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Growing Guides How to keep chickens

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31/01/2008

Chicken keeping

Keeping chickens is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the UK today, and small wonder. The birds are productive, friendly pets which give you a regular supply of fresh eggs and liven up your garden or allotment with their daily routines.

They are relatively inexpensive to keep but they need a little attention to keep them in good condition.

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Before you make the decision to keep any birds, always check with your local authority to ensure there are no restrictions on your property with regards to keeping livestock.

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Chicken keeping kit

  • Hen house, which should be cleaned once a week
  • Space to roam or a run
  • Feeder and feed
  • Water container
  • Dust-free wood shavings

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  1. I want to get chickens but my housing accociation wont let me, our garden is HUGE, all the neighbors have signed a letter saying they want the chickens as well but the housing accociation still wont allow it. Does any 1 know anything that can help me??? 64
    Posted by Kieran on 21/09/2009 16:44:24
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  2. my school are thinking about getting chickens when do chickens lay there do they have certain time of year to lay there eggs ????
    Posted by chloe hughes on 06/02/2009 14:43:34
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