Saturday, 26 May 2012

First Time Chicken Keepers

We aim to build the finest resource on the web for first time chicken keepers. We’ve added a poultry keepers directory. One of your first decisions will be what type of breed is suited to your needs. A range of guest articles will be added to the site from beginners to seasoned professionals to help you on your way.

Firstly what breed is best for you and your environment, do you want to keep hens or chickens for information on the many breeds check in the poultry keepers directory if you are a novice and you’d like to share your experiences starting out then please get in touch and we’ll help you share your experience. Any pictures of you and your birds you’d like to send us get in touch and we’ll add them to the chicken gallery.Secondly what types of disease are poultry susceptible to for first timers you’ll want to know how to get rid of red mite and how long red mite last possibly have concerns over Newcastle Disease in chickens. We will continue to keep you updated on any news related to chicken disease.Thirdly which type of housing is best wooden or recycled plastic chicken houses. If your looking to keep initial costs down wood may be cheaper but it won’t protect against a red mite infestation or last for the length of time a plastic chicken house will.Do I need a run for my chicken house? The extra space for your birds will be appreciated see some examples here of chicken houses and runs.

For first time chciken keepers and long term breeders we’d love some input and stories to share feel free to let us know about your first time keeping chickens.


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