Basics
BREEDS A good breed to start out with is the red or brown shaver, which is a hybrid hen used for egg production. They are easy to tame, are good egg producers and are even-tempered. However they will...
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HOUSING The rule for free range-hens is 7 hens per square metre, which is just wrong in my opinion. The ideal is a hen house which provides shelter, has comfy nest boxes in a nice dark place, is easy...
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GOOD FOOD = GOOD EGGS It’s important to remember that the better the quality of food you feed your hens, the better the eggs. You control how nutritious and tasty the eggs they lay become. WHAT FEED?...
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Sultana time Most hens will do anything for a sultana so they are a really valuable tool for taming your hens. Start by sitting on the ground and letting them take the sultanas from your hand. If you...
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