It would be accurate to say that many breeders and fanciers are currently concerned about their particular breed in terms of how it is regarded officially, and some may be unaware of who is looking after their interests as far as protection measures go in the face of any government-imposed cull.
These are very uncertain times for all kinds of poultry keepers, and I would like to add my personal thoughts to the current debate (and perhaps confusion) over terminology, its appropriate use and the interests of those outside the exhibition side of poultry keeping...
Specifically in regards to 'rare' breeds I have some personal (NOT DEFRA/PCGB/RBST) views. There are different organisations that classify poultry as 'rare'. The Rare Poultry Society (RPS), the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST), DEFRA and their 'At risk register' and the PCGB.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة June 2017 من Fancy Fowl.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة June 2017 من Fancy Fowl.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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What is Rare?
It would be accurate to say that many breeders and fanciers are currently concerned about their particular breed in terms of how it is regarded officially, and some may be unaware of who is looking after their interests as far as protection measures go in the face of any government-imposed cull.
Our Life with La Fleche (Part1) - Cherry Tree Rare Breeds
Our story with poultry started in 2006 when Chloe then ten, announced “can we keep chickens?’’ That simple question has taken us from a collection of 4 hybrid layers to an established flock of rare breed La Flèche within ten years.
Red Mite
The Poultry Keeper's Nightmare
Poultry Club News
Poultry Club News
VICVET
Victoria answers more of your questions… (www.vicvet.com)
Staffordshire County Show
“At last a show to report on!”
Vorwerk Bantams
Having won ‘Best Bantam Vorwerk’ at the National show every year since 2011, it is clear that breeder Jane Freeman has a real passion for the breed - the bantams in particular. We caught with her to find out more about them…
Poultry At The Rutland County Show
The LPCG moved last year to The Rutland County Show after its previous location and funding was lost.
A Visit To The Dutch Poultry Museum In Barneveld
Brinsea’s Fiona Browne and Marc Braddock have been planning a visit to the Dutch Poultry Museum since the beginning of the year. Friday 14th October was world egg day and since the museum was celebrating this over the weekend it seemed a great time to visit.
BWA Championship Show
Driving towards this year’s BWA Championship Show in Stroud, I remembered with fondness the same show in previous years.
