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We are only 20 minutes from the German border so I will do some reading up on coccidia!

Its good to know your chickens seem to be coping OK. I'm so happy the weather is due to cool down again tomorrow.... the Netherlands isn't designed for this many days over 30C!! Do you do anything to help the chickens cool down? I've heard frozen fruit can be a nice snack on these hot days.

Wow! Thank you for such a comprehensive answer! We are planning on getting our first chickens through a breeder from the Barnevelder club so hopefully is a good and trustworthy source. We will definitely ask if the chicks were vaccinated but it sounds like with good management practices the...

Hi BDutch :) I do have one quick question, do you bother with any vaccinations for your birds? I've read that it can be worth ensuring they have Marek's vaccination but that its becoming less effective as time goes one. We aren't planning on exhibiting or anything.

I might be a little late to the game here, but I'm a new member about to get our first chickens in the Netherlands. Our homestead is 20 minutes from the German border. We will be heading to Barneveld to get some Barnevelers. Would be interested if there are any other Dutch members on here...