Care & advice

Why you should get electric fencing to protect poultry

Monday, September 23, 2019 Kim Stoddart
Moveable electric fencing can be more economical to use than fixed fencing (photo: Electricfencing.co.uk/farmNET)

Electric fencing can provide valuable extra protection for your poultry

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Welfare

The great autumn moult

Friday, August 10, 2018 Julie Moore
While Bella may be the first in Julie's flock to start losing feathers, she won't be the last (photo: Julie Moore)

Coops across the land are set to become littered with feathers as chickens shed their overcoats. Julie Moore reveals how you can help your flock during this stressful period

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Welfare

News

Chicken Crazy: carnage in the hen house

Friday, August 10, 2018 Martin Gurdon
Sarkozy's demise will prompt some serious fence repair (photo: Martin Gurdon)

The much loved home-breds Sarkozy and Carla are no one following a visit from vicious Mr Fox

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Nature

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