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  Whilst the warmer months bring perks to chicken owners with extended daylight hours, better weather conditions and, of course, more eggs, it is important not to forget that summer can be a stressful time for your flock. Chickens can suffer increased stress from situations that arise during the summer months, including parasite infestation, heat…

Innovation, problem solving and enhanced customer experience led to poultry nutrition and healthcare manufacturer, Nettex Poultry, winning the Packaging Application and Delivery award at the 2022 Veterinary Marketing Association (VMA) Awards. Their winning product, the Total Hygiene Pack, was recognised by judge, Tim Potter, for providing a great solution to a problem for a specific…

  There are a number of Pesky Pests that can live on your chickens or in their housing, they can be a real problem for your flock – it is essential to identify, tackle if necessary and help deter future infestations. Which Pesky Pests could affect my chickens? • Red Mites • Lice • Northern…

    First aid, hygiene and behavioural solutions for a safe, happy and healthy flock. As winter draws in, it’s essential to prepare your flock and their housing. Less daylight hours, wet and muddy conditions, increased exposure to bacteria and viruses, prolonged confinement in housing and bullying are all factors that affect the health and…

    Summer Lovin’ Supplements for Healthy, Happy Chickens Whilst the warmer months bring perks to chicken owners with extended daylight hours, better weather conditions and, of course, more eggs, it is important not to forget that summer can be a stressful time for your flock. Chickens can suffer increased stress from situations that arise…

    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…

  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…

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,…

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…