tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62487451638997568282024-03-12T17:38:27.415-07:00Flyte So FancyFlyte so Fancy design and hand-craft an extensive range of Poultry Houses all made here in Dorset, by Dorset craftsmen. We also stock a comprehensive range of poultry supplies and equipment so we can supply everything you need (except the chickens!). Buy securely on-line, we offer delivery throughout the UK, Ireland and some nearby parts of Europe.
Our blog's background image was taken from FSF HQ in early spring.Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-39970682700484681542018-08-09T03:38:00.002-07:002023-03-09T08:38:22.840-08:00Helping your chickens stay healthy this summer<br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">For those chickens lucky enough to be able to free-range, there are some real dangers lurking in our gardens and paddocks as flowers turn to fruit and veg, and leaves wilt and become beak height. Chickens will usually avoid bitter tasting plants but, if you see your chicken has collapsed or suffering with convulsions, he or she may have eaten something poisonous.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><u>Uncooked Beans:</u> Contain hemaglutin, which is very poisonous to birds</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><u>Lupins:</u> As beautiful as those blue and pink spires are, keep your birds away! The plant can cause nervous system problems.</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><u>Foxglove:</u> Lovely to look at but contains digitalis, a cardiac drug that causes the heart to slow down.</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><u>Advocados:</u> Contains a toxin that can be fatal, not only to poultry but to dogs, cats and cattle!</span></li>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">We are sure that you have remembered to provide some shade for your flock with this intense sunshine but <u>too much shade</u> can also be bad for your chickens' health, as can a <u>change in diet</u>. To keep your chickens healthy this summer, we recommend you:</span><br />
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<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Do not give too many treats. With the longer days, extreme heat and bored chickens, it may be tempting to give treats. We would advise against this, chickens will become fat and ill. While you might think it a good idea to give your chickens lots of succulent treats, this should not be a regular occurrence! Concentrate on a balanced diet of layers pellets, with a little corn as a treat. Any extras should be no more than 10% of their feed.</span></li>
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<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-weight: normal;">Make sure your chickens have access to plenty of cool water and check drinkers frequently. Chickens may not drink water when it's warm and harmful bacteria is likely to grow in drinkers more quickly. To combat algae growth and give your flock a boost, add some <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/natures-grub-apple-cider-vinegar">Apple Cider Vinegar</a><span style="background-color: white;">. </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Use in plastic drinkers only)</span>.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-weight: normal;">Create some shady spots, make a dust bath and if it's really hot, try spraying the ground with water, as evaporation will cool the air and give your birds some respite from the heat.</span></li>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Many poultry keepers were simply not prepared for the effects of DEFRA's Avian Flu restrictions which saw many birds housed indoors for a period of over four months! Birds became stressed and the free-range egg status was compromised and for some there was the heartbreaking and devastating culling of flocks. Thankfully, we have not had a confirmed new case in the UK for several months.</span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">One of the most challenging restrictions last year was to keep birds undercover in an effort to control the disease, by keeping wild birds and their droppings out. Much ingenuity was demonstrated as poultry were housed in sheds and garages and makeshift pens, and under trampolines and tarpaulins. As the restrictions were extended more permanent solutions, such as walk in runs, were erected. Flyte So Fancy's </span><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/Poultry-Protection-Pens" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Poultry Protection Pens</a><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> and </span><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/freestanding-walk-in-runs" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Walk In Runs</a><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> can be fitted with a </span><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/polycarbonate-roof-for-protection-pens" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">poly-carbonate roof</a><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> or simply a tarpaulin or </span><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/rainshades-for-chicken-runs" style="font-family: "helvetica neue", arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Rainshade</a><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> to keep droppings from wild birds out.</span></div>
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immune system, especially beneficial in times of stress. Sometimes during
the annual moult, when moving or introducing new chickens, or when
predators are making their presence felt, y</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">ou may notice that your hens go off-lay, lose feathers or are generally
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live and breed and promoting healthy bacteria in the gut, aiding digestion
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drinking water at the rate of one teaspoon (10ml) per litre and
can </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">be fed for about a week each month. Chicks and young birds can also
benefit but at a more diluted 2ml per litre. Take care not to add
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wounds and skin irritations (use 1 part to 10). It can </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;">depresses the growth of algae in the drinker and can</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px;"> also be used to clean feeding and drinking equipment. It can also
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<span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">Depending on the breed, it can take around 6 to 12 weeks for the moult to complete, during which time you may find only the occasional egg being laid. Replenishing feathers requires protein and so it is perhaps too much to ask that our girls continue to support egg production whilst simultaneously producing feathers. </span><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">Like hens, cockerels also moult and are likely to be infertile at this time as they lose body weight and their reproductive physiology is undergoing a resting phase, so they too will benefit from extra protein to help them put on body fat. </span></div>
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Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-81510649608147249022017-06-22T04:25:00.001-07:002023-03-10T08:35:33.162-08:00Chickens & Summer Holidays - 5 Things to Think AboutIt's getting near prime Summer holiday season (the three fans I have pointed at me in the FSF office can attest to that) and with the excitement of a holiday comes a little simple planning on how your chickens are to fair, while you sun yourself in a foreign clime.<br />
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Running off of AA batteries and coming with a manufacturer warranty, both the <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/chickenguard-door-openers">Chicken Guard</a> and <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/vsd-door-openers">VSD</a> Auto Door Opener Units are a real life saver for long weekends, holidays away and just having a lie in any day of the week.</div>
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A good sized drinker set up in the corner of your run will make sure that your hens always have access to fresh water. Drinkers with legs, like the <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/gaun-large-plastic-tripod-drinker">Gaun Tripod Drinkers</a>, means that the water stays clean and fresh while you're away and you don't have to worry about your hens kicking mud and other muck into their water. A big drinker would do well over a long weekend and the kind asking of a neighbour to top it up on occasion over a week would see your hens hydrated and fresh.</div>
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When it comes to feeding your hens the rules are not dissimilar to giving them a supply of fresh water. A hen will eat roughly 200g of Layers Pellets feed a day (dependent on what other food may be available) and so a feeder should take the number of hens you have to that ratio. <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/poultry-feeders">A good quality feeder</a>, raised up on legs, or with an anti-waste grid will prevent your hens from spilling or wasting feed. Again a kind person checking that the feeder is topped up, will keep your hens happy and well fed.</div>
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If you are going away for over a week you will need to ask someone to clean your hen house to make sure your chickens are living in hygienic conditions. This is important to avoid any infections in your hens from a dirty and mucky coop. With this in mind, you may want to make sure you have supplies for cleaning at the ready. We offer a next day delivery to most areas of the UK.</div>
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Perhaps one that isn't often thought of (but if you are away for a long time should be considered) who is going to collect your eggs. If you have six hens laying six eggs over six days, that is a total of thirty six eggs sitting in the nest box by the time you return. Not removing the eggs could result in them getting crushed leading to egg eating (a habit hard to break), your hens laying eggs all over the place in any clear spot and the possibility of a hen going broody and sitting on this great pile of eggs. As always, arranging a trusty person to come in and collect the eggs from the nestbox is the best thing to do and often a nice reward for checking on your chickens in your absence.</div>
