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Hello all! I am picking my hens up on Sunday and am wondering whether to go for 3 or 4? My run is 12m2 and has a coop in which is about 1m2 plus the nest box. Would it be a good idea to go for 4 or should I stick to 3 for starters? Thanks!

Hi guys, I’ve got a dust bath in the run ready for the hens as the ground has wire mesh and weed membrane under so they won’t be able to dig a natural one. In this wet weather, what should I use in the bath? I could dig some dirt but it is pretty much mud at the moment... Any ideas using...

Hi all, I’m very new to the world of chicken keeping, I just have a back garden ready to site a coop, run and some chickens! Hope to get to know you and gain some valuable information along the way! Many thanks Gareth

Hi everyone! I’m looking to buy a coop with attached run for 3 - 4 hens, I have seen 3 that I like but would like some advise if possible please?! Is it important to have a run that you can walk in to? Should the run have a solid roof or mesh with a rain cover? How much vertical space do hens...