The King rehomes national charity’s one millionth hen at Highgrove Gardens
The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) are pleased to announce that their millionth hen to be rehomed has been adopted by His Majesty The King. The millionth hen, named Henrietta by His Majesty, was...
View ArticleEgg labelling changes will ‘cut red tape’ for producers during mandatory bird...
Egg producers and packers will no longer need to change how eggs are labelled during mandatory bird flu housing measures. Currently, when mandatory housing measures are introduced to protect birds from...
View ArticleBantam World: why good things come in small packages
As The Country Smallholder magazine launches its dedicated new ‘Bantam World’ section, Cara Wheeldon shares her experiences with these magical little birds. It was around ten years ago when our family...
View ArticleWelsh Government issues bird registration reminder
From 1st October 2024 it will become a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Wales (and England) to register themselves with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). Previously, only keepers with...
View ArticleHow to control red mite with garlic
Poultry vet, David Parsons, highlights the impact of the weather on poultry at shows, and explores the use of garlic for controlling red mite. The unpredictability of the weather is still causing...
View ArticleAvian influenza: mandatory bird registration comes into force in October
New measures to better protect the poultry sector from future avian influenza outbreaks will come into force on 1 October for all bird keepers – regardless of the size of their flock – to officially...
View ArticleSmall but mighty: why bantams are the life of the backyard
Cara Wheeldon explores the resilient, mischievous nature of the bantam chicken… As the crisp October air settles in and the autumn leaves fall, I find myself in a familiar scene –chickens running...
View ArticlePoultry keepers struggle to register birds via ‘ineffective’ Defra system
Poultry keepers say they have been unable to register their birds in line with mandatory new government requirements, due to glitches with the online registration process. As of 1st October 2024, all...
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How to support your hens through Bonfire Night
The British Hen Welfare Trust offers tips to minimise stress for our feathered friends throughout firework season… As the nights draw in, it’s time to turn our attention to winter hen care. The first...
View ArticleHow do chickens breathe?
Poultry vet, David Parsons, explains how chickens breathe and what we can do to help keep their respiratory systems healthy. Recently, I have been involved in several respiratory cases. You would think...
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