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I have two questions 1: Is there any home made remedies for keeping Foxes away from my hens when I get them? 2: Would a cat be interested in a few hens?

Welcome from North Shropshire!

Thanks, when I get new hens I will use that method

Ok, so how would I introduce them andwhat breeds get on with rirs and production hens?

Next spring, im planning on getting chickens :) . They are going to be rirs or production hens. Im starting off with 4 hens but would it be possible to add other breeds in two years time? I would like a mixed flock but I have a neighbour that has connections to a chicken farm. So I am going to...

thanks for a minute there I was going to use egg shells as grit

Hi I'm pretty new to posting questions and I haven't yet got any chickens. But I just have a few questions: 1) I read somewhere that you can give them egg shells as a type of grit. Can I use store bought egg shells or is it best to stay away from them? 2) can they eat cheese if I have a baked...

I'm thinking of having a small backyard flock and then,if I like the hobby I will expand to More. Does anyone know what number of hens I should start off with?

Hi I just found out that I could be getting chickens! I am very excited as I have wanted them for ages. I have done a good amount of research on the internet and a small amount from a neighbour but I would love to know more from people who have loads of experience. I need to know about good...