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Florrie's feat
Bantam lays two eggs a week in December
T Is For Types
An eclectic alphabet of chicken facts with a difference.
Writer's flock
Jeremy Hobson talks to smallholder, chicken keeper and thriller writer Shaun Baines
I Was Smitten
Julie Moore explains how she developed a special relationship with one of her hens.
A Great Game Bird
Tony Brown is a keen poultry fancier from Wales who has kept birds for more than 20 years.
A New Quartet
Martin acquires four new little birds. Everyone is intrigued...
Flora, We Adore Ya!
Jo Barlow celebrates the life of an amazing ex-bat.
Your Health Questions
Answered by poultry vet Victoria Roberts BVSc MRCVS
Great Greens
Suzie Baldwin recommends some favourites from the garden which are great for your chickens’ health
Get Snapping!
Julie Moore has some tips on how to have fun photographing your chickens
P Is For Pests
An eclectic alphabet of chicken facts with a difference.
The Chicken Stalker
Janine Marsh is alarmed at the behaviour of one of her cockerels
Adjusting To Freedom
Chickens can take a while to think outside the box....
The Good Eggs!
Andy Cawthray looks at the pure breeds developed for egg laying. This month: the Plymouth Rock
Celebrating A Dozen Years!
The British Hen Welfare Trust is entering its 12th year – something I could have only dreamed about when I founded the charity in 2005.
Birds For Barter
Chickens were often used as a form of currency in bygone days.
A Chicken Check-up
Julie Moore shows you how to give your birds a very thorough check to ensure they are in good health
A Newbie's View
New henkeeper Vikki Smith, from Cirencester, shared her reflections on her new hobby…
The Good Eggs!
Andy Cawthray looks at the pure breeds developed for egg laying. This month: The Wyandotte
Meet Suzie!
We are delighted that Suzie Baldwin has joined our writing team on Your Chickens. Suzie is a high-profile chicken enthusiast who has appeared on TV, written books and runs a poultry business in Surrey. Here she tells her chicken-keeping story.
Storing Your Eggs
Julie Moore examines a key issue for henkeepers.
Chickens In South Africa
Charlotte returns from a trip to the Cape, and has a chicken tale to tell.
The Summer Of Love
It’s over! Winter has gone and bird flu restrictions are eased. The girls are loving it….
An Artist's Story
This month, Jeremy Hobson meets internationally-renowned wildlife artist and conservationist David Shepherd.
Izzie's Eggs
Izzie Simper, 7, is a real egg entrepreneur…
Hens That Eat Well, Lay Well
Smallholder Range