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The Christmas Goose

Wet summer bodes well for Christmas goose

Indian Runner Ducks

Where did Indian Runner ducks come from? from the Dutch East Indies, not India, says CHRIS ASHTON

The Late Autumn And Early Winter Is A Great Time For Shows

Why not visit one near you? Plus reports and pics from shows and sales.

Welcome To Winter!

GILLIAN COOPER says make it easy for yourself – and your poultry​

Avian Influenza: UK Now Diseasefree But Chief Vet Urges Vigilance

The UK now meets international requirements to declare freedom from Avian Influenza, as the chief vet urges continued vigilance.

Fatal Attraction?

As we head into the breeding season, over-amorous cockerels can start causing real problems for their favourite hens. Fortunately, poultry saddles offer a simple solution.

Recipe For Success

British Hen Welfare Trust founder, Jane Howorth, MBE, celebrates the charity’s 12th anniversary, with a look back over the many successes achieved.

Too Much Trouble?

I was interested to read Colin Crowther’s letter in last month’s issue (Unrealistic restrictions?, PP159), and have to say that I agree with much of what he says.

Feeding For Late Summer/Early Autumn

JOANNA PALMER, nutritionist for Smallholder Range looks at the importance of meeting your hens’ nutritional needs as the seasons change.

A Visit To Your Local Poultry Show

JANE WOODS says if you’ve never been then you are in for a treat!

How Intelligent Is A Chicken?

PAUL DONOVAN explains chickens are far more intelligent than most imagine

Cochinisation And Orpingtonisation

Expert poultry man Fred Hams considers the 'utility' features in these pure breeds today – and the so called 'feather duster effect'.

Seeds Sewn Early!

Mindie Dittemore reflects on the wisdom her parents showed when they introduced her to chickens; something which she’s now emulating with her children.

Don't Buy A Bad Egg Incubator

A cautionary tale for new buyers says Liz Fairbrother

Safety Measures

Andy Marshall looks into the practical aspects of the AI-related Protection Zone, and explains the implications for back garden hen keepers and their birds.

Going Back To Nature

Janice Houghton-Wallace Looks At Natural Incubation

The Woodland Trust

Trees: a basic necessity for hen health and well-being

Fred Hams

The beginning of another new poultry year

The Poland

In all the breeds of Poultry in this country, one that can lay claim to be the most decorative and ornamental is the Poland, with their fantastic ‘Tennis Ball’ shaped crest of tightly packed feathers on their head and in some of the colours this is accompanied by a full beard and muffling.

Counting Chickens In The USA

The Livestock Conservancy’s (TLC) Watchlist equivalent is its Conservation Priority List (CPL) which classifies livestock breeds most in need of conservation, with status determined by genetic uniqueness combined with census findings on breeding populations. Unlike the RBST Watchlist, however, TLC is also able to classify US poultry breeds, which it does by carrying out a poultry census – something that RBST would like to be able to emulate in the future.

The Red Peril!

As the spring approaches and ambient temperatures start to rise, red mite in hen houses across the land will be stirring ominously. So it’s important to start taking action now!

Up on the Roof!

Here’s our practical guide to the various hen house roofing material options, and the important differences between them.

You Are What You Eat

JANICE HOUGHTON-WALLACE looks at how feed relates to fitness in poultry.

Andy's Diary

Working with a shorter day length and thoughts on late hatching

Hens And Other Pets: Keeping Them All Happy

Nothing makes us chuckle more here at the British Hen Welfare Trust than a photo dropping into our inbox of a cat looking disgruntled because a hen has stolen its bed, or a dog sunbathing alongside an ex-bat.

Why Keep Ducks

If you have space and water, they are easier to keep than chickens, says CHRIS ASHTON.

Egg Eating Chickens - Can They Be Stopped?

ALAN HOLTHAM says prevention is the watchword.

The Importance Of Free Range

LIZ FAIRBROTHER says protect your poultry but let them run out to forage.

Poultry Through The Dark Days Of Winter

JANICE HOUGHTON-WALLACE says think now to keep birds safe

Could You Take Part In Helping Hens?

You could quite literally be a lifesafer.