One of the most frequently asked questions first time chicken owners ask us is how to feed their new flock. Just what can chickens eat? Read on to find out about what and how to feed your feathered friends… Can chickens eat bananas? Absolutely! Bananas are an eggcellent source of nutrition for your flock! Extremely
ChickenGuard, the automatic chicken coop door opener manufacturer, issues advice for all chicken owners, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. April, 2020 – With the US Government’s recent decision to extend mandatory social distancing and quarantine through the end of April, there is a huge surge in people interested in housing commercial laying hens
More and more Americans are flocking to embrace and value having chickens at home. Are you thinking about joining them but currently nesting on the fence? Curious about just how much housing chickens’ cost and if they’re the right pets for you? ChickenGuard is here to help! Of course, we at ChickenGuard know full well
Summer is finally here! Well, a few sunnier, brighter days at least. Whilst these warmer temperatures are great for most of us, please spare a thought for our feathery friends who often struggle in the outdoor heat. Here are our top five things to consider this summer to ensure your chickens are happy. 1 –
As children and parents across the country gleefully welcome back the infamous characters in ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’, we can’t help but notice that there’s been a big oversight in the cast. From cats and dogs to pigs and even a turkey, we have one question – where are the chickens? It’s time
It seems the easiest thing in the world about chicken keeping and it should be a pleasure. But catching your hens can turn into quite a palaver. Remember a chicken is no slouch. Chickens can run at 9mph. The average human can run at 8.6 mph. It can be an annoyingly close race! Every chicken
Spring has officially sprung and as we adjust to the clucks going back and waking up an hour earlier, it’s time to spare a thought for your feathered friends as their bodies adapt to daylight saving. Take a sneak beak at our top tips to ease your chickens into spring. Adjust their routines Not everyone