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When going away and arranging looking after your hens some things are easy to organise. An Automatic Door and a larger feeder and drinker will take care of any long weekend you may have planned. Longer holidays require a little more planning, to make sure the hen house remains a hygienic place for your hens to live.</div>
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If you have any questions about the best way to look after your hens while on holiday, why not leave a comment below, or call us on 01300 345229 to speak to a member of the FSF Team.<br />
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Thanks for Reading<br />
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<br />Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-10809927067809735472017-03-10T06:38:00.001-08:002023-03-13T05:20:25.488-07:00The Classic Duck House - A Photo TourWhen it comes to a home in the country, ducks look for decidedly different things than their chickens chums, which is why when purchasing a home for your ducks, it's important to get a home suited for them.<div>
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Flyte so Fancy Duck houses are built from our <u>Tanalised Scandinavian redwood</u>, all the fixtures and fittings are <u>galvanised steel</u> making them robust and long lasting and all have been <u>designed with the needs of ducks in mind</u>. </div>
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The <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/small-classic-duck-house">Classic Duck house</a> is one of our most popular duck houses for first time duck keepers and established flocks alike. <u>Suitable for up to six ducks</u> (Indian-Runner sized), the duck house has all the essential features for keeping your ducks healthy and their home hygienic. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large Access Door on the Classic Duck House</td></tr>
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Ducks stand more upright than chickens, as such they need a larger door to get through. The Classic Duck house comes with <u>a large pop-hole opening</u>, and the door to the duck house folds down like a drawbridge, to provide an <u>easy to navigate ramp for your ducks</u> (most ducks don't do climbing or steep slopes). </div>
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Ducks are messy. They like to make a mess, they don't mind a mess and if they can take a small puddle and turn it into a quagmire they will. As such being able to clean the duck house out properly is important. The Classic Duck house comes with a <u>fully removable side panel</u>, so when it comes to cleaning you can <u>get right inside the duck house to clean every corner</u>. </div>
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As mentioned just above, ducks are messy. Due to this their home needs ventilation. <u>Ducks don't perch;</u> they sleep, poo and lay their eggs all inside the house. As such they need plenty of floor space and they need a <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/poultry-bedding">thick layer of bedding</a> to snuggle down in to. However all this messiness means <u>duck housing requires top ventilation</u> and the Classic Duck House (along with ventilation in the apex of the roof) also has a <u>large ventilation window in the side panel</u>; complete with sliding cover allowing you to open as you please. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small Classic Duck House</td></tr>
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The <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/small-classic-duck-house">Classic Duck house</a> is the ideal home for a flock of ducks, spacious with plenty of ventilation, to keep ducks in a healthy and hygienic house, with added rustic charm. </div>
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If you have any questions about our <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/duck-goose-houses">Flyte so Fancy Duck Houses</a> leave a comment below or call us on 01300 345229 to speak to a member of the Flyte so Fancy team; always happy to help. </div>
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Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-14934968118742417282017-03-03T07:43:00.001-08:002023-03-13T05:21:17.723-07:00A Photo Tour of the Maggie's 24 Hen HouseOne of our most popular hen houses since the workshop first nailed two boards together; the <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/maggies-hen-houses">Maggie's Hen House</a> range has everything you need to keep your hens happy and healthy. Coming with external nest boxes for easy egg retrieval, removable dirt trays for easy cleaning and a classic design that makes it easy on the eye, the Maggie's Hen House is ideal for first time poultry keepers and established flocks alike.<br />
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It even comes with an option for when your love of hens becomes so much you start to wonder where you are going to keep them all. <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/maggies-24-hen-house">The Maggie's 24 Hen House</a>. A substantial and robust hen house, for large flocks has everything that hens need to live in spacious luxury. This week's Flyte so Fancy Chicken Blog is a photo tour of the Maggie's 24 Hen House and its many features.<br />
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Starting inside the hen house, the Maggie's 24 comes with a set of <u>four raked perches</u> providing plenty of room for each and every hen to roost in comfort. The hen house comes with ventilation in the apex of the roof, however there is also <u>additional ventilation from a side window</u> with a sliding cover allowing you to provide extra air during warmer weather and keeping the hen house fresher and more hygienic.<br />
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The Maggie's 24 come with a <u>large external nestbox</u>. Dividers in the nest box provide three cosy dark areas for your hens to settle down in. The lift up lid of the nestbox then allows you to collect your eggs with ease.<br />
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The <u>removable dirt tray</u> can be accessed from <u>outside the coop via a sliding panel</u>. You can then take the dirt tray directly to your compost heap to get rid of your used bedding; making cleaning that much easier.<br />
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The Maggie's 24 Hen House is a large hen house for larger flocks. It's many labour saving features and easy access for cleaning make it a simple and easy to use hen house for poultry keepers. The additional option of <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/vsd-kit-for-flyte-so-fancy-maggies-hen-houses">adding an automatic door opener</a>, to save you early mornings to let the hens out.<br />
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If you have any questions about the Maggie's 24 Hen House why not leave a comment below or contact us on 01300 345229 to speak to a member of the Flyte so Fancy team.<br />
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Thanks for Reading<br />
JamesFlyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-30737896897814041882017-02-23T06:51:00.001-08:002023-03-13T05:25:34.952-07:00Jobs to Do Before the Avian Flu Restrictions are RelaxedIf you are lucky enough to live in an area where the Avian Flu restrictions are going to be relaxed after the 28th February then you are probably excited to see your chickens out and about once more. However before you let them run free, there are a few jobs you need to take in hand.<br />
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Firstly (and most importantly) are you able to let your hens out or are you still within one of the remaining prevention zones? Check the interactive DEFRA map to see if, come February 28th, your hens are allowed out and what remaining restrictions may apply.<br />
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However, there are still jobs to be done around the hen house, especially after all of our hens have been cooped up for just over two months.<br />
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<li>Kill Vermin - With all our hens having been contained for so long the chances of rats and mice being attracted to feeders and spilt feed around your run may have increased. <u>The best solution is to get rid of them</u>. Properly positioned <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/bait-boxes-bait">lockable bait boxes</a> are the way forward, keeping wild birds, pets and children safe while disposing of rats and mice. Equally <u>tidying up any loose feed and around feeders</u> (where hens can make a mess) will help deter any further vermin problems. </li>
<li>Treat the Ground - Even in covered runs the ground is possibly beginning to look "fowl sick" after such an intensive couple of months. If letting your hens out into a wider area <u>remove any obvious signs of possible contaminant</u>, then treat the ground with a <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/flyte-coop-run-sanitising-powder">Ground Sanitising Powder</a> or <u><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/virkon-s-disinfectant-sachet-50g" target="_blank">Virkon-S Disinfectant</a></u>. This will not only safely guard against Avian Flu, but also aid in more common poultry problems, such as worms. </li>
<li>Cleaning the Hen House - Similar to treating your poultry run or outside area, your chicken coop <u>will need some maintenance and a thorough deep clean</u>. It is easy when the hens are contained to allow the hen house to get into a bit of a state, but liquid cleaners and <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/flyte-coop-run-sanitising-powder">Flyte Coop and Run Sanitising Powder</a> should be used to make sure that every nook and cranny of your hen house is clean and hygienic for your hens. </li>
<li>Feeders & Drinkers - You hens may be heading back outside, however, their feeders and drinkers need to remain covered and out of the way of attracting wild birds. Putting them inside a shelter or under a <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/rainshades-for-chicken-runs" target="_blank">covered area within a run</a> will help prevent contamination from wild bird faeces or direct contact. </li>
