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Are Chickens Smart?
Jan 29, 2025
Chickens in particular have very complex brains that process information in a specific way.   Research...
The A-Z of chicken Breeds (Cochin)
Jan 29, 2025
Uses: Originally utility: eggs / meat now exhibition.Eggs: 150 – 200 small, tinted.Origin: China.Weight: Cock: 4.5 – 5.1Kg, Hen: 4.1 –...
The A-Z of chicken Breeds (Brahma)
Jan 29, 2025
Uses: Exhibition / Ornamental.Eggs: 120-180.Origin: China.Weight: Cock: 4.55 – 5.45Kg, Hen: 3.2 – 4.10Kg.Bantam: Cock: 1080g, Hen: 910g.Colors: Dark, Light, White, Gold, Blue Partridge, Buff...
The A-Z of chicken Breeds (Ancona)
Jan 29, 2025
Ancona Chickens take their name from the eastern Italian City of Ancona.. There are several...
The A-Z of chicken Breeds (Australorp)
Jan 29, 2025
Uses: Dual purpose utility meat and eggs.Eggs: 200 – 250 tinted / brown.Origin: Kent, U.K.Weight: Cock: 3.85 – 4.55Kg, Hen: 2.95...
The A-Z of chicken Breeds (Araucana)
Jan 29, 2025
Uses: Exhibition / Eggs.Eggs: 170-200 Green / Blue.Origin: Chile, South America.Weight: Cock: 2.7 – 3.2Kg Hen: 2.25 – 2.7Kg.Bantam Cock: 740 –...
The A-Z of chicken Breeds (Barnevelder)
Jan 29, 2025
Uses: Utility – Egg Layer.Eggs: 180 – 230 brown.Origin: Barnevelder, The Netherlands.Weight: Cock: 3.2 – 3.6Kg Hen: 2.7 – 3.2Kg.Bantam Cock: 910g Hen: 740gColours: Black,...
Why do my hens need chicken grit?
Jan 28, 2025
Is chicken grit necessary? yes, it is! We are often asked why we advise giving...
Hen Leg Health; what to look out for
Jan 27, 2025
Hen leg health – the ins and outs As most hen owners know, carrying out...