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Nettex Poultry Proud to Support the British Hen Welfare Trust
After a challenging year, Nettex Poultry, the UK manufacturer of complete solutions for healthy, happy chickens, are proud to announce their commitment to support the British Hen Welfare Trust through 2021. This exciting partnership means that Nettex Poultry will contribute up to £10,000 for the UK’s leading rehoming charity from the sale of…
Nettex Launch Virocur Defra Approved Disinfectant – supporting chicken owners through the Avian Influenza outbreak
The risk of Avian Influenza is a significant concern for UK backyard chicken owners, with over 60,000 birds currently affected at 7 locations for captive birds, with a further 15 locations for cases in wild birds across the UK [1] [2] Due to the rise in number of cases, and to reduce the risk of disease…
Moulting chickens and how we can help them
Chickens go through several moults in their lifetime, here Clare Taylor (aka The Chicken Whisperer) discusses the steps you can take to support your birds through what is a stressful period. A chicken’s first moult is shortly after they hatch and they will have two, sometimes three moults before they achieve their adult plumage. Thereafter,…
Re-launch of the NETTEX Poultry Range
From 1st September 2020 the Nettex backyard poultry range will undergo an eggciting re-launch – revealing a great new look and packaging to further meet the needs of the modern-day backyard chicken keeper. Range improvements have been made based on insights gained from recent consumer research and feedback, ensuring Nettex continues to provide the complete…
Pesky Pests such as lice and mites can live not only on your chickens and the housing but also in the dustbath too. Dustbaths in your covered run encourages social behaviour, but remember to sprinkle Nettex Total Hygiene Powder in the dustbath as this helps to create an uninhabitable environment for lice and mites. #peskypests
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At last, our high streets are open for business again! So, now's the time to show how much you've missed them by shopping local for your Nettex essentials. Remember, our Pesky Pests products are 10% OFF! Who's your favourite Nettex stockist? Find a stockist at buff.ly/3g4SMXL
It's National Pet Month, and here's a super-cute photo to get you in the mood. Let's see your 'hens as pets' photos, folks:) #NationalPetMonth
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Beaky, Tiggy and lumpy Luna are my latest hens who will eventually join my other 15 girls. They were 3 of the 8 poorly hens we had at Hereford BHWT rehoming day last Sunday. Beaky, as well as having a twisted beak, also has an infection in one eye, Tiggy has an injury to her leg and Lumpy Luna has a big lump underneath her eye. With medication and tlc they are starting to settle in and show their characters.