June 6, 2013
Campaign to feed waste to pigs
JUNE 6, 2013: A campaign has been launched to re-introduce the feeding of waste to pigs.
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June 6, 2013
Bid to halt badger cull fails
JUNE 6, 2013: A Labour attempt to halt this summer's badger cull was defeated in Parliament yesterday (Wednesday).
June 3, 2013
How often should hens be wormed?
I am new to hen keeping and was wondering how often I should worm my hens, and what is the best sort of bedding to use? Mark Daly by email
June 3, 2013
Dust up!
Dust bathing is an important activity for chickens. It is natural part of their grooming activity, as Julie Moore explains
May 7, 2013
Meet the cool cowgirl
MAY 7, 2013: James Strawbridge has been meeting some smallholders who push the boundaries with adventurous food projects. Here is one of them...
May 4, 2013
SIZE MATTERS
Charlotte Popescu explores the whole business of egg sizes, and explodes a few myths along the way…
May 2, 2013
Do hens make friends?
Do hens form friendships? Those reared in commercial conditions don’t, and are not particular about who they spend time with, a Royal Veterinary College study has found.
May 2, 2013
HAPPY HENNIVERSARY!
Jo Barlow celebrates a special day with her chickens
May 2, 2013
London’s hen corner
Sara Ward has created a mini country smallholding – complete with chickens - in her back garden in West London
April 29, 2013
New country show in August
APR 29, 2013: A new country show will open its gates to visitors this summer at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire.
April 29, 2013
Bees: ban on ‘danger pesticides’ closer
APR 29, 2013: A ban on pesticides thought to be killing bees came one step closer today after a vote in Brussels.
