As of Monday 7 November, all kept birds - whether they are large free-range flocks or hobby racing pigeons - will have to be kept indoors or in covered outdoor cages. Biosecurity measures like disinfecting vehicles, equipment and boots are required as well as bans on the movement of live birds. Extreme measures for an extreme... Continue Reading →
by Deborah Hadfield Kevin and Val Russell run Hawkstone Falconry in Yorkshire. With the bird flu outbreak following two years of covid, businesses such as theirs are struggling. For Val, the issue is made worse as her work was a lifeline after she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Working with the birds boosted her mental health. ... Continue Reading →
Camilla adopted the Jack Russell Terriers in 2017 King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, are the proud owners of two adorable Jack Russell Terrier rescue dogs: Beth and Bluebell. As the new monarch prepares to move into Buckingham Palace, reports confirm that the pups will also call the royal residence home. The Queen Consort adopted Beth and Bluebell... Continue Reading →
In this series we will be following a year on our smallholding/homestead month by month. We'll cover: - What we are growing - What and how we are preserving food - The household items we are making. - How we are maintaining our home - How we save money and try to live more sustainably... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/zdVqk8_g2N4 In this series we will be following a year with our chickens month by month. We'll cover: - What is happening to and with the chickens each month. - What we're preparing for in coming months. - Issues that we're on the look out for. In September we'll cover: - Worming - Injuries &... Continue Reading →
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