What is Rare?
Fancy Fowl|June 2017

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.

Dermot R. C. Gardiner
What is Rare?

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.

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What is Rare?
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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.

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June 2017
Our Life with La Fleche (Part1) - Cherry Tree Rare Breeds
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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.

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June 2017
Red Mite
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Red Mite

The Poultry Keeper's Nightmare

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August 2017
Poultry Club News
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Poultry Club News

Poultry Club News

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August 2017
VICVET
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VICVET

Victoria answers more of your questions… (www.vicvet.com)

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August 2017
Staffordshire County Show
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Staffordshire County Show

“At last a show to report on!”

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August 2017
Vorwerk Bantams
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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…

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July 2017
Poultry At The Rutland County Show
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Poultry At The Rutland County Show

The LPCG moved last year to The Rutland County Show after its previous location and funding was lost.

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July 2017
A Visit To The Dutch Poultry Museum In Barneveld
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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.

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February 2017
​BWA Championship Show
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​BWA Championship Show

Driving towards this year’s BWA Championship Show in Stroud, I remembered with fondness the same show in previous years.

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January 2018