Health & Welfare
Beware! Red Kites!
An unexpected COVID-19 consequence must surely be the threat to commercial birds, and our own pet hens, from Red Kites. Originally valued as a scavenger
4th September, 2020
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Are Hens Still in Cages?
Supporters on occasion ask are battery cages now gone? Aren’t cages illegal now? The simple answer is no. In the UK commercial hens are farmed under three different systems…
12th August, 2020
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Let’s Talk Lice
Lice are often found on hens that are debilitated or unwell. Live adult lice are visible to the naked eye are golden in colour, approx. 3mm long, and lay white eggs (nits) on the hen. Let’s talk about their life cycles…
22nd May, 2020
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Is my hen broody? 5 tips on how to help your hen
Do you have a broody hen? Any hen can become broody at any time, broodiness is a natural tendency that all hens have that makes them want to sit on and hatch a clutch of eggs. Here are 5 tips on how you can help your hen.
27th April, 2020
