Foxes and chickens just don't mix. If you're one of those unfortunate owners of backyard chickens who have seen first hand what a fox can do, be sure to fox proof your current chicken coop. It is horr...

If you're thinking of getting backyard chickens, you've no doubt considered if your local council has any rules on keeping a small flock of chickens. Any rules developed by your council are there to k...

Mites and lice are no fun for any type of pet. These tiny creatures even find their way into the backyard chicken coop, affecting the health of your chickens which affect the quantity and quality of e...

Most owners of backyard chickens are familiar with the concept of a 'pecking order' in chicken society. Many people however, do not really understand the effects of adding new chickens to an existing ...

If you search on the Internet or Ebay for a chicken coop, or even visit your local pet store, you'll likely stumble across one of the various styles of timber chicken coops available for sale. Many po...