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The last point is to <u>double, triple and quadruple check</u> the interactive map regarding what restrictions may be being lifted, or remaining in place, in your area. <u>Some areas will still have the Avian Flu restrictions in place,</u> so make sure you understand what your hens are allowed to do. The fines for not following the rules remain in place.<br />
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If you are and your chickens are still restricted by the regulations then read our previous blog entry, <a href="http://flytesofancy.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/6-top-tips-to-help-your-hens-survive.html">6 Top Tips for Surviving Bird Flu</a>, to help you and your hens until the restrictions are lifted. </div>
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Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-9015223924870763262017-02-10T03:11:00.001-08:002023-03-13T05:27:33.160-07:00Plans to Relax the UKās Avian Flu Housing Restrictions<h3>
After 28<sup>th</sup> February keeping your poultry housed will no longer be mandatory and only if your birds
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">As poultry keepers ourselves we understand that the welfare of your flock is a priority and t</span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">his is the news that all of our bored poultry have been waiting to hear! But wait. There are some preparations you need to make.</span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">To identify the risk of Avian Flu to your flock, DEFRA have created an interactive map which defines the <u>Higher Risk Areas</u> in England See the Interactive Map </span>here<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> to find out if you fall within any restriction zones imposed by DEFRA.</span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>The Protection Zone :</b> Controls imposed if you are within a 3km radius exclusion zone around premises affected by confirmed cases of H5N8.<br /><b>A Surveillance Zone :</b> Restrictions imposed due to being within a10km radius of an affected premises.<br /><b>Proposed Higher Risk Areas :</b> Generally, these are areas which are near where wild birds (and in particular gulls and wild waterfowl) gather, such as lakes, marshes or estuaries; they include areas where cases of the avian flu H5N8 virus has been found.</span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Having ascertained which area or zone your flock falls, then all keepers of poultry and captive birds will also need to adopt one of the following three methods of separating their birds from wild birds and in particular from wild waterfowl:<br /><br /><b>a) Housing:</b> Open to all areas of England / All zones. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Although it is likely to provide the best protection for your birds from Avian Flu, <u>keeping poultry housed will no longer be mandatory from 28th February.</u> If you continue to keep your birds housed in temporary or permanent accommodation, then bird welfare must be monitored and suitable steps taken to ensure that the environment is suitably enriched ā<a href="http://flytesofancy.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/6-top-tips-to-help-your-hens-survive.html">see our earlier blog 6 Top Tips to help your hens survive Bird Flu</a>. </span></span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><u>Continued confinement is likely to affect your āfree-rangeā marketing status.</u></span></div>
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> Allowing birds outdoors but only into a fenced run which is fully covered. Many of us have favoured this option throughout the Prevention Zone restrictions, keeping our flock separate from wild birds whilst maintaining room to scratch about and avoid boredom. I</span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">f you have made do with a temporary structure and you are now considering erecting a more permanent solution, s</span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">ee our <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/poultry-protection-pens">Poultry Protection Pens</a> for secure and safe poultry runs.</span></div>
<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /><b>c) Supervised access to enclosed outdoor areas: </b>Only <u>available after 28th February</u> to areas outside the āHigher Risk Areasā after a risk assessment.</span><br />
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<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Action must be taken to reduce any existing contamination, such as cleansing and disinfecting concrete areas, ensure wet/boggy areas are fenced off</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Assessments must be made of the risk of birds coming into contact with wild birds or contamination from them.</span></li>
<li><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">You will need to make sure that outside areas (ranges) are fully fenced and that birds are not allowed to roam outside this fenced area. This area must not include ponds or other areas of standing water.</span></li>
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<li>Take all reasonable precautions to avoid the transfer of contamination between premises, including cleansing and disinfection of paths, equipment, vehicles and footwear, See our DEFRA approved product range of disinfectants <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/avian-flu-bird-flu-latest">here</a> </li>
<li>Reduce the movement of people, vehicles or equipment to and from areas where poultry or captive birds are kept; </li>
<li>Ensure feed, water and bedding has not been contaminated by or been in contact with wild birds and in particular gulls and waterfowl; </li>
<li>Implement effective vermin control where poultry or captive birds are kept. See our range of baits and bait boxes <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/bait-boxes-bait">here</a></li>
<li>Records must be kept of all vehicles and people that enter the part of a premises where poultry are kept. For sites with over 50 birds, foot dips containing a Defra-approved disinfectant should be used on entry and exit to both houses and outdoor areas/range where the birds are kept.</li>
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Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-48583898291888914722017-01-30T03:04:00.003-08:002023-03-13T05:29:35.651-07:00A Photo Tour of the Flyte Aviary 8 Chicken Coop The Flyte Aviary 8 was designed a few years ago by the <a href="http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/index.html">Flyte so Fancy workshop</a> to fulfil the needs of a certain group of poultry keepers. Those with unused corners in the garden, or confined by limited in space, in which to keep their chickens.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/the-flyte-aviary-8-chicken-coop">Flyte Aviary 8</a> is so jam-packed with ways to make poultry keeping quick and simple, that this week's Flyte so Fancy Chicken Blog, is a photo blog, highlighting the many clever design features of the hen house.<br />
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All the <u>access on an Aviary hen house is one side, for both the house and run</u>. This makes the hen house ideal for placing in those dead space corners of the garden, or pushed up against fences and hedgerows. Access into the run is possible <u>through a large door</u> and there is a secondary smaller run door to give entry to the area underneath the raised house.<br />
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The Aviary hen house comes with a raised living area. Inside the ventilated house area, there are a double rack of raised perches for your hens to sleep on. <u>The whole floor of the hen house doubles as a removable dirt tray</u>, while the large double doors provides full access into the coop, allowing for simple and easy cleaning. The floor is made from <u>resin coated board</u> (as is the roof) making it waterproof, so you can turn the hose on it for washing it off. The large external nestbox provides room for a couple of hens to lay at a time.<br />
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One of the most unique features of the Aviary Hen House is its rack of <u>raised day perches</u>. Running the width of the run, they provide somewhere for chickens to perch during the day, doze in the sunshine and have a chat with their chicken buddies. The raised day perches also means that no space is lost on the floor of the coop. Providing a multi-tiered home for your hens.<br />
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The Flyte Aviary Hen House is a cleverly designed chicken coop for hen keepers with a paucity of space in their back gardens. Its unique features make it easy to keep and clean, while also being a happy and healthy home for hens.<br />
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If you have any questions about the Flyte Aviary you can leave a comment below or call us on 01300 345229 to speak to a member of the Flyte so Fancy team.<br />
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<br />Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-57925844742909045192017-01-21T03:18:00.001-08:002023-03-13T05:32:27.276-07:003 Great Poultry Tonics for Chicken Winter BluesWhen I started writing this blog at the beginning of the week it was a drab, drizzly, dreary Dorset day. But today it is one of those crisp, winter days where your breathe fogs in front of your face and the countryside glistens with a million tiny ice crystals. Cold weather to warm weather, from grey skies to blue skies, makes tough times for our hens in these depths of winter.<br />
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With all this cold weather your hens may need a boost to help them through the cold and wet winter. This week's Blog look at <u>three of our best Poultry Tonics for helping your hens</u> through colds, keeping their feathers shiny or for general health and well-being.<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/oreganico-poultry-tonic-from-flyte-so-fancy"><u>Oreganico Poultry Tonic</u> </a><br />A natural solution of Oregano oils vital for <u>boosting your birds immune system</u>. Its anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties make it great for dealing with chickens colds and sneezes, prevalent at this time of year in chickens and their owners.<br />Oreganico Poultry Tonic is <u>incredibly economic</u>, a few drops per litre of water is all that is required for helping combat diseases like Avian Flu, Blackhead, Coccidiosis and more. </li>
