September 13, 2016
Ex-battery hens get a new home
Owen and Catherine Jones, from Devon, decided to adopt some ex-battery hens. Owen describes the experience
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September 13, 2016
Win the new Eglu Cube!
Omlet is offering one lucky reader a chance to win the Eglu Cube chicken coop which has a retail price of £700
September 6, 2016
The Brinkley’s small holding success story
Jeff and Margaret Brinkley long dreamed of having their own smallholding. And finally they did it. Jeff tells the story
September 6, 2016
Verm-x GIVEAWAY
20 lucky readers to win a £15 voucher
September 6, 2016
How to be a successful smallholder
What are five key factors for success in smallholding? We asked some of our writers and other smallholders.
August 16, 2016
Chickens’ sense of smell
A broody hen chooses a herb bed to have her chicks. She might have done so for a reason….
August 15, 2016
Gone, but not forgotten – an extra special bird
For poultry fancier Terry Beebe, there was one extra special bird. And thereby hangs a tale…. Terry Beebe
August 8, 2016
When to call the vet?
Countless smallholders are faced with this dilemma. Our vet, Pete Siviter, offers guidance
August 8, 2016
Liz Shankland: Growing pains
As Liz Shankland gets to grips with running her new smallholding, each season throws up new challenges
August 8, 2016
Ready for a rifle?
Air rifles can provide a simple but effective solution to several of the smallholder’s pest control problems in addition to providing a source of free-range, local meat. Charlie Portlock explains
August 8, 2016
WIN a fox buster!
£350 prize from Electric Fencing Direct
