December 22, 2015
Bantams are best
In this feature series, we are asking our writers to choose the perfect flock for the back garden, one that is attractive, interesting, stable, harmonious and with a good level of egg production. This month:…
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Poultry
December 10, 2015
Hens by design
Sophie Allport is a designer whose work features on many of her fine bone china, kitchen and home textiles. Sophie loves chickens and takes some of her inspiration from those of her best friend and…
December 3, 2015
A time to moult
Martin Gurdon’s hens are shedding feathers galore….
December 3, 2015
A bit of gossip….
Janine Marsh’s neighbour Jean-Pierre really has something to talk about now
November 30, 2015
Meet the VIPs (Very Important Poultry)
Annette Casey visits an Oxfordshire school where chickens have a key role
November 30, 2015
A time to rest
Charlotte Popescu’s hens take a well-earned break. There have also been some losses…
November 30, 2015
A tricky decision
In this feature series, we are asking our writers to choose their perfect flock for the back garden, one that is attractive, interesting, stable, harmonious and with a good level of egg production. This month:…
November 3, 2015
Off to a show ‘The latest from Charlotte Popescu and her chickens’
Jodie and her chicks prove a hit with the children
November 3, 2015
Effie’s Garden ‘Jo Barlow, from Cornwall, writes about her ex-battery hens’
Jo had plans to reclaim some of her garden for the humans … but it was not to be
November 3, 2015
A perfect breed for the kids
Silkie bantams are a great choice for children. Grant Brereton profiles a family from Wales who have had great success with the breed
November 3, 2015
Laura’s ladies
This month, Jeremy Hobson talks to Laura Basset, co-owner of a Somerset pub, who also happens to be an enthusiastic owner of sheep, pigs, ducks and chickens
