May 18, 2014
What is a ‘non-viable’ lamb?
Recently I was reading a write-up that someone had posted on an online forum about their recent lambing experiences. I found it really helpful, but I wasn’t sure what they meant when they said that…
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Country Smallholding
May 17, 2014
Rural crime: it’s ‘easy pickings’
Government urged to do more to stem rising tide of crime in countryside Thefts from smallholdings on the increase
May 17, 2014
Rearing healthy chicks
Many smallholders will be rearing chicks at this time of year. This is very rewarding – even more so if you are aware of the hazards and avoid them! Victoria Roberts offers advice on how…
May 16, 2014
Mulch better mowers
New models available from Stiga
May 16, 2014
Breaking a Broody
Sometimes, a broody’s enthusiastic maternal instincts aren’t welcome
May 15, 2014
Weeds: not all bad news
Think twice before trying to get rid of all the weeds on your smallholding. Penny Bunting explains why…
May 15, 2014
Ideal for use with medicines
Osprey Plastics, Shropshire
May 15, 2014
Guard those goslings
Goslings in spring are magical. Just make sure you do your homework…
May 14, 2014
Fun and games
The recent weather has been extreme but, as the Welsh coast was being demolished by waves and the rivers were flooding the fields, my chickens were playing children’s games.
May 14, 2014
Chick Pix
Our latest gallery of your photos
May 14, 2014
Avoiding soya in feed
Are there alternative protein sources for our chicken food avoiding the use of soya?
