As we become more conscious of how our food reaches us and what it contains, people are increasingly looking inwards to become more environmentally aware and understand our place in the world.

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Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Rabbit Cool This Summer
Summer’s here, which means that plenty of critters and creatures are going to be doing their best to stay cool in the increasing warmth! However, spare a thought or two for your pets – particularly rabbits, who often spend much of the season outside in rabbit hutches. There are, however, plenty of ways through which you can help to make summer easier on your pet bunnies. If you’re not already a seasoned rabbit owner, you might not know which options are best to take – so let’s guide you through some of the best ways to keep your rabbit cool.

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Automatic door openers can provide several key benefits. And what's more, they do not have to be expensive. An automatic door opener can be a very worthwhile investment as they help keep your chickens safe. They also look the part and should last for a long time. At Eggshell Online, our well-made chicken coops will be very durable, too. With anything, they are better than ever thanks to technological advancements which we will get into shortly.

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Looking after chickens in your spare time? Wondering if it’s time to start investing in new chicken coops? Maybe you can get a few more years out of your existing run. Maybe not, however – as to give your hens and roosters the best protection and care, you should make sure your chicken coop and run is of fantastic quality. A flimsy piece of mesh if just not going to cut it!

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Religious symbolism aside, nothing quite says Easter, especially to younger people than chocolate eggs and bunny rabbits. A rabbit is often the first pet we receive as children and aims to teach them how to look after another living creature.

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Rabbits Are Able to Adapt to Both Inside And Out

If you have pet rabbits, should you keep them inside or outside? It is one of those age-old questions. Everyone wants the best for their bunnies and wants to look after them in the best possible way. But when it comes to that first day taking home a rabbit, you’ll have to decide how based on if you are going to be having a house rabbit or an outside rabbit.

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One of the biggest challenges for people who keep chickens in their back garden is what chicken house to go for. As well as all of the questions that come with it. How do you make sure they exercise regularly? How big does the chicken coop need to be? Keep reading this blog to find out everything you need to know before buying a chicken coop:

Chickens can make great pets because they are social animals. If you have decided to raise chickens in your back garden, you obviously need a coop for your feathered friends. You basically have two options when it comes to getting that coop. You can decide to buy a ready-made one or build your own.

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Don’t Let Your Rabbits Freeze

If you own a rabbit or two and your furry friends stay outdoors throughout the year, you have to do your best to ensure that they are comfortable even during the coldest months of the year. Remember that even wild rabbits live underground in insulated warrens. This helps in preventing their body temperature from dropping below freezing.
Remember that exposure to cold weather can result in health issues like colds as well as respiratory infections. Since rabbit hutches are above the ground, you may have to make some adjustments so that your rabbits can stay warm throughout winter. The good thing is that you won’t even have to do much to help these furry buddies of yours to stay warm.

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Reasons to Buy a Chicken House for Your Chicken This Christmas
Christmas is just around the corner and is a notoriously busy time of the year. People begin to think about their families, plan what food to prepare, and what presents to buy. We quite often forget about our feathered friends, but isn’t it about time that they’re treated for providing you with fresh eggs all year round? Well, we think so! And what better way to say thank you this Christmas than with a brand new Chicken House.

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As winter is fast approaching it can be difficult to know how to keep your flock warm and protect them against harsh winter weather. During the winter it can be common that chickens may stop laying eggs and even fall sick if the right measures aren’t taken. Below we have listed a few tips that will help you protect your chickens this winter.

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