<li><u><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/agrivite-enhance-feather-shell-n-bone">Agrivite Chicken Lickin Enhance Tonic</a></u><br />An intensive calcium and vitamin D3 liquid supplement for aiding bone strength, egg shell quality and to support feathering. The Vitamin D3 enables the body to absorb the calcium. if your hen is laying weak shelled eggs then Enhance Tonic will <u>help re-stock your hen's calcium levels</u>, thereby solving the issue of weak shelled eggs.<br />5ml of Enhance Tonic should be added to each litre of water daily, for a period of one week, to top up your hen's calcium levels. After which the tonic can be given once a week. Effects of the tonic will not be seen immediately, but require time for the tonic to take effect. </li>
<li><u><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/net-tex-vit-boost-poultry-tonic-with-seaweed">Net-tex Vit-Boost Tonic with added Seaweed</a></u><br />A complete vitamin and mineral tonic for all birds for maintaining health and well being all year round. The added seaweed aids in the absorption of the many <u>vitamins and minerals</u>, as well as <u>improving yolk colouring</u>. This is a good tonic to give to a hen after a period of stress, to aid in their recovery.<br />Add 5ml to 4.5 litres of drinking water for a general tonic. At times of greater stress, add 5ml to a litre of water, to help boost the bird's health.</li>
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Winter can be a difficult time for hens. Shorter daylight hours, cold, frosty days and general coughs and sneezes can be a problem; however, these three tonics work incredibly well as general and specific tonics, to keep your hens happy and healthy this winter.<br />
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If you have any questions about the best sort of tonics for your hens, why not leave a comment below or call us on 01300 345229, to speak to a member of the Flyte so Fancy team.<br />
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Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0Flyte So Fancy Ltd, Pulham, Dorchester DT2 7DX, UK50.8764496 -2.418793800000003150.8714401 -2.4288788000000032 50.8814591 -2.408708800000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-69403657555647709612017-01-13T04:55:00.001-08:002023-03-13T05:33:47.959-07:005 Great Features of the Flyte so Fancy Protection PensWhether it is for keeping your hens off the vegetable patch or ensuring they stay safe from marauding foxes, the <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/poultry-protection-pens">Flyte so Fancy Protection Pen</a>, provides a secure, walk in run, for your hens to get about the busy work of being a chicken, in peace and quiet.<br />
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With orders for Protection Pens flying in, this week's Flyte so Fancy Chicken Blog has a look at <u>why they are ideal for so many poultry keepers</u> (and why they are perfect for current Avian Flu restrictions too). </div>
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<li><b><u>SIZE</u></b> - A strange one to start on perhaps, but as a 6ft 2" poultry keeper, being able to actually stand up right in a poultry run, is a real bonus. The maximum height of <u>the Protection Pen stands at 6ft 6"</u> means you can nip in and out of your run for topping up feed or spending time with your hens, without getting on your hands and knees. </li>
<li><b><u>SPACE</u></b> - The large spacious area, gives plenty of room for placing perches, activity centres, feeders, drinkers and other things to keep chickens entertained, as they scratch about. </li>
<li><b><u>LENGTH</u></b> - Not all gardens are the same size and we don't all have the same amount of room for our hens. starting at 9ft long, <u>the protection pens can be increased in 3ft increments,</u> to a maximum length of 24ft, meaning the Protection pen can match any garden size. </li>
<li><b><u>TIMBERS</u></b> - The framing of the entire Protection Pen is made from sturdy 38 x 38 pressure treated timbers. Once screwed together this framework gives an incredibly sturdy but lightweight structure, strong enough to keep predators out and your girls safe. </li>
<li><b><u>WELDMESH </u></b>- All of the framework of our Protection Pens is <u>stapled in place with 19 gauge, inch by half inch galvanised weldmesh</u>, so strong you can't bend it with your fingers. This is then covered with a plastic green coating, making the pen un-obtrusive in the surroundings of your garden. </li>
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<li><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/polycarbonate-roof-for-protection-pens">Polycarbonate Roofing</a> to keep your hens out of the rain, sleet, snow, and any other weather that can be thrown at us. Fitted by the workshop, if ordered at the same time, the Protection Pen arrives with the roofing already installed. </li>
<li>Handles. For Pens up to 9 x 15, helpful handles can be added to each corner, making it possible for the pen to be lifted and moved to a fresh patch of grass. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/rainshades-for-chicken-runs">Rainshades</a>. If you don't want to cover the whole run roof, but still want to afford your hens some shelter, then our extra large removable Rainshades are ideal. Held in place in each corner by strong bungee ties, the Rainshades offer both shade in the summer and a dry spot from the rain in the winter.</li>
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<b>Avian Flu - Regarding the current restrictions imposed by DEFRA, Flyte so Fancy Protection Pens fall within the restrictions of having your birds "inside" if the roof is covered by polycarbonate roofing or a tarpaulin. The welmesh used is small enough to prevent wild birds getting at your hens and as such allows your hens the freedom of "outside" while remaining safe. </b></div>
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If you have any questions regarding our Protection Pens for Poultry why not leave a comment below, or call us on 01300 345229 to speak to a member of the Flyte so Fancy team. </div>
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Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-63578915484018524252016-12-20T07:14:00.002-08:002023-03-13T05:51:41.423-07:00Outbreak of Bird Flu in the UK - Tips for surviving the Bird Flu Rules<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">and the further advice from Chief Veterinary Officer that bio security should never be compromised.</span></span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> The following is a recap of the measures that should be in place and what to look for if you think your birds are sick.</span><br />
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<li>Outbreaks of H5N8 Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) have been confirmed in poultry and wild birds across Europe and one case in the UK.</li>
<li>The Exclusion zone remains in place until 6th January 2017 and may be renewed if the danger has not passed.</li>
<li>All poultry keepers must keep their birds housed and under-cover to minimise risk of infection from wild birds.</li>
<li>This is a precautionary action to help prevent further outbreaks in the UK.</li>
<li>Increased bio security measures should be in place. This includes disinfecting clothing and footwear before and after entering poultry areas e.g. wear disposable gloves/coveralls and add a footbath outside the run area filled with Virkon S disinfectant</li>
<li>Symptoms to look out for: - Swollen head; neck and throat discolouration; loss of appetite; respiratory distress; diarrhoea. If in doubt, call your vet. </li>
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<li>Disinfect house and run weekly. Add a footbath.</li>
<li>Use plenty of absorbent bedding to keep birds dry.</li>
<li>Sprinkle <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/disinfectants-sanitisers">BioDri or Stalosan</a> to absorb moisture and sanitise the house. </li>
<li>Hang boredom busters and pecking blocks to prevent boredom and feather pecking. </li>
<li>Put a good layer of wood chip in their run, donāt leave them to scratch around on bare earth.</li>
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<li>Create an <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/poultry-protection-pens">enclosed area</a> and cover roof with tarpaulin, <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/rainshades-for-chicken-runs">rainshades</a> or large PVC sheets</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/virkon-s-disinfectant-sachet-50g">Virkon S Disinfectant</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/hempbed-e-poultry-bedding-15kg-single-bag">Hemp Bedding</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/biodri-sanitising-hygiene-powder">BioDri</a> or <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/stalosan-f-disinfectant-powder">Stalosan</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/chicken-treats-peck-blocks">Hanging Treats</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/hardwood-woodchip-1">Hardwood Woodchip</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/rainshades-for-chicken-runs" target="_blank">Cover for the run</a></li>
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To avoid running out of any poultry essentials over the Christmas period, our last order date for guaranteed pre-Christmas deliveries is Wednesday 21st December - Order by midday to avoid disappointment. We will be continuing to dispatch right up until Friday 23rd December, lunch time and we return to FSF HQ on 3rd January.</h3>
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Rural Affairs Secretary, Lesley Griffiths is encouraging all poultry keepers, including those with fewer than 50 birds to provide details of their flocks to the Poultry Register so they can be contacted immediately in the event of any further avian flu outbreaks and associated restrictions. See <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/poultry-registration">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/poultry-registration</a> for more information on how you can register.</div>
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<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-measures-to-protect-poultry-against-avian-flu">Avian Influenza Prevention Zone</a></span> to help protect poultry from a
highly pathogenic strain of avian flu present in <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>.
