Backyard chickens are one of the most rewarding additions to a garden. They provide fresh eggs, reduce food waste, improve compost, and bring real character to your outdoor space.
This hub brings together practical, UK-focused advice on feeding, housing, health, and everyday care — without overcomplicating the process.
Whether you’re keeping hens in a suburban garden or on a larger plot, start here.
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Most problems with backyard chickens start before you even bring them home.
These guides walk you through what you actually need — from setup and space to choosing the right birds — so you don’t waste money or run into avoidable issues early on.
Introduction Free-range chickens are brilliant for the garden. They reduce pests naturally, add fertility to the soil and, if we’re honest, bring real character to
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Most chicken health problems come back to feeding — either the wrong foods, poor balance, or too many treats.
These guides show what chickens should eat, what to avoid, and how to feed properly so you get healthy birds and consistent egg production.
Keeping Chickens the Simple, Sustainable Way Backyard chickens are one of the most rewarding additions to a garden. They provide fresh eggs, reduce food waste,
Introduction It’s been an eventful first week here at the Backyard Farm — and thankfully, it’s all been positive. From Giblets and Apollo taking their
Introduction When I started what I now think of as Phase 2 of the Backyard Farm, I made a simple decision early on: I wanted
Introduction Building chicken nest boxes doesn’t need to be complicated, expensive, or perfectly finished to work well. In fact, most backyard and suburban chicken keepers
Bad housing causes more problems than anything else — stress, illness, escape attempts, and even predator losses.
These guides cover how to set up and maintain a coop that actually works in UK conditions, keeping your chickens safe, dry, and settled.
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Why do chickens eat their egg shells? Egg shells offer a great source of calcium and other minerals that a chicken needs to create an
Introduction It’s been an eventful first week here at the Backyard Farm — and thankfully, it’s all been positive. From Giblets and Apollo taking their
Introduction Keeping chickens in the UK has quietly become one of the most practical ways to reconnect with your food, reduce household waste, and move
From an Early Diary Entry to a Backyard System This article started life as a simple progress update about backyard chickens and digging out a
Introduction Can Chickens Eat Bananas? Yes, chickens can eat bananas, and they absolutely love them! These sweet, nutritious fruits make for a delicious treat that
Introduction Free-range chickens are brilliant for the garden. They reduce pests naturally, add fertility to the soil and, if we’re honest, bring real character to
Introduction When I started what I now think of as Phase 2 of the Backyard Farm, I made a simple decision early on: I wanted
Introduction Looking for a natural way to support your chickens’ health? Apple cider vinegar for chickens has become a popular natural supplement among backyard poultry
Introduction Building chicken nest boxes doesn’t need to be complicated, expensive, or perfectly finished to work well. In fact, most backyard and suburban chicken keepers
Chickens can either wreck your garden — or massively improve it — depending on how you manage them.
Used properly, they help control pests, improve soil, and recycle waste. These guides show how to make chickens work with your garden, not against it.
Spring is kicking in Spring is officially starting to kick into its full swing, after a stormy start to the season with 3 storms the
Introduction When I started what I now think of as Phase 2 of the Backyard Farm, I made a simple decision early on: I wanted
Why do chickens eat their egg shells? Egg shells offer a great source of calcium and other minerals that a chicken needs to create an
From an Early Diary Entry to a Backyard System This article started life as a simple progress update about backyard chickens and digging out a
What this article covers Boosting your chickens immune system Chickens, like humans have an immune system which is responsible for defending against infections and diseases.
Introduction Free-range chickens are brilliant for the garden. They reduce pests naturally, add fertility to the soil and, if we’re honest, bring real character to
Introduction Keeping chickens in the UK has quietly become one of the most practical ways to reconnect with your food, reduce household waste, and move
Introduction Looking for a natural way to support your chickens’ health? Apple cider vinegar for chickens has become a popular natural supplement among backyard poultry
Introduction It’s been an eventful first week here at the Backyard Farm — and thankfully, it’s all been positive. From Giblets and Apollo taking their
Introduction Building chicken nest boxes doesn’t need to be complicated, expensive, or perfectly finished to work well. In fact, most backyard and suburban chicken keepers
Most chicken problems are avoidable if you catch them early — or better yet, prevent them entirely.
These guides focus on the common mistakes that lead to illness, stress, and poor productivity, so you can avoid issues before they become difficult to fix.
Why do chickens eat their egg shells? Egg shells offer a great source of calcium and other minerals that a chicken needs to create an
Introduction Free-range chickens are brilliant for the garden. They reduce pests naturally, add fertility to the soil and, if we’re honest, bring real character to
What this article covers Boosting your chickens immune system Chickens, like humans have an immune system which is responsible for defending against infections and diseases.
Introduction Can Chickens Eat Bananas? Yes, chickens can eat bananas, and they absolutely love them! These sweet, nutritious fruits make for a delicious treat that
Keeping chickens doesn’t need to be complicated — but it does need the right approach.
This hub is for anyone who wants practical, no-nonsense advice that works in real UK gardens, without overcomplicating things.
Start with the basics, build slowly, and enjoy the process.