I so very much agree with you. Thank you for your content. This is simply very very valuable & hopeful that chickens do not have to be tortured to death by people who exploit them as egg-machines. This is so very much better. God bless you.
Rescue hens are so wonderful. Where did you get yours from? I’ve found eggs from our chickens taste so much better than shop bought ones and the chickens are just great company.
@@mygardeningjourney3554 British Hen Welfare Trust - wonderful volunteer group who link with the farmers to collect the 18 month old hens that would otherwise be sent for slaughter. Yes, because the hens don’t know that the cruelty and suffering that they endured was at the hand of humans, they are super friendly. And as you say, the eggs taste better because I know the hens have eaten well and because there’s no guilt involved.
Howdy from Wales! 👋🏽 Born in England but living here. I'm hoping the regulations are more lax in Wales due to focus on farming culture. Thank you for these videos! They're super helpful and informative. Can't wait to have some feathery company, hoping to get Norfolk Greys!
I think some of the regulations will apply in Wales but worth a check. I’m glad the videos are helpful. Have you got your hens yet? Norfolk Greys are lovely birds!
What a stupendous video you have shared!!! I live on a small "allotment " that I own out right in suburbia and keep a small flock of hens for all of the same reasons you do in addition to "food security" although I dont free range due to predators! While I have kept a few different breeds, I have settled on Speckled Sussex and have found them to be an excellent dual purpose Heritage Breed although not a common breed in the US!
Sorry for the delay responding, been a busy couple of weeks at work! We started with bantams but moved to Rhode Island Reds. We only free range when we are in the garden but mainly to stop them from destroying my flowers. Foxes are an issue here, lost two flocks to them so far 🙁
Oh wow, that sounds amazing. Chickens will be a great addition. Low maintenance and a regular supply of great tasting eggs. Are you moving in soon, or have you moved in already?
😢😢 sad about foxes but they aren’t doing it out of meanness. We don’t and will not get chickens but I love hearing the cluck about while people are near. Great informative video and hope it helps someone also ng the way. Have a fab week, stay safe, Ali ⛄️☔️🇨🇦
Thank you for your comment. The foxes were doing what comes naturally to them but it was as sad day. I’m hoping my upgrades to the coop will keep my flock safe. I hope you have a great week too.
I know people with it in the restrictive covenants on homes built in 50’s. I suspect it is in to try and avoid it becoming a problem for people living nearby.
We kept our 1st flock of chickens on our allotment. We had 3 White Star pullets from a breeder. Advantages, another allotment holder can help if we are away from home (we help with watering when they are away.) Disadvantages,1 you don't tend to spend as much time with your birds so they don't get as tame 2. 6:30 trips to let them out of their coop can be a problem if there are houses nearby. 3. Ours were stolen, not by a fox (no blood or carcasses anywhere) door unbolted. I far prefer having our current 3 ex-rescues (much more docile Warrens) in our back garden. We have a couple of neighbours we can call on if we go away, in exchange for eggs. We don't keep a cock so very little noise and we keep the coop and run clean so no smell.. PS All flocks have to be registered now.
Hi. Just found your channel after searching TH-cam and I’ve had 3 buff Orpingtons for 7 months now. They are sisters and one of them started laying eggs last Sunday, I felt like a proud mum 😄 Before I got the chickens I bought a fully enclosed run from Gardensdirect as I’m rural, I was worried about foxes and rats and know they won’t get in there very easily. Well done for a great video. I’ve subscribed 👍🏼 Thanks for reminding me to register my little girls 🐓🐥
Many thanks for this, very helpful👍 I recently read that all poultry, regardless of flock size, will be required to be registered commencing some time this year. 😕 It doesn’t feel good to be placed under such scrutiny, for keeping so much as couple of old pet bantams, but understandable I suppose.
When you register anything in law you are giving control of whatever you register to the state. They will use this to kill your flock for the future bird flu pandemics. Do not register your chickens and remember as long as you do not give them your legal name they can't do anything. They don't want us have control of our food supply so do not entertain this over reach of power by our mental world they are creating. Moderna create a vaccine last year and their shares have spiked since MSM are creating the expectation of what they know is coming.
nice post and informative, its a shame that man are causing all the problems. I love my flocks and will do everything to protect them but it seems that we are fighting a losing battle.
I’ve never seen a fox and live in the country they are free range I’ve had them 7 years I’m so confused at why there is no foxes in our area the farmer about a mile away is the same his just roam free never seen a fox 🤞
It is interesting you don’t have foxes, we have quite a lot near us and it’s a constant fight to keep them from our chickens. I can see scratch marks where they keep trying to get in to the coop. I wonder if it is because we are on the outskirts of a city. We have quite a bit of open areas and they have access to food from restaurants and shops.
I so very much agree with you. Thank you for your content. This is simply very very valuable & hopeful that chickens do not have to be tortured to death by people who exploit them as egg-machines. This is so very much better. God bless you.
Thank you for your comment. I love being able to see where my eggs come from and happy chickens.
I wish I’d known how much joy my four ‘rescued’ ex commercial hens would give me. - I’d have got hens years ago!
Rescue hens are so wonderful. Where did you get yours from? I’ve found eggs from our chickens taste so much better than shop bought ones and the chickens are just great company.
