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It's all in the genes

With a basic understanding of genetics, breeding poultry for showing can be an enjoyable hobby. Paul Donovan investigates this challenging science.

What poultry keepers think they should do if they suspect avian flu

Sol Elliot, Final Year (5th) Veterinary student at the School of University Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, updates from her survey which aims to find out how vets and owners view Avian Flu.

Vet advice from an experienced poultry vet

David Parsons MRCVS updates poultry keepers on avian flu and looks at how you can help your flock during this challenging time.

COLD comfort

Your chickens deserve special consideration in very cold weather. Have you covered all the angles? Grant Brereton offers personal advice plus thoughts on breeding pure breed poultry.

The BHWT 900,000th hen finds her new home

Lucky little Lottie settles down in Scotland

Incubating with Broody Hens

In the first in a series on chicken breeding using broody hens, Fiona & Hugh Osborne explain why this is a valid model for the smallholder.

Set up your own camping site

A certified Camping and Caravanning Club site will give you an alternative income with pitch perfect peace of mind.

The thatched cottage dream or disaster

Master Thatcher, Chris Dodson untangles the myths from the reality to help you make your choice in the property market.

Testing this winter is the key to liver fluke control, say industry experts

Advice from the National Sheep Association (NSA) on behalf of SCOPS, is worth studying for a fluke-free flock all year round.

Breath easily - why goats cough and have respiratory problems

David Harwood BVetMed, FRCVS looks at the signs and why early action is the best course of action.

How long do alpacas live?

Joy Whitehead shows how the right management can help them to live longer

When man's best friend goes feral - the danger of dog attacks on livestock

Mark Jackson, agricultural solicitor at Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors examines what you can do and possible changes to the law.

Wintering out animals all year round -how is it possible?

Peter Stoker suggests using electric fencing to out winter livestock on grass and other forage crops.

Complying, Managing, Measuring & Happy Factor resistance reduction

Ear Tagging is not dull according to experts Kiwikit Roxan

Lambs and kids have similar nutritional requirements

But as Joanna Palmer, nutritionist at the Smallholder Range explains, amongst the similarities there are a number of important differences that should be taken into consideration when rearing these young ruminants.

Keeping the food bills down

Can a smallholding be a lifeline in a tough economy?

The unsung hero of wildlife – the hedgerow

Mark Nowers, RSPB Conservation Turtle Dove Advisor gives so many reasons to get planting this autumm to help wildlife and people in the future

Don’t overlook the importance of camelid preventative healthcare

Dr Ami Sawran MRCVS explains what you need to consider

Time for tomatoes

Young help shows off the tomato fertiliser we used on the tomatoes

Chick Peace – Chicken Vanilla calming spray

Growing chicks moving to an outside pen, enjoyed this product

No bleating about these goats’ milk body care products!

Zoe Mitchell is a keen member of Norwich Goat Club and she also attends farmers markets all over Norfolk and even some in Suffolk. She’ll be doing Christmas markets as well.

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What to do if your goat has bladder problems and how to prevent them

David Harwood BVetMed, FRCVS looks at the causes and cures of these often life threatening illnesses where the owner needs to be able to spot the symptoms and act quickly!

How to spot and treat Border disease

Border disease is a disease in sheep known to cause a variety of problems within your flock such as abortions, still born lambs, poor scanning rates and weak lambs at birth.

Stars of the Show!

Bath-based smallholder, Stuart Jones, is a hobby breeder of British Saddlebacks and has recently won accolades at prestigious national shows including the Bath and West Show and the Royal Isle of Wight County Show. Here, Stuart shares his advice for creating the best foundations to raise healthy prizewinning Saddlebacks.

The organic option – a whole system way of thinking

The Organic Feed Company nutritionist Joanna Palmer, looks at feeding your poultry and livestock organically.

Looking to the future

John Sones considers some sustainable ideas for your holding

Bring and buy-selling produce on your allotment

Michael Wale explores how the pandemic brought a change of direction in raising funds for his West London allotment site.

Where the Buffalo roam

Josephine Laing visits an award nominated smallholder with unusual but productive livestock

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