How to Protect Poultry from Foxes

Most poultry owners have been there at some point. You come down to your chicken coop in the morning to let them out for the day and discover that a fox has forced entry somehow and killed your animals. This can be very distressing to find, but it is important

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A Guide to Keeping Pigs

Over recent years, pigs have become an increasingly popular animal to rear. Whether an addition to a smallholding where they will be used for meat, or in a non-farming environment where families wish to keep a pet that is different to the norm, pigs require

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How To Install Electric Fencing Safely

An effective and common deterrent to prevent animals and people wandering where they shouldn't, an electric fence can be a simple solution and is easily set up. However, there are some important things to consider when setting up your electric fence. This

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How To Prepare Your Poultry For Winter

In the winter, chickens may naturally decrease their laying or stop altogether, but this does not mean we should be giving them any less care during the colder weather. In fact we should be keeping a closer eye on them, in order to keep them in peak condition

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How Farming has Changed in the Last 50 Years

Farming is one of the oldest trades in existence, with a great many centuries being dedicated to growing crops and rearing livestock.

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How Smallholders and Farmers can Prepare for a Summer Drought

Extreme weather can often cause a multitude of problems for farmers. Especially with the effects of climate change, the seasons are much more unpredictable and can catch us off guard if we are not looking out for it. As we start to move into the dryer and

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