Getting the hens ready for winter
Draught-proofing the coop, deep litter, a water bowl that does not freeze and why I stop worrying about the cold.
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Latest videos
A new video every Saturday from the backyard: one job with the hens, start to finish.
What I feed my hens, and what I never do
Pellets, scraps, grit and shell, and the short list of foods that never go in the run.
Why my hens stopped laying
Moulting, short days and stress: how to tell which one it is, and what to do about each.
Cleaning the coop in twenty minutes
The scoop, the swap and the weekly scrub, with the order I do it in so it stays quick.
Your first six weeks with new hens
The first night, the first week of settling in and the habits I would set from day one.
How I collect, wash and keep eggs
When to collect, when not to wash and how long eggs keep on the shelf.
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The Hen House Letter
A free letter every Saturday from the backyard: what the hens did this week, one job and one thing to try.
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