January 9, 2013
Winter wonderland
Believe it or not, winter can be a great time of year for chickens. Charlotte Popescu explains
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January 9, 2013
Shore is the good life
When Olivia and Graham Uney moved to a remote Scottish island, they wanted to keep some chickens as part of a new, self-sufficient lifestyle. It has been such a success that they are thinking of…
November 15, 2012
A guide to ex-bat ailments
Ex-battery hens have some special needs when it comes to health and welfare. Jo Barlow explains
November 15, 2012
DECEMBER ISSUE ON SALE NOW!
A full to bursting December issue of Your Chickens magazine is now on sale.
September 23, 2012
Diarrhoea in chickens
Last month, Victoria looked at crop problems and choking in the first of a three-part series on digestive disorders. This month she focuses on diarrhoea.
September 22, 2012
Chickens by subterfuge
Louise Holtom from Northants was keen to get some chickens, and used some guile to persuade her husband Vaughan. He tells the story
September 21, 2012
Preen to clean
Chickens spend a lot of time preening their feathers. Julie Moore explains why they do this and why their feathers are so important
September 13, 2012
A chicken conundrum
It is an age-old question that has perplexed adults and childrens alike and also vexed scientists and philosophers the world over since ancient times: which came first, the chicken or the egg?
September 13, 2012
Catching a chicken
A step-by-step guide
September 13, 2012
Worming advice for new keepers
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?
September 13, 2012
Mucky eggs
We’ve just started keeping chickens, and love having fresh eggs every day. The only problem is that the eggs are sometimes mucky, and look unappetising. What is the best way to clean them?
