January 6, 2011
Fresh is best
Eggs from your very own chickens beat anything you can buy in the supermarkets and collecting them is a great job for the kids, too
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Country Smallholding
January 6, 2011
Beautiful birds
If you thought chickens came in any colour as long as it was plain-old brown, think again, says Grant Brereton
January 6, 2011
So much fun keeping chickens
Martin and Hayley Waker, from Westbury in Wiltshire, are typical of a young family who keep a few chickens in their back garden. This is their story.
January 6, 2011
House hunting
There are small houses for a trio of chickens and larger ones for the bigger flock. They may be moveable or static, have an attached run or be free-standing. Getting the right house is vital…
January 6, 2011
Tales of a trendsetter
Back garden chicken keeping is booming, says Francine Raymond, but it wasn’t always so
January 6, 2011
Help get chickens out
The campaign to end intensive chicken rearing continues
January 6, 2011
Chickens show their clever side
The humble hen shows off its clever side
January 5, 2011
Choosing your chickens – a guide
The number of families keeping some hens in the garden is booming, but when considering which hens to get for your garden, which are the best?
January 5, 2011
Do you wanna be in Hattie’s gang?
Hattie Hen’s Kids’ Club launches in the first issue of Your Chickens - on sale 13 January
January 5, 2011
See for yourself
With so many different breeds to choose from, going to see the birds is the best way to decide which are the best for you
December 30, 2010
Japanese Bantam (Chabo)
This ornamental true bantam is placid and easily tamed
