As the new year unfolds, we’re brimming with excitement and optimism for what lies ahead. At Little Chicken Farm, this time of year feels like opening a new chapter filled with endless possibilities, innovative ideas, and a refreshed commitment to serving our cherished community of backyard farmers. Here’s a glimpse into how we’re embracing these fresh beginnings and what you can look forward to in 2025!

Reflecting on Growth and Gratitude

2024 was a year of learning, adapting, and achieving milestones that we’re proud of. From expanding our product range to connecting with more of you through our delivery routes and special projects, your support has been the backbone of everything we do. Thank you for growing with us and trusting us to be a part of your farming journey.

What’s New for 2025?

This year, we’re stepping into fresh ideas while keeping our roots firmly planted in the values that matter most: sustainability, community, and quality.

• Monthly Themes for Inspiration: Each month, our Facebook cover will highlight a new theme, focusing on seasonal tips, farm life insights, and product spotlights tailored to your backyard farming needs. Keep an eye out for January’s cover, setting the tone for a productive and fulfilling year.
  
• Expanded Blog Content: Whether you’re looking for advice on raising happy, healthy chickens or tips on sustainable living, our blog categories are growing. From Farm Projects to Wildlife and Nature, there’s something for everyone. This month, we’ll share practical guides and spotlight our exciting new projects.
  
• Product Innovations: We’re thrilled to introduce new offerings like mealworm frass branded as ‘Organic Fertiliser’—perfect for enriching your garden soil naturally. Don’t forget to check out our pullets, feed options, and our ever-popular 190L heavy-duty barrels.

A Sneak Peek: The Chicken Caravan Project

One of our most exciting ventures for 2025 is transforming a caravan into a fully functional chicken roost. It’s a labor of love that embodies creativity, sustainability, and practicality. This project is not just about chickens—it’s about showcasing how innovation can blend seamlessly into farm life. Stay tuned for updates, behind-the-scenes looks, and tips for your own farm projects.

Join Us on This Journey

We invite you to be a part of our journey this year. Whether through engaging with us on Facebook and Instagram, reading our blog posts, or simply sharing your backyard farming stories, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s to fresh beginnings, meaningful connections, and a year of growing together. Let’s make 2025 a year to remember!

What would you like to see more of this year? Drop your ideas in the comments below or send us a message—we’re always listening. 😊

Happy New Year! 🎉
From all of us at The Little Chicken Farm

The Blue Wrens in Our Backyard: A Delight to Watch and Feed

There’s something magical about watching blue wrens flit around the garden, their vivid blue feathers catching the sunlight as they hop and flutter through the bushes. These tiny birds are not only stunning to look at but also play a vital role in keeping our gardens healthy by eating insects and maintaining the natural balance.

If you’re lucky enough to have blue wrens visiting your yard, feeding them mealworms can be a wonderful way to encourage them to stay and thrive. Here’s why mealworms are a perfect treat for these feathered friends and how they can benefit your garden ecosystem.

Why Feed Blue Wrens Mealworms?

Blue wrens are insectivores, meaning they primarily eat insects. Mealworms mimic their natural diet, making them a nutritious and appealing snack. Here are some benefits of feeding them:

1. High Protein Content

• Mealworms are rich in protein, which is essential for blue wrens, especially during breeding and molting seasons. Protein helps them maintain their energy and supports healthy feather growth.

2. Attracts Blue Wrens to Your Garden

• Offering mealworms encourages regular visits from blue wrens, allowing you to enjoy their playful antics while helping them stay well-fed, especially during times when natural insect populations are lower.

3. Natural Pest Control

• Blue wrens are excellent at keeping pest populations in check. By encouraging them to stick around, they’ll naturally help control unwanted bugs in your garden.

4. Safe and Nutritious

• Mealworms are safe to feed and easy for blue wrens to eat. They provide a consistent food source, particularly during winter or dry periods when insects are harder to find.

How to Feed Mealworms to Blue Wrens

1. Choose the Right Mealworms

• Live or dried mealworms both work, but live mealworms are more natural and appealing to blue wrens.

2. Placement

• Offer mealworms in a shallow dish or on a feeding tray near shrubs or low branches where blue wrens feel safe. Avoid placing the mealworms in open spaces where predators could threaten the birds.

3. Moderation is Key

• While mealworms are a great supplement, they shouldn’t replace the birds’ natural diet. Offer a small handful of mealworms once or twice a day to supplement their foraging.

