Animals-and-Pets
The Country Smallholder
A wreath for every door
Helen Babbs finds out how a festive evening with friends became a thriving seasonal business
4 min |
December 2023
The Country Smallholder
Few things capture the joy of smallholding like a home-grown Christmas meal
Hugh & Fiona Osborne love cooking for friends and family, especially at this time of year.
7 min |
December 2023
The Country Smallholder
Feed your goats according to their individual needs
Joanna Palmer, nutritionist for Smallholder Range offers feeding advice to keep your goats happy and healthy this winter.
6 min |
December 2023
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Keep your goats fit and well during the long winter months
David Harwood BVetMed, FRCVS. provides practical pointers to providing the best care for your livestock in the cold (and wet) weather
7 min |
December 2023
The Country Smallholder
Getting your wool processed fleece by fleece
Rampisham Hill Mill has established itself as the 'go to' mill for smallholders, crafters, and spinning/weaving guilds alike Jack Smellie visits to find out why
6 min |
December 2023
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A unique way of pig production
Michael Wale reports on how New Forest Smallholders could benefit from a Government ruling
4 min |
December 2023
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World first for pet poultry with launch of new veterinary diagnostics guide
A brand-new pioneering poultry guide has just been launched following a collaboration between a UK hen rehoming charity and a USbased organisation.
2 min |
September 2023
The Country Smallholder
Action needed to protect UK sheep flock from vaccine crisis, says NSA
With livestock health under ever increasing scrutiny, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is highlighting the critical need to address the ongoing issues with disruption to animal vaccine supply.
1 min |
September 2023
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A meeting of minds and gardening for good health
Michael Wale meets MindFood, a health charity in West London that is using allotment space help improve mental health
5 min |
September 2023
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Weaving stunning shawls and blankets from named animals
Jack Smellie meets the very talented Bec Briar who works with her own flock's fleeces from her land on the edge of Exmoor.
5 min |
September 2023
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So what does a fibre mill actually do?
Emma Taylor explains the ethos that underpins her mill
3 min |
September 2023
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Making the perfect pickled onions
Fiona and Hugh Osborne preserve a lot of their own food and are especially proud of their pickled onions.
4 min |
September 2023
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Interesting Inheritance
There are many different genes and mutations that make fancy chickens interesting. Grant Brereton takes a closer look at some quirky ones...
5 min |
September 2023
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How can nutrition support a healthy moult?
Andrew Fothergill, National Poultry Advisor at Farmgate explains the difference nutrition can make for your hens during moulting season.
2 min |
September 2023
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The long journey from the wild jungle fowl to the modern hybrid
This month, Paul Donovan investigates the origin of the humble hen as we know it.
8 min |
September 2023
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Nearly living the dream but just need to get the right property?
John Sones discusses what to consider before purchase
3 min |
September 2023
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A pressing engagement with apples
Lorraine Turnbull, an experienced award-winning smallholder and author describes how to press your apples and make delicious juice and cider.
7 min |
September 2023
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The Old Irish Goat Rediscovered
Tamsin Cooper learns how a native breed is restoring Ireland's heathlands
5 min |
September 2023
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Time to find a tup
Ready to start breeding this year? Liz Shankland has some advice on how to select the best ram for the job.
5 min |
September 2023
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A black and white story
Chris Graham throws a deserving spotlight on Ron Fieldhouse, his award winning Large Whites and his lifetime’s dedication to pedigree pig breeding
8 min |
September 2023
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Agreeable symmetry-Warden Abbey Vineyard is a custodian of the present and the past
Rebecca Farmer, Editor of Vineyard Magazine, visits grapevines that reach out far into the community that surround them
8 min |
September 2023
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The magic of weaving
Jack Smellie continues to explore the journey from raw fibre to rustic rug
5 min |
August 2023
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Pushing ahead with plans for vintage tractor show anniversary year
Taking place from 4-5 November, the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show has already opened competition entries, which close on 13th September
2 min |
August 2023
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Land based T levels to be launched
Jane Brooks looks at new qualifications for young people in the land-based industries
3 min |
August 2023
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Could your bees be starving in the sunshine?
Claire Waring looks at what to do if the forage runs out in late summer
5 min |
August 2023
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Later season seed sowings
Kim Stoddart explains which vegetable seed can still be sown this month for longer lasting harvests ...
3 min |
August 2023
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New introductions to the current flock
Acquiring new stock is always an exciting time but, as Paul Donovan investigates, introducing them to an established flock can have its difficulties
8 min |
August 2023
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Taking care of turkeys
Keeping turkeys happy and healthy by understanding what they need
3 min |
August 2023
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Reporting from a very special poultry sale
Grant Brereton meets a respected breeder
3 min |
August 2023
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But what exactly is a True Bantam?
Grant Brereton takes a closer look at these spectacular small chickens
5 min |