Tag Archives: Chickens

New Life

Posted on 27/05/2011 by Poulacapple Poultry

Breeding is much slower this year as we’re using natural methods only, this of course depends on nature and whether hens will go broody or not. We can almost depend on a couple of breeds to take to the nest … Continue reading →

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Getting off the Grid

Posted on 24/02/2011 by Poulacapple Poultry

In a effort to reduce our carbon footprint still further, we are taking a somewhat drastic step this year in changing our hatching system from mainly artificial incubation to using  broody hens – thus lessening our dependence on artificial heat … Continue reading →

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Breed Identification

Posted on 13/02/2011 by Poulacapple Poultry

I learn something new every day! We found a replacement for our Golden Phoenix today and while discussing breed standards and the merits of the birds characteristics, we established the definitive difference by referring to the bible for poultry breeds … 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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