Bellecross Hens

A week ago the first chicks of 2013 hatched. As no broodies were available I used the incubator. It was a mix setting of eggs mainly to test...

At 11+ weeks old the cockerels from the Gold Duckwing Welsummer X Light Laced Indian Game hatch are beginning to grow away from the pullets ...

  Today we moved the 'surprise hatch' chicks to the stable.They are now 7 weeks old and fully feathered.They have out grown the poul...

Two weeks on and the young chicks are thriving. They are growing well and their feathers are coming through giving a hint of their colour a...

Latest chicks  - from an Indian Game hen X Gold Duckwing Welsummer cock.  17/19 hatched  Day 1:  Day 2-3 : Day 4 : ...

As well as selling eggs at the gate I have over time built up a number of regular customers who place a weekly order. Previous to buying f...

The mornings seem to have suddenly become dark, with them comes a change in my early morning poultry routine. As most regular readers will...