for-freshness-3-methods-with-the-results.html

Testing an egg for freshness is not the same as assessing it's…

13/07/2022

Which chicken behaviours are learned, which are instinctive and how much can chickens learn?
https://cluckin.net/chicken-behaviours-which-are-instinctive-and-which-are-learned.html

What is the difference between instinctive and learned behaviours? Not everything…

11/06/2022

When it comes to sexing chickens there are few ways that works and a few that do not. https://cluckin.net/sexing-chicks-10-ways-that-work-and-8-that-do-not.html

Vent sexing is the only accurate method of sexing chicks, all the…

11/06/2022

What are the five freedoms and what do they mean for chicken and poultry keepers. https://cluckin.net/the-five-freedoms-and-what-they-mean-for-chickens-keepers.html

What are the five freedoms? The five freedoms are: The five freedoms…

11/06/2022

Want to see exactly what is going on inside the egg during incubation. https://cluckin.net/what-is-happening-inside-the-egg-during-incubation.html

What's going on behind the shell during the 21 days of incubation?…

11/06/2022

A chicken comb is a good indicator of the health of the bird and can help you diagnose illness and problems. https://cluckin.net/what-is-wrong-with-my-chickens-comb.html

The chickens comb is a fascinating part of the animal. You can…

11/06/2022

Which grains can you sprout for poultry and which are the best. https://cluckin.net/sprouted-grains-for-chickens-with-15-types-tested.html

I have sprouted and tested 17 types of sprouted grains on my…

11/06/2022

https://cluckin.net/the-laws-and-regulations-of-chicken-and-poultry-keeping.html
With laws getting tighter over the years and the common misconception among poultry keepers that their backyard chickens are not considered livestock but pets, it is likely most keepers are breaking the law in some way.

This article contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government…

11/04/2022

All the ways you could possibly think of to save some money while keeping your chickens happy. https://cluckin.net/way-to-save-money-on-your-chickens-and-feed-bill.html

09/02/2022

https://cluckin.net/take-our-chicken-keepers-survey-60-to-90-seconds.html

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09/02/2022

the feather patterns in chickens - https://cluckin.net/chicken-feather-patterns-with-breed-examples-pictures-and-video.html

09/02/2022

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09/02/2022

https://cluckin.net/chicken-feather-patterns-with-breed-examples-pictures-and-video.html

This is a very picture and video heavy page. There are 14…