Are these the chickens of the future? – FT.com

The eggs sit in a heated yellow box, the tops of their shells sliced off and replaced with cling film. Inside, translucent red bodies poke and press, alien-like, against the film. These are some of the rarest chicken embryos in the world, their DNA Source: Are these the chickens of the future? - FT.com

Review of the Year: Ten of 2015’s Biggest Poultry News Stories

Even if you only keep a few birds as pets or for an egg supply for the kitchen it is worth keeping up to speed on what is happening within the commercial side of our 'hobby' c/o The Poultry Site CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - An editor's selection box of some of this year's news stories that …

Alanis Morissette, Meghan Trainor, Jimmy Fallon perform Ironic dressed as chickens

Yep, you read that correctly. Source: Alanis Morissette, Meghan Trainor, Jimmy Fallon perform Ironic dressed as chickens

A spot of poultry podcasting with Alys Fowler and Jane Perrone for The Guardian

If you follow me on twitter or have read one of my recent blogs then you might have seen I was podcasting about poultry with two lovely folks who I'm chuffed to include amongst my friends, Alys Fowler and Jane Perrone from the The Guardians #sowgrowrepeat  . Have a listen (and hear me do a …

Oswestry Poultry Auction 25th April – Market Report

OSWESTRY POULTRY AUCTION SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2015 MARKET REPORT   The weather report for the weekend wasn’t good, with the fine sunny weather reported to be turning cold and wet. It was certainly cooler but the rain stayed away in the main. The other thing that was cooler was the volume of birds entered. A …

Insects could replace soya in poultry feed – Farmers Weekly

There is a certain potential in this idea... but is it one of those things that leaves itself open to exploitation by those more interested in profit than problem-fixing? Time will tell Insects could replace soya in poultry feed - Farmers Weekly.

Why a chicken might be the perfect pet for you – Telegraph

“If you are looking specifically for pets, then focusing on the breeds with docile temperaments is perhaps the best route. If space is limited or young children are involved, then a bantam breed like the pekin can make a good starter. If you have more room and older children, then it’s hard to beat the …

Filming with Countryfile

  I’ve been watching Countryfile pretty much since it started on a Sunday lunchtime back on the 24th July 1988. Why? Well I’ve always had an interest in the countryside and farming. In fact was grafting as a farm labourer back then so it’s always been one to watch for me. The programme brief has …

10 things you wanted to know about chickens but were afraid to ask – 10#. Flock Dynamics: Alliances & Aggression

To me chickens are more than simply a provider of meat and eggs, they are also an opportunity to study closely one of the longest standing domesticated species on the planet. Not only does this cover their biology but their behavioural ecology and not just in terms of how they interact with the environment, but …

The Chicken Catwalk

I’m frequently sent things to try out, sometimes its gardening related, sometimes poultry paraphernalia, often books, but occasionally a bit of gadgetry or kit arrives. In the main it’s that mutual benefit thing going on between magazine columnists like myself and the product manufacturer or author. Hopefully I get something to write about or review …