Website updates
We’re working hard to update the website so new content, breeds and pictures are being added regularly. If you can’t see what you’re…
We have SILKIES, PEKINS, POLISH, ready for delivery now
The latest batch of pullets are ready to deliver to your door now. Many colours and at Point of Lay (POL) Selection of…
Incubation Information
Information on getting eggs ready for incubation including storage, turning and temperature.
Chicken breeds for a colourful egg basket
Chicken breeds to get for a colourful egg basket ranging from pastel blues and greens, to chocolate brown and white.
Feathers and their Markings
I thought I would explain and illustrate the different types of feather markings. This is useful if you are new to keeping or…
Indian Runner Ducks
Have you ever thought about keeping ducks for either the pleasure or amusement of having them running around the garden or even just…
Russian Orloffe
Russian Orloffe If you are interested in keeping a breed that is full of history then look no further than the Russian Orloffe….
The Araucana
Araucanas are a rare breed of chicken originally from Chile that lay blue/green eggs, with the colour permeating throughout the shell. They have head feathers that look like earmuffs.
Comb Shapes
I have recently been involved in an intriguing discussion regarding the types of comb that are allowed within different breeds. The debate centred around the question. “How many breeds are standardised in this country to be exhibited with more than one type of comb?
General Advice on Chicken Health and Care of Chickens
Food Chickens are pretty omnivorous. I’ve even heard of one that specialised in catching mice. But it is very important for the chickens…