The zone covers the whole of <st1:country-region w:st="on">England</st1:country-region>
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domestic chickens, hens, turkeys and ducks, or where this is not practical,
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current restriction is in place for 30 days but it may well be extended. If you would like to purchase a run, we have
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">For poultry supplies delivered to your door visit our Flyte So Fancy website here <a href="http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/">http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/ </a>We are doing our very best to stock everything you need to keep your flock happy and healthy until this risk has passed. If you need guidance about </span><span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">which products to choose, please do give us a call on 01300 345229.</span><br />
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<span face=""helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><a href="http://flytesofancy.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/6-top-tips-to-help-your-hens-survive.html">6 Top Tips To Help Your Hens Survive The Bird Flu Rules</a></span></div>
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<a href="http://flytesofancy.blogspot.co.uk/2016/12/outbreak-of-bird-flu-in-uk-tips-for.html">Outbreak of Bird Flu in the UK - Tips for surviving the Bird Flu Rules</a></div>
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Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-80270968090139560542016-10-27T03:22:00.002-07:002023-03-13T07:38:22.907-07:00Preparing Your Poultry Pen for WinterOn Monday it rained. It rained for somewhere close to six hours continuously and by the time it finished our Brahma cockerel (who had refused to go undercover the entire time) looked bedraggled, soggy and unhappy.<br />
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After a surprisingly dry September and October, it looks like a Autumn might be finally rearing its sleepy head. The clocks are changing next weekend, the days are a little colder and the clouds look like rain. The perfect time of year to <u>get ahead of the weather and make sure your poultry run is ship shape</u> and ready for anything November can throw at it.<br />
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The best surface for any chicken run, <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/hardwood-woodchip-1">Flyte so Fancy Hardwood Woodchip</a>, is <u>a sustainable, eco-friendly covering for the floor to your chicken run</u>, to prevent your hens squelching through mud. Containing only hardwoods (no softwoods or bark used as they will quickly mulch), the woodchip sits on top of the mud, creating a sanitary and hygienic run.<br />
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Perfect for keeping the rain off your chickens backs, these large removable PVC <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/rainshades-for-chicken-runs">rainshades for poultry runs</a>, simply clip on to wire of your run. The rainshade will provide a dry area within the run, shedding the water to either side. Or if the sun is shining (unlikely as that may be) will provide a shaded and cool spot for your hens.<br />
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Shorter days and longer nights, mean your hens are going to be spending more time inside their hen house, so before true winter descends, now is the ideal time to give the inside of your hen house a thorough deep clean. <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/net-tex-virocur-poultry-disinfectant-1kg" target="_blank">Virocur Disinfectant </a>cleans and disinfects in one application. UK <u>DEFRA approved against all notable poultry diseases</u>, it is highly effective against hundreds of strains of bacteria, viruses and fungi.<br /><br />Perfect for a pre-winter deep clean in your hen house, Virocur Disinfectant, is safe for man and animals alike, keeping your hen house hygienic and healthy for your hens through the long winter months.<br />
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If you have any questions regarding preparing for winter with your chickens, or your own top tip, leave a comment below, or call us on 01300 345229 to talk to a member of the Flyte so Fancy team.<br />
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Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-61635365866758960252016-10-07T03:53:00.001-07:002023-03-13T07:39:42.788-07:00Wheely Good Hen Houses - Mobile Chicken Coops for the GardenMy hens live in their Annie's Coop in the corner of my garden. A garden of which they have full reign and regularly abuse my flower beds, which have never been the same. However there are plenty of <u>chicken owners with plenty of space</u> to keep their hens and who are <u>looking for a mobile chicken coop that they can move around the garden</u>.<br />
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Not just the nickname of our ambling local gardener, but also the first of our mobile chicken coops, the <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/dorset-stroller-chicken-coop">Dorset Stroller</a>. Designed with its wheels at one end and built in handles at the other, when you are ready to move it to fresh ground, it <u>lifts like a wheelbarrow</u>. Easily moved by just one person, the Dorset Stroller is designed to house 8 birds comfortably and has an external nestbox too.</div>
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As well as its removable dirt tray and perches, a sliding lift out roof panel gives complete top down access into the coop, making cleaning this hen house quick and simple. With its <u>easy ability to be moved by one person</u>, this hen house is ideally sized for those keeping a flock of hens in a larger garden. </div>
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A highly mobile coop with a difference, the <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/dorset-ranger-chicken-coops">Dorset Ranger</a> comes with an in-built run, to provide both a movable coop with the safety from predators of a fixed run. With its wheels fixed at the back of the house, <u>a clever counter-balance system allows for the hen house to be lifted from the opposite end the run and be wheeled to pastures new</u>. </div>
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An external nestbox provides plenty of room in the coop and the Dorset Ranger comes in two sizes for flocks of either 6 or 10. The clever <u>sliding roof allows complete access into the coop</u>, making cleaning incredibly simple. The integral run is made from inch by half inch galvanised weldmesh stapled onto thick timber framing. The Dorset Ranger is ideal for people looking to <u>move a flock of hens to fresh grass around their garden</u>, while keeping them enclosed and not necessary giving them full reign of the flower beds. </div>
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For those with a large flock of hens looking for a mobile hen house, the <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/handy-15-hen-house-with-wheels">Handy 15 Hen House</a> is just what they need. With wheels located at one end and in built handles at the other, it is a <u>case of lifting the hen house and wheeling it</u> to a fresh patch of grass for your hens. </div>
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With an external nestbox and a removable ply resin roof, access into this spacious coop is easy, and the large front door makes cleaning a cinch. This is a large coop and can be <u>moved by one person</u>, meaning you move the hen house around your garden or paddock with relative ease. </div>
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These hen houses on wheels are ideal for people looking for mobile hen houses for gardens, paddocks and orchards. Allowing for hens to be moved to to fresh grassy ground keeps your hens happy and healthy. If you have any questions about our hen houses with wheels, leave a comment below or call us on 01300 345229 to speak to a member of the FSF Team. </div>
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Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-51970790001369063252016-09-23T05:45:00.001-07:002023-03-13T07:40:44.032-07:00Hen Houses for Larger FlocksHere at <a href="http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/index.html">Flyte so Fancy</a> we have built hen houses for small flocks. <u>We've designed and built hen houses for half a dozen hens and the full dozen</u>. We've made houses suitable for a couple of ducks on the pond and we've made a Floating Duck Lodge suitable for a community of eight ducks to float in leisure.<br />
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What happens though when you look around and the five hens you started with has suddenly morphed into a flock of fifteen or more and your wondering where to keep them? The answer is of course a bigger hen house and <u>Flyte so Fancy have a range of larger hen houses</u>, with unique features, that make keeping a large flock of hens a stylish yet easy proposition.<br />
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A large, practical house, the <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/handy-15-hen-house-with-wheels">Handy 15 Hen House</a> comes with <u>built in handles and wheels to make it easy to move</u>. Built with room to house fifteen hens, the external nest box provides plenty of room to roost on its full length perches. Double ventilation louvres keeps the inside of the hen house light and breezy and the <u>removable resin-coated board roof</u> and the <u>large front door make access and cleaning quick and simple</u>.<br />
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A functional, mobile coop, this larger hen house has a <b>floor space of approximately 5ft by 3ft</b> is ideal for people with a large paddock or field and looking to move their hens to fresh pastures.<br />
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Our most popular hen houses's big sister, the <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/maggies-24-hen-house">Maggie's 24 Hen House</a> is a large traditional style chicken house with plenty of room for <u>approximately twenty four laying hens</u>. With its <u>external nest box</u> the floor space for perching inside this <b>hen house is approximately 5ft by 4ft</b>. The Maggie's 24 Hen House has raked perches inside to provide plenty of sleeping space for larger flocks of chickens.<br />
