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Pet poultry advice

Free expert advice on caring for chickens, ducks and geese

Looking for advice about pet poultry? From housing to health, we’ve got plenty advice on helping you care for your feathery friends.

Chicken advice

If it’s chicken advice you need, you’re in cluck! We have advice on a range of topics, covering diet, housing, health, and more.

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Duck and goose advice

Whilst we no longer rehome ducks and geese at Woodgreen, we can still offer you advice on how to care for them. Discover what they need to live a happy, healthy life in our advice articles.

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Bird flu – all you need to know

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has become more prevalent in recent years. But what does it mean for your own flock of poultry?

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Make your own: Spider enrichment feeder

Celebrate Halloween, and give your chickens an exciting new way to eat their forage with this spooky spider enrichment feeder!

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Converting a shed for poultry

Poultry need lots of space as well as a safe coop to keep them safe and warm at night. Converting wooden sheds or Wendy houses for your poultry can make an ideal home for them. Here are some tips on how to get started.

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How to house your ducks and geese

When it comes to housing your ducks or geese, providing the right enclosure is crucial.

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An introduction to ducks and geese

A fast fact guide to help you decide whether having ducks and geese as pets is right for you.

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Ducks and Geese health - what to look out for

Here are a few common diseases that you should be on the lookout for.

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What should you feed your ducks and geese

Here we explain what you should feed your ducks and geese to help your feathered friends lead happy and healthy lives.

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Owning a cockerel and why they make great pets

Cockerels are a joy to own and make great pets. They're caring, loyal and will help keep your chickens happy and healthy.

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How to introduce chickens to each other

A natural and varied diet will help your chickens lead a long and healthy life, but it also keeps things interesting for them.

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Should I adopt ex-caged hens?

Woodgreen has been supporting the rescue of ex-commercial hens alongside the British Hen Welfare for around 10 years.

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How to spot bumblefoot in chickens

Bumblefoot is the common name for a form of pododermatitis or inflammation of the foot.

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Your chickens' health: what to look out for

A happy, healthy chicken will appear bright and alert.

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