May 7, 2014
Plant protection
My chickens are dust-bathing in my pots and destroying my summer bulbs! I’ve made alternative dust baths for them but they still use the pots. Is there any way I can stop them doing this?
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May 7, 2014
Poultry sale pros and cons
There is a monthly poultry sale in our local town. What are the pros and cons of buying chickens from there?
May 7, 2014
Do we need to vaccinate ex-bat hens?
We’ve just rehomed some hens from the British Hen Welfare Trust in Hampshire and, because we have young children, we were wondering if we should get the hens any vaccinations or boosters, as you have…
May 3, 2014
Looking good – part II
A visual health check for your chickens - legs and feet
May 2, 2014
DESIGN YOUR DREAM COOP… & HAVE IT MADE!
Here’s a fantastic opportunity to win a custom-built chicken house. Even better – you get to design it!
May 2, 2014
PRISCILLA’S PARTY TRICK
Martin Gurdon’s Brahma sometimes accompanies him when he gives talks about chickens – and she seems to make everyone feel better!
May 1, 2014
DOING BIRD
Chickens are starting to become popular in prisons. From Edinburgh to Dartmoor, they are having a beneficial effect of those ‘doing bird’
May 1, 2014
TOO SHORT TO FREE RANGE?
I have recently bought some Japanese bantams that have very short legs. A friend told me that they are not suitable to be put outside. I wanted them to be able to have the run…
May 1, 2014
Chicken manure for the garden?
What is the value of chicken manure for the garden? I think we should use it in the vegetable patch, but my husband says chicken manure is too ‘rich’ for it.
April 30, 2014
Health hazards – the weather
Chickens can suffer in both winter and summer. It is important to understand why
April 29, 2014
Time to check your fencing
MAR 11, 2014: It's time to check the fencing on your smallholding. Is everything in order for the coming year?
