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Step-by-Step: Introducing new birds

If you want to increase the size of your flock, here is our guide to adding new birds

Kate humble by nature

TV presenter Kate Humble talks about her passion for fresh healthy eggs from happy free range birds

How often should hens be wormed?

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?

Mark Daly by email

Dust up!

Dust bathing is an important activity for chickens. It is natural part of their grooming activity, as Julie Moore explains

A beginner’s tale

Richard Stockbridge from Kent has been on a steep learning curve since starting out with chickens

Care & advice

Step-by-Step: Introducing new birds

Step-by-Step: Introducing new birds

If you want to increase the size of your flock, here is our guide to adding new birds

News

Kate humble by nature

Kate humble by nature

TV presenter Kate Humble talks about her passion for fresh healthy eggs from happy free range birds

Rescue a hen

A guide to ex-bat ailments

A guide to ex-bat ailments

Ex-battery hens have some special needs when it comes to health and welfare. Jo Barlow explains

Dates for your diary