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Trev’s Tips for Building a Nest Box
At The Poodle and The Hen we always like to grant our hens the highest level of comfort when it comes to their nest boxes. We feel it is the...
Breed guides
The Beauty of Leghorn Chickens
Our love for Leghorns at The Poodle and The Hen runs decades deep. Growing up, it was all the Leghorns at the chook shows that had Trev in complete awe...
Breed guides
The Beauty of Leghorn Chickens
Our love for Leghorns at The Poodle and The Hen runs decades deep. Growing up, it was all the Leghorns at the chook shows that had Trev in complete awe...
Health & care
A Complete Guide to Moulting
Ever headed down to the chook pen one morning to collect your eggs just to be struck by that heart stopping moment when you notice feathers scattered far and wide?...
Health & care
A Complete Guide to Moulting
Ever headed down to the chook pen one morning to collect your eggs just to be struck by that heart stopping moment when you notice feathers scattered far and wide?...
Breed guides
The Best Chicken Breeds for Dual Purpose - Egg Laying & Meat
Looking to raise chickens that lay eggs and are also great meat birds? Find out what the best chicken breeds for dual purpose are.
Breed guides
The Best Chicken Breeds for Dual Purpose - Egg Laying & Meat
Looking to raise chickens that lay eggs and are also great meat birds? Find out what the best chicken breeds for dual purpose are.
Getting started
How to Get the Best Eggs Out of Your Laying Hens
One of the best things about keeping chickens is the ability to collect eggs from your own backyard! But how do you take care of egg laying chickens so they produce the best possible eggs?
Getting started
How to Get the Best Eggs Out of Your Laying Hens
One of the best things about keeping chickens is the ability to collect eggs from your own backyard! But how do you take care of egg laying chickens so they produce the best possible eggs?