Easy Tips How To Caring Chickens

Caring chickens is far easier than most people think, there are a few duties that are required in order to keep your chickens happy and healthy but other than that is it! Once you have initially purchased your chickens and the coop there is no other major costs which is another positive thing. Keeping,raising and caring chickens offers great educational benefits to your children who can find out where food comes from and the learn about the responsibilities of looking after a pet. A chicken really is a pet with perks!
 

Did you know that four chickens will on average produce more than 1,000 eggs per year! That's around three per day!
 
The Perfect Home for your Chickens
When deciding to keeping and caring chickens where to put your chickens in your garden look for a sheltered spot that is out of the wind sheltered from the harsher elements, ideally try to find a grassy area. If you do not have grass this is still OK, wood chippings are a great solution and can be replaced every month or so.
 
Chicken houses
There is a huge range currently on the market differing greatly in size, shape and price. Some come with built-in runs and some will need to be added on as an extra. I would always recommend purchasing a run of some kind as this will always allow your chickens to get the exercise they need.
 
Many have raised areas which are beneficial to the chicken as they keep the birds away from pests and the damp. The enclosed areas within the hen houses are where many of the birds will choose to roost and lay their eggs, so choosing the right coop for your birds is very important.
 
Your chicken coop must be in a well lit area. 14 hours of sunlight will help to ensure optimum egg laying. Choose a good quality timber and ideally one which has been pressure treated so it will last and not rot. On the market you will find a huge variety of chicken cottages, arks, houses, coops. All are variations on the same theme but differ in size, shape and cost. Look out for the one that will accommodate your chickens needs whilst fitting within your budget. The fanciest coop may not be the best coop for your bird.
 
Chicken Care & Chicken Coop Cleaning
Chickens coops need to be cleaned out at least every three weeks, if however the litter on the floor becomes damp it is advisable to clean more frequently. Move the chicken coop around your garden, giving your chickens access to new areas of grass and preventing bald patches in your grass arising from overuse.
 
Feeding & Caring Chickens
Purchase a good quality feeder and food for your chickens and ensure the feeder is re-filled every 4 days. Chickens will happily also eat weeds and bugs in your garden. Make sure the chickens have a constant supply of water at all times. 

Exercise  
Each day open the coop door and allow your chickens into the run or even better if you are going to be around and your garden is secure and fox free let them roam around the garden. An exercised hen is a happy hen. 

Collection of Eggs
You chickens will not lay eggs until they are at least one year old. Egg production during the winter months will quickly diminish as the cold weather sets in because natural knows that the survival rates of chicks during cold spells is incredibly low.
 
Chicken Handling
To prevent your chicken from freaking out the best way to get hold of them is to use one quick and swift movement to grab their feet fromunderneath. The moment you try to chase or grab their wings or tail your bird will freak out. Remember that a chicken that panics will reduce their egg production very quickly. Once you have the chicken by its legs, use one hand to support it underneath and bring it close to the side of your body.


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