Raising chickens in your backyard has become a trend not just for aspiring farmers, but for anyone wanting to be even a little self-sufficient. There's also something meditative about watching hens ...

Use recycled kitty litter buckets for easy hen nesting boxes that are homemade and sustainable housing for your poultry. Originally published as "Country Lore: Easy Hen Nesting Boxes" October ...

The Eglu Pro’s nesting boxes, unlike our previous coop, offer privacy. One chicken can not see the other chicken, almost like a changing room, and according to experts, that’s what chickens ...

Nest boxes Ensure you have enough nest boxes for the number of birds. Keep five hens per one nest hole and do not keep more than that number especially during peak egg production at 32 weeks of age.

Hanging curtains across your nesting boxes can add a playful touch to the interior design of your coop—and they don't have to be fancy. "Hens like dark, private spots to lay their eggs, so the ...

There’s a lot to consider if you’re keeping hens in your garden. Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent. ... “Nesting boxes need to be filled with chopped straw.

Do not excessively darken the chicken house, instead provide a light intensity not less than 20 lux ... P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111; ...