Keep animals
Chickens, ducks, bees and animal welfare.
Choosing a chicken coop for a wet British winter
Assess cleaning access, shelter, ventilation and daily inspection before choosing a coop for a small flock in Britain.
Managing a muddy hen run in an Irish garden
Find the source of persistent mud around a hen run and improve access, drainage planning and daily care without simply covering the problem.
Storing feed for a small backyard flock in the UK and Ireland
Choose manageable feed quantities and organise dry storage, stock rotation and cleaning for a small household flock.
A daily hen-care handover for a British household
Write a clear morning and evening routine that another caretaker can follow, including abnormal signs, contact details and access arrangements.
Are quail suitable for your garden? A UK and Ireland planning checklist
Assess daily care, species-specific housing, veterinary access and local requirements before deciding to keep quail.
Keeping garden ducks in Ireland: plan water management first
Consider drinking water, species-appropriate bathing access, cleaning and runoff before adding ducks to an Irish garden.
Planning a longer flowering season for garden pollinators
Map flowering gaps and choose suitable plants for a UK or Irish garden, balancing seasonal resources with manageable maintenance.