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An approach to red mite control with predator mites

01 August 2019

Red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae), a blood sucking mite, is a particular problem during the warmer months, generally between March and October.

Why is Poultry Grit so important?

31 July 2019

A very important aspect of chicken husbandry is making grit available to your birds. Commercial laying hens have a diet containing a type of soluble grit, usually in the form of limestone granules, therefore for backyard hens and ex-battery hens topping up their diet with a suitable grit is necessary.

Managing your birds during cold weather

31 January 2019

As the days become short and the night’s cold, we all like to come home and turn up the heat but unfortunately this is not a luxury that your birds have.