Survey of the husbandry and biosecurity practices of backyard chicken keepers in the UK.

Background: This survey investigated the housing, feeding, health and welfare of backyard chickens kept in the UK.

Methods: Information was collected via an online questionnaire active from May to July 2021. The survey asked about flock demographics, housing, diet, enrichment provision, if the flock was registered with the Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) and the reason, preventative health care and biosecurity, and the incidence and methods of euthanasia.