I don’t often get away on holiday, at least not during the summer months. With the poultry growers and the plants to take care of it can easily double the cost of the holiday if you need to get house sitters or relief workers in to manage things whilst you …
Just how much of a risk do backy poultry keepers really present the poultry industry? They are a molehill in the mountain range of food production but perhaps it’s time their traditional techniques were engaged and explored and not battered when surrounded by industrial practices that contain so many question marks.
Mention “Poultry Auctions” to people in the poultry world and it can often draw a mixed bag of responses. Some will vehemently claim they are to be avoided at all costs as they are places where disease and poor quality stock are peddled by ruthless traders. Others will stand up …
An increasing number of people are starting to keep chickens or ducks in their back gardens and ‘backyard hen keeping’ is fast becoming one of the most popular gardening ‘hobbies’ not only in this country but around the globe.
