Farming / Smallholding Articles

A simple, calculator-style guide to daily feed amounts for laying hens in winter — with a table you can scale by flock size, plus tips to reduce waste (and unwanted visitors).

Frozen drinkers are a winter headache. Here are simple, low-risk setups and routines that keep water available all day plus signs your flock isn't drinking enough.

A printable-style winter checklist for keeping hens comfortable and productive: water, feed, coop setup, bedding, weekly health checks, and what to do when laying slows.