These guidelines have been produced to provide a basic guide as to standards
expected of members who keep poultry on their allotments.
HOUSING
In addition to effective containment, housing is also key in ensuring the
welfare of your birds and should allow natural behaviours.
*The henhouse should be minimum size of 2 sq feet per chicken, with a fully
enclosed shelter that provides protection from predators.
* Clean dry bedding, best are wood shavings or straw
* Warmth in winter months and shade in the summer
* Perches for sleeping on.
* Nest boxes for laying eggs
* Outdoor run, minimum of 4 sq feet per bird.
* You should provide them with plenty of space to dig , dust themselves
and flap their wings.
BOTH HOUSING AND RUNS SHOULD BE REGULARY MAINTAINED TO A GOOD TIDY STANDARD.
FEED
Your chickens should have access to
• Clean fresh water daily.
• 120 grams of layer pellets and corn daily which is an
appropriate diet that is nutritional
• Insoluble grit to aid digestion.
• Food stuff must be stored such that it is kept clean
and dry and properly protected from rodents.
HEALTH
It is your responsibility to monitor and maintain a flock free from distress,
pain, injury and disease
We expect members to maintain high standards of welfare for their birds
in a clean and tidy housing. In this way, everyone can enjoy the presence
of poultry.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH YOUR TENANCY AGREEMENT ( RULE 16 ) OR MEET
THE MINIMUM STANDARDS IN THESE GUIDLINE MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION OF YOUR
ALLOTMENT TENANCY