4. Fresh Water

• Always ensure there’s fresh water nearby for the wrens to drink and bathe in.

Benefits to Your Garden

Feeding blue wrens isn’t just about the birds—it benefits your entire garden:

• They help control pests like aphids, caterpillars, and beetles.

• They add life and movement to your outdoor spaces, creating a vibrant and healthy ecosystem.

• Their presence can inspire a deeper connection to nature and the local wildlife in your area.

By offering mealworms to blue wrens, you’re not only helping these stunning birds thrive but also enriching your garden with their presence. Watching them enjoy the treat is truly a rewarding experience.

Do you have blue wrens in your garden? Let us know your tips and tricks for attracting and feeding them! If you’re interested in getting mealworms, we stock high-quality ones that are perfect for wrens and other garden visitors. Get in touch to order some and see the difference they make in your backyard!

Rolling in Style: Our DIY Chicken Caravan Adventure

We’ve always believed in the importance of creativity on the farm, and we’ve got an exciting new project that takes that philosophy to a whole new level. Introducing the Chicken Caravan—a mobile, cozy new home for our feathered friends!

Why a Caravan?

The idea to convert an old caravan into a chicken roost came from our desire to offer our chickens a more versatile living space. We wanted a solution that would allow us to move the chickens around the paddock, giving them access to fresh grass and foraging opportunities while keeping them safe and secure. The mobility factor is what really inspired us—it’s like a tiny home for chickens that can travel with us as we rotate the flock across different areas of the farm.

The Concept

Our plan is to gut the caravan and transform it into a purpose-built chicken coop that’s not only practical but also comfy and sustainable. With its compact size and solid structure, the caravan is the perfect foundation to create a cozy, weatherproof roost. By integrating features like nesting boxes, perches, and plenty of space for the chickens to roam, we’ll ensure they thrive in this unique, mobile environment.

What’s the Plan?

The transformation of the caravan will take some time and creativity. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing the entire process with you—from gutting the interior and repurposing materials to designing the layout for our hens. We’ll also take you behind the scenes as we tackle some of the challenges that come with converting such a small space into a functional chicken coop.

Expect to see lots of exciting updates and sneak peeks along the way! From choosing the best materials for insulation to installing ventilation and preparing the paddock for the caravan’s first outing, we’ll be documenting everything.

Stay Tuned for the Transformation!

We can’t wait to bring you along on this creative journey and share all the details of how we turn this caravan into the ultimate chicken retreat. We’ll be posting regular updates on our blog, as well as sharing snippets on Instagram and Facebook, so be sure to follow along.

As we embark on this project, we’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. Have you ever tried a mobile chicken coop? Drop your ideas or tips in the comments below!

Stay tuned for the next update where we dive into the gutting phase—things are about to get messy! 😉

Our story

Which began with a love for animals and a dream of sustainable living. It all started with a small flock of hens, but what began as a simple hobby quickly grew into a thriving small-scale farm. As we experienced the joy of raising happy, healthy chickens, our passion turned into a mission: to share this experience with others.

Today, we’re proud to provide our community with healthy pullets and valuable resources for raising chickens. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or just starting your backyard flock, we’re here to support your journey. At the heart of it all is our commitment to sustainable practices, animal welfare, and the joy of farm life.

Regenerative Farming: Growing with Purpose

At the heart of our farm is a commitment to regenerative farming—working with nature to create a thriving, sustainable system. Our chickens play a vital role in this process, from enriching the soil with their manure to helping manage pests in natural ways. By integrating their care with regenerative practices, we’re building a farm that not only supports our flock but also nurtures the land we depend on.

For example, we use the manure from our chickens as a natural fertilizer for our garden and orchard. This nutrient-rich addition improves soil health, boosts plant growth, and reduces the need for synthetic inputs. In turn, healthy soil creates a thriving ecosystem that benefits both crops and wildlife.

We’re also exploring ways to connect more elements of the farm through rotational grazing, composting, and planting cover crops. These practices help restore soil fertility, promote biodiversity, and capture carbon, aligning our farm with long-term sustainability goals.

This journey is about more than growing crops or raising chickens—it’s about creating harmony between the land, animals, and people who care for them. Through regenerative farming, we aim to not only feed our community but also leave the land better for future generations. 🌱🐓