Nathan Levick is a furniture designer – and a henkeeper. He used his professional skills to create his own chicken house…
Having kept chickens now for quite a few years, and being naturally concerned for their welfare, I find it very frustrating that chicken houses often fall short of some of the fundamental requirements needed to keep chickens comfortable and healthy. My solution was to make my own chicken house. It is built on legs to provide shelter for the birds from rain and too much sun and to stop rats from making nests below the house. Experience has shown that chickens unfortunately attract rats and they will make their home beneath the house if they can. Rats carry disease and take chicks. They will eat through a chicken house to get inside.
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Meet Suzie!
We are delighted that Suzie Baldwin has joined our writing team on Your Chickens. Suzie is a high-profile chicken enthusiast who has appeared on TV, written books and runs a poultry business in Surrey. Here she tells her chicken-keeping story.
Storing Your Eggs
Julie Moore examines a key issue for henkeepers.
Chickens In South Africa
Charlotte returns from a trip to the Cape, and has a chicken tale to tell.
The Summer Of Love
It’s over! Winter has gone and bird flu restrictions are eased. The girls are loving it….
An Artist's Story
This month, Jeremy Hobson meets internationally-renowned wildlife artist and conservationist David Shepherd.
Izzie's Eggs
Izzie Simper, 7, is a real egg entrepreneur…
Hens That Eat Well, Lay Well
Smallholder Range
Great Greens
Suzie Baldwin recommends some favourites from the garden which are great for your chickens’ health
Get Snapping!
Julie Moore has some tips on how to have fun photographing your chickens
P Is For Pests
An eclectic alphabet of chicken facts with a difference.