@@mygardeningjourney3554 British Hen Welfare Trust - wonderful volunteer group who link with the farmers to collect the 18 month old hens that would otherwise be sent for slaughter. Yes, because the hens don’t know that the cruelty and suffering that they endured was at the hand of humans, they are super friendly. And as you say, the eggs taste better because I know the hens have eaten well and because there’s no guilt involved.
Very helpful video. We’re moving to a house with just under an acre and can’t wait to start our chicken journey. 😊
I hope your move goes well and you get settled with some chickens soon!
Howdy from Wales! 👋🏽 Born in England but living here. I'm hoping the regulations are more lax in Wales due to focus on farming culture.
Thank you for these videos! They're super helpful and informative. Can't wait to have some feathery company, hoping to get Norfolk Greys!
I think some of the regulations will apply in Wales but worth a check. I’m glad the videos are helpful. Have you got your hens yet? Norfolk Greys are lovely birds!
Glad to know your post, thanks for sharing❤
Thanks for your comment!
What a stupendous video you have shared!!! I live on a small "allotment " that I own out right in suburbia and keep a small flock of hens for all of the same reasons you do in addition to "food security" although I dont free range due to predators! While I have kept a few different breeds, I have settled on Speckled Sussex and have found them to be an excellent dual purpose Heritage Breed although not a common breed in the US!
Sorry for the delay responding, been a busy couple of weeks at work! We started with bantams but moved to Rhode Island Reds. We only free range when we are in the garden but mainly to stop them from destroying my flowers. Foxes are an issue here, lost two flocks to them so far 🙁
I found the video very informative. Thanks for sharing this valuable insight.
I'm glad I was able to help.
Great video, just bought a house with stables and fields on the back. I want chickens again.
Oh wow, that sounds amazing. Chickens will be a great addition. Low maintenance and a regular supply of great tasting eggs. Are you moving in soon, or have you moved in already?
Thanks, helpful video mate
Glad it helped
😢😢 sad about foxes but they aren’t doing it out of meanness. We don’t and will not get chickens but I love hearing the cluck about while people are near. Great informative video and hope it helps someone also ng the way. Have a fab week, stay safe, Ali ⛄️☔️🇨🇦
Thank you for your comment. The foxes were doing what comes naturally to them but it was as sad day. I’m hoping my upgrades to the coop will keep my flock safe. I hope you have a great week too.
Ive never seen a restrive covernant saying you cant keep chickens, is it a new build thing?
I know people with it in the restrictive covenants on homes built in 50’s. I suspect it is in to try and avoid it becoming a problem for people living nearby.
We kept our 1st flock of chickens on our allotment. We had 3 White Star pullets from a breeder. Advantages, another allotment holder can help if we are away from home (we help with watering when they are away.) Disadvantages,1 you don't tend to spend as much time with your birds so they don't get as tame 2. 6:30 trips to let them out of their coop can be a problem if there are houses nearby. 3. Ours were stolen, not by a fox (no blood or carcasses anywhere) door unbolted. I far prefer having our current 3 ex-rescues (much more docile Warrens) in our back garden. We have a couple of neighbours we can call on if we go away, in exchange for eggs. We don't keep a cock so very little noise and we keep the coop and run clean so no smell.. PS All flocks have to be registered now.
Hi. Just found your channel after searching TH-cam and I’ve had 3 buff Orpingtons for 7 months now. They are sisters and one of them started laying eggs last Sunday, I felt like a proud mum 😄 Before I got the chickens I bought a fully enclosed run from Gardensdirect as I’m rural, I was worried about foxes and rats and know they won’t get in there very easily. Well done for a great video. I’ve subscribed 👍🏼
Thanks for reminding me to register my little girls 🐓🐥
Thank you for your comment, it’s really appreciated. Buff Orpington’s are lovely chickens. Fresh eggs are the best, I hope you enjoy them.
Many thanks for this, very helpful👍
I recently read that all poultry, regardless of flock size, will be required to be registered commencing some time this year. 😕
It doesn’t feel good to be placed under such scrutiny, for keeping so much as couple of old pet bantams, but understandable I suppose.
I’ll keep an ear out for that. I hope they keep things proportionate and, if they do make everyone register, people are not put off keeping chickens.
When you register anything in law you are giving control of whatever you register to the state.
They will use this to kill your flock for the future bird flu pandemics. Do not register your chickens and remember as long as you do not give them your legal name they can't do anything. They don't want us have control of our food supply so do not entertain this over reach of power by our mental world they are creating. Moderna create a vaccine last year and their shares have spiked since MSM are creating the expectation of what they know is coming.
I’ve always wanted chickens ❤🤩
We love having ours and recommend them if you have the space to keep them.
nice post and informative, its a shame that man are causing all the problems. I love my flocks and will do everything to protect them but it seems that we are fighting a losing battle.
Thank you for the comment! It does seem like things are always getting a little bit harder.
I’ve never seen a fox and live in the country they are free range I’ve had them 7 years I’m so confused at why there is no foxes in our area the farmer about a mile away is the same his just roam free never seen a fox 🤞
It is interesting you don’t have foxes, we have quite a lot near us and it’s a constant fight to keep them from our chickens. I can see scratch marks where they keep trying to get in to the coop. I wonder if it is because we are on the outskirts of a city. We have quite a bit of open areas and they have access to food from restaurants and shops.
Don't forget to register with DEFRA from the 1st oct 2024
I’m still waiting to hear back from them!!