The dog dilemma
Can dogs and chickens co-exist? The answer is ‘maybe’, says Gwyn JonesRead More ›
Beware red mite!
Red mite is one of the main threats to your chickens. Terry Beebe advises how to deal with itRead More ›
Give quails a chance
Some years ago, Jeremy Hobson bought half a dozen live quail from a French market stall – ever since, he has been fascinated
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How to dispatch your poultry humanely
The Humane Slaughter Association (HSA) frequently receives enquiries from small producers, and others who keep small numbers of birds, about humane slaughter methods and equipment available for emergency slaughter. Read More ›
New beaks for old
Vivien Aspey keeps hens
and other animals for pleasure...Read More ›
Fowl at work and play
Geoff Hancock takes a light hearted look at the start of his poultry keepingRead More ›
Tales of the tailess
David Scrivener looks at some rumpless breeds Read More ›
Poultry - a bird in the hand
Victoria Roberts gets to grips with the importance of handling poultry and the correct way to do itRead More ›
Frizzled Polands
Frizzled Polands: Hans L Schippers looks at this fascinating new varietyRead More ›
Blue eggs, Chilean roots?
David Scrivener looks at the ever popular Araucanas, a breed with a mysterious originRead More ›