“Five Freedoms” and the Community Flock
The Five Freedoms is a framework that was created by The Farm Animal Welfare Committee (FAWC) and the British Veterinary Association. It will be the wish of any good chicken …
Avian flu creates a flock-down at Weaste Allotments
Avian flu does have a vaccination available, but it is not allowed to give it in the UK. The Community Chickens are also not too good at listening or understanding …
Nobody here but us chickens
“Ain’t nobody here but us chickens” was a 1946 Louis Jordan song we thought may be sung as Covid-19 appeared in March and then lock-downs were announced. Would we be …
Wooden pallets are highly sought after by plot holders
The arrival of wooden pallets at the allotment shop with chicken feed or compost always causes a stir. If they are not taken back to the supplier then they are …