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Salisbury Rare Breeds Auctions If you happen to live within striking distance of Salisbury and are interested in seeing a demonstration of our Automatic Door Openers we are doing demonstrations and will have a little stock for sale at the next 3 Rare Breed Auctions The dates we will be attending are as follows: Saturday 15th June…

If you have ever wondered about the history and domestication of the Chicken from a humble bird roaming the jungle floors to being one of the most common forms of protein in the world then there is a great Article on the Smithsonian site you might like to take a look at. With a history…

Leghorn Chicken Breed Facts and Tips for Hen Keepers Where does the breed name Legbar come from and what does it mean? The breed originate in Italy with the Birds originating from the port of leghorn on the west coast of Italy. It was introduced into Britain and the UK  around the middle of the…

Spring has Sprung and it’s been a hard one here in the UK, tough on all livestock and no doubt both you and your chickens are looking forward to some warmer days and sunshine for the summer. But keep alert for Red Mites and such like as it can be a devastating nightmare to control once they…

How can you take steps to minimise the chance of foxes getting your lovely hens…by keeping your chickens safe and tucked-up in their coop safely each night…

What to do when the dusk time is changing daily and almost getting earlier every day, in between the changing seasons, and before the wet and cold Autumunal days descend that will do you your chooks and all the family a favour…