January 16, 2014
HOLISTIC henkeeping
Keeley Thomas has adopted permaculture principles in her henkeeping – and she finds it beneficial for her, the garden and the birds
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Poultry
January 15, 2014
Are pets a danger to chicks?
I have four chickens and they are all three years old. If I wanted my chickens to have chicks, would a cat or a dog or any other pet try and eat my chicks? My…
January 14, 2014
EGG ODDITIES
We often get letters from readers about odd eggs. Anne Perdeaux explains what can cause these anomalies – and how to get excellent eggs
January 13, 2014
Are chickens for me?
I would like to keep chickens, but don’t know where to start. What do I need to consider?
January 13, 2014
OFF THEIR PERCH
My chickens are sleeping in their nest box, not on the perch. What can I do?
January 13, 2014
Washing eggs
Is it OK to wash dirty eggs in water?
January 13, 2014
Why aren’t my hybrids laying?
Why have my new hybrids still not come into lay despite the fact that they are now 26 weeks and I have been waiting for the last four weeks? They are on layers pellets, have…
January 13, 2014
Fancy a Friesian?
Quirky Birds - part II - Friesian Fowl (Chamois)
January 13, 2014
Bearded beauty
Quirky Birds - part I: The Araucana
January 13, 2014
THE DAILY ROUTINE
A chicken keeper’s daily routine centres around when the birds get up, eat and roost
January 13, 2014
Clipping spurs
In a recent issue of Your Chickens a writer suggested spurs can safely be clipped back since they consist of dead tissue. I know of someone who did this and hit blood vessels. Please can…