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A larger hen house, the Maggie's 24 has several features to make it easy to maintain. A <u>removable dirt tray and large back door make cleaning easy</u>, with plenty of access into the coop. Should you feel like really getting stuck in, the removable nest box opens up a complete side of the hen house, allowing unlimited access. The Maggie's 24 Hen House is ideal for back gardens where the passion for poultry has gotten a little out of hand.<br />
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A large, grand hen house with space for up to thirty hens to stretch their wings in luxury. <u>Standing high upon its imperious staddle stones</u>, the <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/granary-25-hen-house">Granary 6ft Hen House</a> is a mansion for the largest of back garden flocks. With three internal perches and an external nest box, the <b>floor space measures approximately 6ft wide by 4ft deep</b>.<br />
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A large hen house with a rustic charm, the Granary is big enough to hold the largest of flocks and is ideal for when you realise you know have 20 more hens than you ever thought about keeping to begin with.<br />
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If you have any questions about our larger hen houses for larger flocks of birds, you can leave a comment below, or call us on 01300 345229 to talk to a member of the FSF Team.<br />
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Thanks for Reading<br />JamesFlyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-74365970553233836652016-09-20T04:01:00.001-07:002023-03-13T07:41:48.888-07:00Predator Proof Hen Houses Made in the UKHere at FSF HQ we get phone calls everyday from people with questions about chickens but, in particular our hen houses; what are they made from, are they sturdy and most importantly <u>will they keep predators out?</u><br />
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Often while typing has the muse descended on the Flyte so Fancy Blog and we have written pages about our <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/chicken-coops">hen houses aesthetic charms</a>, the joys of keeping chickens, the numerous advantages of eggs for cakes and breakfast, as well the quality and strength of our British made timber hen houses.<br />
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So we thought we'd write something a little more industrial and scientific, highlighting <u>the high quality of materials used in our hen houses and runs</u>, and just why the materials Flyte so Fancy use make them the strong predator proof houses they are.<br />
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A hen house is only as good as its first line of defence, the run. Chicken wire simply will not cut the mustard in keeping foxes, badgers or anything else out. It is too weak to prevent a predator breaking through.<br />
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All of our Chicken Runs and <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/poultry-protection-pens">Poultry Protection Pens</a> are made out of 38mm x 38mm framework. Onto this durable lightweight frame is <u>stapled European plastic-coated heavy 18 gauge weldmesh</u>. This incredibly strong weldmesh requires wire cutters to cut it, so there is no chance of foxes, badgers or any other predators breaking through it. Truly predator proof chicken runs. <br />
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With your chickens safe in their run from predators (unless they brought their tool kit), the second line of defence is to prevent any predators from digging in. A <u>10 inch wide strip of 2" x 2" weldmesh</u>, that is held in place on the ground by 13 inch galvanised pegs.<br />
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Foxes, the usual culprit, like to <u>burrow up against the fence, wall, etc, to make the smallest tunnel they can for the least effort.</u> <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/anti-fox-no-dig-skirts">The No-Dig Skirt </a>prevents them doing this, and rather than expending greater levels of energy, the fox will move off to find an easier dinner. No Dig Skirts are an economical but highly efficient way to stop foxes digging in and can be cut in our workshop to match any run size.<br />
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All the bolts, hinges, chains, and turn buttons on our hen houses are smelter galvanised, meaning they have been hot dipped in molten zinc. Not only strong and secure, keeping your girls safe at night, this top of the range galvanising technique makes them durable for well over a decade. The bolts and turn buttons on our hen house will stop any predator from breaking in, providing safe, sleep filled nights for your hens.<br />
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If you have any more questions about <a href="http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/index.html">Flyte so Fancy</a> Hen Houses and why they are so well built to prevent all and any predators from getting to your hens you can leave a comment below, or call us on 01300 345229.<br />
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<br />Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-35481399518316758112016-08-19T02:37:00.001-07:002023-03-13T07:43:46.177-07:00The Disadvantages of Ducks (SPOILERS - THERE AREN'T MANY!)<div>
We've had a lot of chickens turn broody this year and we have had three broods of chicks hatch out. My hope that one of our Cayuga / Cherry Valley crosses might be sitting on a clutch of eggs have been undone, for after a few days sitting, she is back on the <a href="http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/index.html">Flyte so Fancy </a>pond. </div>
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I am a big fan of ducks and like chickens they make wonderful pets and companions in the garden. Like keeping chickens there are advantages and disadvantages to keeping ducks.</div>
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<li>Ducks have great characters and are very amusing to watch. Especially a flock of Indian Runner Duck gliding around the garden.</li>
<li>Most breeds of ducks only require a small amount of water to be happy. <u>NO large ponds required</u>. </li>
<li>Some ducks are prolific layers, laying right through the winter months also. </li>
<li>Due to thicker feathers and their oiled covering, ducks do not suffer red mite.</li>
<li>Ducks will <u>clear a garden of slugs and bugs</u>, great for vegetable patches. </li>
<li>Less fussy than a chicken, a duck will lay an egg anywhere. </li>
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<li>Ducks are messy. If contained continually within a specific area they will, in time, turn it to mud. </li>
<li>Ducks require <u>plenty of fresh water for cleaning and staying healthy</u>. Water needs changing regularly to avoid disease. </li>
<li><u>Some breeds of ducks can be very vocal</u>, i.e Call Ducks</li>
<li>They will lay eggs anywhere.</li>
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The largest misconception people have about keeping ducks is the belief you need a large pond or lake for them to live on. This is far from true. A lot of breed of ducks will be <u>happy with something the size of a large washing up bowl</u>, in which to paddle. It is vitally important to provide separate water for drinking and for cleaning. Ducks need a water bowl for cleaning themselves, that is wide enough <u>for the duck to sit in and submerge its head</u>. This dunking of the head is vital for ducks for cleaning their feathers and washing their eyes.</div>
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If you have any questions about <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/duck-goose-houses">Flyte so Fancy Duck Houses</a> leave a comment below or call us on 01300 345229 to talk to a member of the FSF team. </div>
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Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-88580738032233812862016-08-09T05:39:00.002-07:002023-03-13T07:47:34.479-07:00Poultry Feeders - 3 of the Best(2016)A few months or so ago we posted a Blog entry about <a href="http://flytesofancy.blogspot.co.uk/2016/05/poultry-drinkers-3-of-best.html">three of our favourite drinkers</a> and highlighted what their individual advantages are for poultry keepers and their flocks. This week's Blog looks at three of our favourite feeders and the way that their clever designs and manufacture materials make them ideally suited for a differing range of poultry keepers' requirements.<br />
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Here at Flyte so Fancy HQ we stock a vast range of feeders, of every shape, size and material for <u>chickens, ducks, geese and chicks</u>. The video below from a few years ago, sees Boss Phill talking about some of the feeders that we have in stock and their particular merits.<br />
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A really brilliant feeder that covers all the bases, it has a final option of an additional outdoor rain hat, that sits snugly over the feeder, low down, to keep the feed dry and prevent spoilage. A versatile feeder, this is often my first recommendation to poultry keepers when they come in looking for a new feeder.<br />
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Galvanised Feeders have proved popular with chicken keepers for decades. Made from strong, galvanised sheets these feeders will last a poultry keeper for years and years. UK made, these feeders come in varying sizes, from 2.5kg for smaller flocks to 7kg for those whose passion for poultry has got a little out of hand.<br />
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With adjustable height tubes (on the smaller model) and raincover hats to keep feed dry, the only galvanised feeder weakness would be the lack of attachable legs, to help prevent muck getting into the feed. Easily cured with a couple of bricks as a stand, these feeders are sturdy constructions and will serve a poultry keeper faithfully for many, many years.<br />
