@poultrykeeper

The poultrykeeper website Twitter feed. https://xitter.cf/t.co/knVcKgjXVO is a hobby site with over 500 articles on keeping poultry. Tweets mainly by Tim Daniels.

 Hereford, England
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Joined December 2008
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FACT: Cows belong on grass. 🐮🌱 The number of farms where cows spend their entire life inside is on the rise in the UK. 💔 Let us know if you agree that cows should have access to pasture during the grass-growing season!
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Foxes kill a flock of 70 hens at an egg farm in Great Barrington. The community is rallying to help the farmer start over berkshireeagle.com/news/sout… via @berkshireeagle

Foxes kill a flock of 70 hens at an egg farm in Great Barrington. The community is rallying to help...

The fox had dug under the fence, leaving behind a tuft of fur that had caught the wire.

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Meirionnydd sheep gives birth to six lambs in 'very rare' event bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-6499…

Meirionnydd sheep gives birth to six lambs in 'very rare' event

Farmer Erin McNaught said six healthy lambs born to one sheep was "very special".

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Daniel Brown@DanPBrown15 Nov 2022
.@sainsburys Can you explain why you’re selling imported eggs despite your commitment to sell only UK produced free range eggs? – at East, England
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Asda limits egg sales to two boxes a customer bbc.co.uk/news/business-6364…

Asda and Lidl limit egg sales after supply issues

Retailers are temporarily limiting the number of egg boxes customers can buy due to supply problems.

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Bird flu virus out of control warns farmers in East of England bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-no…

Bird flu virus out of control warn farmers in East of England

Poultry producers and zoos warn of the growing threat of bird flu in the UK.

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UK Government has launched an #attackonnature. In the last week alone they've said they'll lift the ban on fracking in England and remove important laws that protect wildlife. Help us #DefendNature today and let your MP know we won't stand for this! wildlifetrusts.org/news/publ…
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Cwmbran: Feisty geese eviction upsets town's bird lovers bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-6102…

Cwmbran: Feisty geese eviction upsets town's bird lovers

Residents say the geese were "loved by all," as they are removed for aggressive behaviour.

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Foie gras: 'Sickening' footage shows need for ban, activists say bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60510013

Foie gras: 'Sickening' footage shows need for ban, activists say

Animal rights groups say ministers must not drop plans to ban imports of the duck liver pate.

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Another day in lockdown for our hens. I hope yours are doing OK…
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Flamingos are among the best frolickers in the animal kingdom! 🦩💨💨
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First human case in UK of potentially lethal bird flu strain - The Times and The Sunday Times apple.news/APqniTnkJSe-_9-Lc…

I can’t stop thinking about my ducks, says man with potentially lethal bird flu

The first man in Britain to catch a potentially deadly form of bird flu has told of his loneliness in isolation after his flock of ducks was culled. Alan Gosling, 79, is believed to have caught the...

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I can’t disagree with this Brinsea
Brinsea Products Inc@BrinseaUS1 Oct 2021
Birds = Angels
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The schedule for the #poultry & #waterfowl show is available. Please share with your poultry and waterfowl keeping chums! ssgf.uk/exhibitors/schedules… #ScottishSmallholdersFestival2021 #chickens #ducks #geese #turkeys #utilityfowl #bantams #YoungPoultryKeepers
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Claire the Hen Lady@hensforhire22 May 2021
Ella wanted her own work shirt, so here is my first hand printed t shirt, what do you think?
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Omlet UK@omlet28 May 2021
We want to hear from you! 📣 What is your favourite Omlet purchase, and what products do you want to see next? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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Great results from the MS Broedmachines incubator I’m testing for my article on choosing an incubator. All of the chicks are up and ready to go to the brooder. RCOM is up next!
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We're here to help you look after your birds. Visit NFU Online for all the latest news, advice and guidance you need to maintain high biosecurity ➡️ ow.ly/iWa750DQ7jU
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I spotted the first Curlew yesterday, they come here to nest every year. This article is a good reminder for dog owners like me to be careful. fwi.co.uk/news/environment/e…

Keep dogs on leads to save ground-nesting birds, say farmers - Farmers Weekly

Dog walkers are being asked to keep their pets on leads at all times in the countryside to help protect young animals and ground-nesting birds. Farmers

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Indian man killed by his own rooster during cockfight bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-in…

Indian man killed by his own bird during cockfight

The man had tried to stop the bird escaping when he was struck in the groin by a knife on the animal's leg.

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