Category Archives: Chickens

Cock Fighting & CCTV

Posted on 04/01/2011 by Poulacapple Poultry

A trip to the Comeraghs on St Stephen’s Day, to aerate the lungs and the brain, resulted in the loss of quite a few of our cocks/cockerels to intruders.  This is a huge loss as it can take several years … Continue reading →

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Hens not Laying?

Posted on 07/09/2010 by Poulacapple Poultry

“Why have my hens stopped laying?” is becoming a regular question these days.  There are several reasons for this which can be as a result of health problems or just the natural egg-laying cycle of the hens. To help you … Continue reading →

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Eventful Weekend

Posted on 30/08/2010 by Poulacapple Poultry

Anyone living the good life or having a desire to do so, will understand… I’m sure! We had a long standing arrangement with a fellow poultry keeper, that we would take her two Egyptian Fayoumi ladies and treat them like … Continue reading →

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One Hour from Growing to Table…

Posted on 17/08/2010 by Poulacapple Poultry

We are immersed in the fruits of the harvest at the moment.  We’ve been digging our potatoes since the beginning of August, but the joy of sitting down to a meal with knowledge of it’s origins does not wane. It’s … Continue reading →

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Chicken Feed

Posted on 09/08/2010 by Poulacapple Poultry

It appears we may have to dig deeper this winter to pay the feed-bill for our chickens. Following the worst drought conditions in 130 years in Russia they have banned the export of wheat from the end of this week … Continue reading →

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