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<u>The Wise Feeder can also help reduce your feed bill</u>, with its clever design of lips and dividers preventing 40% less feed being lost, while the higher mounting prevents vermin from being attracted to the feeder to begin with. With a nice design and clever features this feeder is great for poultry keepers not looking to take up extra space within their runs with conventional feeders. <br />
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The <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/vermin-resistant-treadle-feeders">Treadle Feeders</a> are getting a special mention at the end of the Blog due to their popularity both here at Flyte so Fancy HQ and with our customers who have purchased them in the past. Comprising metal and plastic components, the feeders are available in three sizes for all sizes of flock.<br />
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Top filled, gravity fed feeders, the food itself is sealed away by a lifting flap operated by the hen standing on the treadle. The hens weight causes the treadle to open and the feed to be exposed. Rats and mice, as well as wild birds, are too light and so can not trigger the treadle to lift. <u>A great feeder for people with a vermin problem</u> or just looking to keep their feed in a sealed, weather-proof feeder.<br />
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If you have any questions about poultry feeders and which might be best suited for your flock, why not leave a comment below or call us on 01300 345229 to speak to a member of the Flyte so Fancy team.<br />
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JamesFlyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0Pulham, Dorchester DT2 7DX, UK50.8728795 -2.423807099999976350.8628045 -2.4440630999999762 50.882954500000004 -2.4035510999999765tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-6878367699296050422016-07-29T04:07:00.003-07:002023-03-13T07:50:35.592-07:00A Day at the Spa - Feeder Shelter Dustbaths for ChickensOne of the first designs that Phill came up with for <a href="http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/index.html">Flyte so Fancy</a> were the Feeder Shelter / Dustbaths for chickens. A simple, elegant design it did its job so well, that once photos were taken of it, way, way back in 2006, it was deemed job done.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feeder Shelter / Dustbath Photo circa 2006</td></tr>
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Over a decade later it was decided that perhaps it was time, as good as the photos were, to get some updated snaps for the website. The added arrival of our new <b>Curved Dustbath and Shelter</b>, as well as our new <b>Playsand for Chickens</b> for extra luxuriant dustbaths, made it seem to good an opportunity to miss. </div>
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Placing the Feeder Shelters on the lawn, making sure the sun was shining and that our gorgeous trio of Pekins were adequately fluffy feathered for photos, we got to work. </div>
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One of our earliest unique designs, the <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/chicken-dustbath-and-feeder-shelter">Feeder Shelter / Dustbath</a> is made from our sturdy pressure treated timber and is built to last in any garden, saving flower beds and the lawn from marauding chickens. The <u>reversible base</u> means you can set the unit up as either a <u>dry shelter for a feeder</u> to stand upon or as <u>a dustbath, filled with sand</u> (see below) or topsoil, to allow your hens somewhere to clean their feathers.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Feeder Shelter / Dustbath circa 2016</td></tr>
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Arriving in four sections for easy self assembly, a five minute job with a screwdriver, this handy little shelter provides your hens with a clean dry place to 'wash' their feathers. </div>
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<u>The Curved Chicken Dustbath and Shelter</u></div>
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Made from a perfectly formed demi-curve, <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/curved-chicken-dustbath-and-shelter">the Curved Dustbath & Shelter</a> provides stylish shelter for your hens. The <u>arched roof spans the width of the dustbathing tray</u>, providing maximum cover and protection. The tray is <u>reversible to provide a raised feeding platform</u> or a shady spot from the sun, while hooks on the provide a spot for hanging feeders, drinkers and treats.</div>
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Made from strong tanilised timber and a secret wood bending technique, the Curved Chicken Dustbath and Shelter, provides a stylish spot for your girls in the garden. </div>
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<u>Chicken Play Sand 20kg</u></div>
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A good dustbath requires a good quality playsand for your hens to get clean. <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/play-sand-for-dust-baths-15-litre-bag">Chicken Play Sand</a> is a washed and screened silica playsand ideal for use with hens. The pre-washed quality of the sand <u>prevents the staining of feathers</u>, while also allowing rapid draining during wet weather, to allow all year round bathing.</div>
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Providing a hostile environment for pests such as lice and mites, the Chicken Playsand come in a 20kg bag and is the perfect base going into dustbaths for chickens. </div>
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Having taken the photos required and walked the Pekins back to their hen house (the cockerel may have little legs but he can zip when he wants to) it was time to update the decade old photos on the website. Perhaps we will do them again in another ten years. </div>
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If you have any questions about chickens and dustbathing why not leave a comment below or call us on 01300 345229 to talk to a member of the Flyte so Fancy team. </div>
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Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-31921847716995424072016-07-22T03:37:00.001-07:002016-07-22T03:37:50.986-07:00The NEW Flyte so Fancy Catalogue is HERE! As always I've drawn the short straw. Upon opening the box of our new catalogues, it has fallen to me to get them sorted and in their envelopes ready for the postman on Monday. I'm just glad they don't make stamps from gum paper anymore.<br />
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Once again our Catalouge features all of<u> Flyte so Fancy's signature Hen Houses</u>, as well as its Duck and Goose Housing. From the popular <a href="http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/Maggie_s_Hen_Houses.html">Maggie's Hen House</a> range, through to the stately <a href="http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/Floating-Duck-House-Lodge.html">Floating Duck Lodge</a>, there is a house here for all and any garden.<br />
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Also getting their own pages are <b>Framebow Animal Housing</b> (who joined the FSF workshop this year) with their stupendous curved timber structures and <b>Dorset Log Stores</b>, providing elegant timber stores for your garden.<br />
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Jam packed with all the essential, necessary and can't live without poultry products, as well as more treats and goodies than one chicken could ever hope to eat, the Flyte so Fancy catalogue contains everything you need for happy and healthy hens.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/chickenhouses/FREE-CATALOGUE.html">To request your FREE copy of the Catalogue CLICK HERE now. </a><br />
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<br />Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-9390728217588248302016-06-30T04:47:00.001-07:002023-03-13T08:10:18.198-07:00Terrific Tips for Happy HensChickens are simple creatures. Give them some room to roam, shelter from the rain, plus the occasional extra treat and they're as happy as Larry. With June being a washout and July forecast to not be much better, keeping your precious girls spirits up and their health tip-top, takes a little extra attention.<br />
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This week's Blog looks at some of the best ways to keep your hens smiling through the rain and wind of this summer, because a happy hen is the best kind.<br />
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The ground here at FSF HQ would best be described with a wonderful onomatopoeic word like "squidgy" or "squelchy". In fact it would only take a hoard of lost festival goers in wellies to turn the whole thing into a quagmire. When the ground is like this, dust-bathing becomes a real problem for hens.<br />
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<u>Hens clean themselves through dust-bathing</u>, scratching a bowl into the earth, then ruffling the dust and fine earth through their feathers. With the ground sodden the way it is, this is an impossibility and it is now that the importance of having somewhere dry for your hens to bathe is really highlighted.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/chicken-dustbath-and-feeder-shelter">Feeder Shelter / Dustbath</a> provides a dry space to fill with sand or top soil to let your hens clean themselves. With its <u>over-hanging roof,</u> you don't have to worry about the inside getting wet either. If the weather ever clears up, the base is also reversible and becomes a handy covered place to put feeders and drinkers.<br />
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Here in the office we all have our favourites when it comes to being our to turn to bring in biscuits. Personally I like a dark chocolate digestive. Nothing gets me through a long day like a biscuit. Occasionally our hens need a little cheering up too. <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/mixed-poultry-corn">Mixed Corn</a> as an afternoon treat and supplement is ideal, but <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/chicken-dustbath-and-feeder-shelter">Boredom Buster Pecking Rings and Peck Blocks</a>, can really help hens through long miserable days. They have the added advantage of preventing bad behaviour, brought about by boredom, like bullying and feather pecking.<br />
