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Show your chickens some Summer Lovin’

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

Nettex Poultry win at Veterinary Marketing Association Awards

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

Pesky Pests in Poultry

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

Winter Wonders – First Aid, Hygiene and Behaviour

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

Summer Lovin’ – Supplements for Healthy, Happy Chickens

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

Nettex Poultry Proud to Support the British Hen Welfare Trust

    After a challenging year, Nettex Poultry, the UK manufacturer of complete solutions for healthy, happy chickens, are proud to announce their commitment to support the British Hen Welfare Trust through 2021. This exciting partnership means that Nettex Poultry will contribute up to £10,000 for the UK’s leading rehoming charity from the sale of…

Moulting chickens and how we can help them

Chickens go through several moults in their lifetime, here Clare Taylor (aka The Chicken Whisperer) discusses the steps you can take to support your birds through what is a stressful period. A chicken’s first moult is shortly after they hatch and they will have two, sometimes three moults before they achieve their adult plumage. Thereafter,…

Re-launch of the NETTEX Poultry Range

From 1st September 2020 the Nettex backyard poultry range will undergo an eggciting re-launch – revealing a great new look and packaging to further meet the needs of the modern-day backyard chicken keeper. Range improvements have been made based on insights gained from recent consumer research and feedback, ensuring Nettex continues to provide the complete…