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Why Are Black Cats Said to be Unlucky?
In Britain, the fact that black cats are considered unlucky is a complete reversal of the original belief that black cats we… Read More
Can different chicken breeds get along?
All different breeds of chicken have been developed from the same ancestor, the Asian Jungle Fowl, and so most chickens get … Read More
What You Need to Know About Avian Flu 2020
Avian Flu is an issue that affects all chicken keepers. Efforts to contain the virus never result in its eradication, and th… Read More
Last Order Dates for Delivery Before Christmas!
For delivery in time for Christmas, please ensure you have placed your order by the below date. Please be advised problems wit… Read More
10 Things Humans Do that Cats Hate
While all cats are different, there are certain traits common to most felines. Most cats, for example, are united in the thing… Read More
How to Catch a Chicken
Photo by Jim Tegman on Unsplash Only very tame pet hens enjoy being picked up. Most chickens find the whole procedure stressf… Read More
How to Care for an Older Dog
Photos by Tadeusz Lakota on Unsplash In many ways dogs age in similar ways to humans. Older dogs have less energy, lose some … Read More
Moving House with Chickens
Moving house is stressful for everyone involved – and that includes pets and chickens. As far as your hens are concerned, th… Read More
How Long Can I Leave My Chickens Alone for?
As with all pets, you as the owner have the main responsibility for making sure the animals are safe and happy. That means tha… Read More
Cats and Stress – Why It Happens and How to Spot It
Photos by Tatiana Rodriguez on Unsplash Humans stress about w… Read More
What Are Red Mites, and Why Are They a Chicken Keeper’s Worst Nightmare?
It’s red, it looks like a spider, it lives in huge colonies, a… Read More
50% off Peck Toys when you sign up to the Omlet newsletter this Halloween
Trick or treat your hens this Halloween with a s-peck-tacularl… Read More
Why Chickens Make Great Pets for Families With Children
Chickens really are wonderful pets for the whole family. Not o… Read More
How Much Should I Be Feeding My Chickens?
Chickens are great foragers, and free-range birds will peck and scratch for all kinds of wild treats, from grass and weeds to … Read More
How Much Exercise Do My Guinea Pigs Need?
[one_half] [/one_half] [one_half last][/one_half] [clear] Guinea pigs are not built for marathons, but they still lo… Read More
6 Steps to Starting Seeds in Your Girls’ Eggshells
Next time you’re about to throw away your empty egg she… Read More
10 Things Not to Do in Summer if You’re a Chicken Keeper
1. Don’t leave the coop and run in the sun If possible, mov… Read More
Why Do Some Eggs Have Double Yolks?
Most people would agree that the yolk is the best part of the egg. A double-yolker in the breakfast pan is therefore a very welc… Read More
10 Ways to Tell if Your Chickens Have Taken Over Your Life
1. You have created a social media page for your Hens Let’s… Read More
10 Tips to Help Your Pet Have an Amazing Christmas Break
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