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Healthy hens are happy hens and vice versa. There are poultry tonics and cider vinegars aplenty all ready to sit on the shelf and <u>provide year round nutrients and vitamins for your poultry</u>. A few that I would recommend in particular are the; <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/oreganico-poultry-tonic-from-flyte-so-fancy">Oreganico Tonic</a> to boost your chickens immune systems and help to combat diseases, Life Guard Poultry Tonic for an all round natural tonic that will help and boost all areas of your chickens' immune system and health, and finally <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/hilton-herbs-apple-cider-vinegar-with-garlic-1-litre">Hilton Herbs Cider Vinegar</a> with Garlic, which aids the digestive system, bright eyes and shiny feathers.<br />
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Any one of these tonics will provide your hen with a healthy boost during this dismal summer and healthy hens are happy hens.<br />
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Making sure that your hens have food and water is obvious when it comes to keeping them happy, but what is more important is keeping their food and water clean and dry. <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/feeders-drinkers">Feeders and Drinkers</a> raised up on legs, helps <u>prevent mud and detritus from being kicked into your hens food and water</u>. Equally putting feeders somewhere sheltered will prevent feed being spoiled by rain.<br />
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These few simple tips will help keep your hens happy whatever the weather, but if you have any questions why not leave a comment below or call us on 01300 345229 to speak to a member of our team.<br />
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James<br />
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<br />Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-79541112284414589112016-06-17T04:09:00.001-07:002023-03-13T08:11:12.831-07:00Rain Shades for Poultry RunsIts been raining. It's raining right now actually and I am willing to bet a pound to a penny, that when you read this, it'll be raining too. Even the FSF ducks, usually stalwart enough to sit on the pond regardless of the weather, have got fed up and moved inside.<br />
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When the weather is like this, the question is how do you provide your precious girls with a dry area for them to scratch about in outside? There is nothing that looks more sorry for itself that a wet, bedraggled chicken. Here are three ideas for providing your hen with a little shelter from the wettest June in a long, long time.<br />
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<u><b>Rainshades for Chicken Runs</b></u><br />
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<a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/rainshades-for-chicken-runs">Rainshades for Chicken Runs</a> are large PVC rainshades for attaching to your chicken run. Perfect for protecting an area of your run, they <u>measure approximately one metre wide by two metres long</u>, and are held in place by four strong bungees that simply hook onto the weldmesh of the run. Meaning if you wish to move the rainshade or remove it entirely, it is the job of but a minute.<br />
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Providing shelter from torrential rain (very likely) or an area of shade from the summer sun (less likely) the rainshades are a versatile, movable and simple solution to providing a sheltered and dry area to any run. <br />
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Made from a transparent 6mm twin walled UV stable polycarbonate, this roofing provides a permanent option to keeping your hens dry. Affixed to the existing roof panels with polypins, the roof not only <u>sheds the water to the side of the run providing a dry area beneath</u>, but also prevents contamination by wild birds of your feeders and drinkers.<br />
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<a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/polycarbonate-roof-for-protection-pens">The Polycarbonate Roofing</a> can be cut to fit nearly all of Flyte so Fancy's runs and with the addition of a silicone tube and gun for the joins, provides a permanent option for protecting your hens from incessant down pours.<br />
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<b><u>Chicken Shelters</u></b><br />
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If you have your flock in a large paddock or free ranging, then roofing simply isn't an option, but that doesn't mean that you can't provide them with some isolated islands of protection from the rain. <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/chicken-shelters">The Chicken Shelter</a> is a simple weather shelter, built from our sturdy pressure treated timbers, to give your hens somewhere to go out of the rain.<br />
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With a perch inside for day time naps, hooks for hanging treats, feeders and drinkers, the overhanging roof provides maximum protection from the elements. <u>Available in three sizes; Small, Large and Jumbo</u> (which is very big) the Chicken Shelter is ideal for providing dry havens for your hens.<br />
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With the weather map for next week looking no better than it was for this week, now is the time to provide a little shelter for your hens from the elements. If you have a question regarding one of these options why not leave a comment below or call us on 01300 345229.<br />
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Thanks for Reading<br />
James<br />
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Flyte So Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15320662328983990787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6248745163899756828.post-11893633447867197752016-06-14T04:26:00.001-07:002023-03-13T08:13:19.251-07:00Revenge of the Red MiteThe rain has been hammering down on Flyte so Fancy's corner of Dorset over the last few days. I'm talking about raindrops falling so quickly, they are hitting the ground, bouncing back up in the air and falling again. The thing is, here at Flyte so Fancy, we're still wearing shorts and t-shirts despite the heavy downpours that are falling and <u>hot, humid weather can only mean the return of red mite</u>.<br />
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Hot, damp weather is the ideal conditions for red mite, they love it, so <u>now is the time for paying extra attention inside the coop</u>. Elbow grease, the right products on the shelf and a sharp eye for the tell-tale signs of an infestation will mean that you can prevent or kill any mite that take up residence in your coop.<br />
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<u><b>The Tell-Tale Signs</b></u><br />
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<li>If your girls are reluctant to go into their hen house at night, its probably because they know what is waiting inside for them. A chicken not wanting to go to bed at night is the surest sign that red mite are inside your hen house.</li>
<li>A red dust or detritus building up in the coop, the left overs from an industrial population of red mite.</li>
<li>The vaseline trick. Put a smear of vaseline around the end of the perches, as red mite crawls through the vaseline some will get stuck, allowing you the next morning to see if there are any in your coop.</li>
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<u><b>Prevention </b></u><br />
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Prevention is always better than cure. When it comes to your hen house, a little elbow grease and the right cleaners will see the issue taken care of before it even starts. <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/flyte-mite-ready-to-use-spray-1-litre">Flyte Mite Ready to Use Spray</a>, is a an all round cleaner and disinfectant. Using an anti-bacterial action, it provides effective mite control, by<u> removing the organic matter in your house that insects live and lay there eggs in</u>. Flyte Mite Spray should be used in conjunction with <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/flyte-diatomaceous-earth-powder-400g">Diatomaceous Earth</a>. Used throughout the coop, it removes moisture and the damp areas where mites, moulds and lice can thrive. Traditionally Diatomaceous Earth has been <u>used against parasites such as lice, fleas and mites as a preventative treatment</u>.<br />
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<u><b>Killing Red Mite</b></u><br />
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Sometimes, despite you best efforts, red mite will still take hold in your hen house. When this happens it's time to upgrade your cleaner and take care of the issue. <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/net-tex-total-mite-kill-750ml-ready-to-use-spray">Net-Tex Total Mite Kill</a> is a multi-purpose cleaner and insecticide, <u>containing permetherin for rapid knockdown of the pests inside your coop</u>. As well as killing mites and lice, it will also kill off bacteria and viruses. <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/products/organ-x-mini-insect-and-mite-fumer-smoke-bomb-3-5g">Organ-X Mini Insect & Mite Smoke Bombs</a> are <u>highly effective fumigators for clearing all types of insects</u> from inside poultry housing. Simply remove the birds from the house, seal it up tight and then set a fumer off. Once you have left it for a few hours, open the coop right up and give it a good clean through.<br />
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Red Mite can show up any time, but the hot, damp weather that we are currently experiencing is a particular favourite of theirs, so around this time of year it is best to be vigilant and if you see any, to take care of them quickly.<br />
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If you have any questions about red mite or <a href="https://www.flytesofancy.co.uk/collections/red-mite-lice-products">how to best to get rid of an infestation</a> from your hen house, leave a comment below or call us on 01300 345229 to speak to a member of our team.<br />
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Thanks for Reading<br />
James<br />
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