Llamas are hardy and versatile, but their health depends on a high-fibre diet, balanced minerals, and the right care at every stage. This guide covers everything you need to know about feeding, housing, and caring for llamas in the UK.
Goats are hardy, inquisitive animals, but their health and productivity depend on the right nutrition at every stage. This guide covers everything you need to know about feeding, housing, and caring for goats in the UK—whether you’re raising dairy, meat, fibre, or pet goats.
Rheas are impressive, flightless birds that require specialist nutrition and care to thrive on UK smallholdings. From high-protein starter crumb for chicks to fibre-rich adult feeds, this guide covers everything you need to know about feeding, housing, and caring for rheas at every stage of life. Whether you’re new to keeping rheas or looking to optimise your flock’s health, you’ll find practical advice and expert tips throughout.
Introduction Ostriches are the world’s largest birds and, while still relatively rare, are becoming more popular on UK smallholdings and farms. Whether you’re keeping them for meat, eggs, breeding, or simply as impressive additions to your land, providing the right...
July brings the height of summer to UK smallholdings, with long days, rapid growth, and fresh challenges. This month’s journal shares practical advice on grazing, water, bedding, poultry care, pest control, and fencing—plus trusted Chestnut Mill products to help your animals stay healthy and comfortable all season long.
Discover our top-quality poultry bedding range, including customer favourites Fresh Bed and Easichick. Designed for comfort, hygiene, and easy cleaning—give your flock the best with Chestnut Mill’s trusted products and fast UK delivery.
