If you are new to keeping chickens, it can come as a surprise when your chickens suddenly stop laying eggs and its perfectly understandable to wonder ‘why are my hens not laying eggs’. Whilst egg production naturally ebbs and flows throughout the year and can significantly decrease in certain seasons, there are many other factors […]
Many people believe that keeping chickens should be left to expert farmers, but this simply isn’t true. If you have a roomy garden and fancy the idea of fresh eggs, then chickens are for you. Contrary to popular belief, keeping chickens is not difficult; it just takes a little know-how to keep them away from […]
It’s estimated that 3.2 million households added a pet to their family during the pandemic, meaning that over 17 million households in the UK now own a pet. Research by the PFMA found the most popular pet in the UK. Below, we analyse the top ten pets favoured by UK households. 1st Dogs There are […]
Whichever type of pet you own, they will undoubtedly hold a special place in both our home and our hearts. We naturally want for them to be healthy and happy. With certain species, this can be more difficult to achieve. However, once you learn and understand the principle of environmental enrichment, it provides an opportunity […]
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Deciding to keep your own chickens for egg production is a great way to enjoy both the supply of this extremely versatile protein source and the unique behavioural qualities of their producers! Not only is it a cost-effective and sustainable option it can also be an ethical one if you choose to keep your chickens […]
Ducks are cute as you like and can be a great pet if you have the appropriate space and environment to keep them. However, they’re not for everyone and as would expect with any other pet, keeping ducks do come with certain responsibilities. Maybe you’ve been considering keeping ducks as pets for some time or […]
If you have ever seen orange and yellow shapes moving below the surfaces of ponds, chances are you have clapped eyes on a koi carp. They are a striking breed of large ornament fish, hailing from China and Japan. Koi carp are often a patchwork quilt of colours, their bodies containing yellows, blacks, oranges, reds […]