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10 Tips to Help Your Pet Have an Amazing Christmas Break

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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?

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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