Backyard Poultry Services

It is recommended that you register your flock (however small and including pets) with the Government to receive direct updates on any bird housing notifications: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/poultry-including-game-birds-registration-rules-and-forms

This section of our website contains general advice and helpful tips for keeping Chickens

There are many sources of poultry and lots of different breeds and varieties to choose from. When selecting the breed and number of birds you want, it is important to consider the type and size of accommodation you have and also what you want the birds for; breeding, showing, meat, laying eggs or pets.

Click on the links below for some helpful information:

• Where to purchase chickens and some general points
• Housing
• Feeding
• Common health problems
• Medications
• All about eggs
• Vaccination
• Euthanasia