All Things Feathered Poultry Society

On 17th June 2023 Claire and Darrell hosted a group meet-up in their recently renovated back garden. It was lovely to see so many members of the group as it had been a while since we last got together. Their five chickens were out on the lawn and enjoying their new freedom after the government finally lifted flockdown rules! We also enjoyed catching up with stories, tea and cake and of course it wasn't long before the conversation turned to the topic of our feathered friends.

On 28th August 2021 we were all invited to join Nichola and Paul for tea and cake in their country garden. Nichola and Paul have rescued a huge number of chickens from slaughter through 'Fresh Start of Hens' and it was clear to see how they are all thriving now. They found inventive ways to provide protection from wild birds (as part of the new government rules) but still had plenty of boredom-busters in their environment - including a hand-made aeroplane!! Yes, for real.

The cake was delicious and the conversation as always, was great. The chickens were super-friendly and it was clear that they were very much loved. Thank you Nichola and Paul for a wonderful afternoon!

Feature: We are all in this together...... by Claire Bunyan | Letchworth Arts and Leisure Group (lalg.org.uk)

Due to the current outbreak of Covid-19, it is unlikely that our meeting in May will take place. Please keep checking this page for updates.

If you have recently purchased chickens or ducks to give you a supply of eggs over the coming weeks, please may I ask that you look after them as you would any other domesticated pet. Chickens can bring such joy and they deserve to be cared for and protected from foxes. If you have any questions or would like some support with keeping chickens, please contact me for advice and I will gladly help.

Hello!

I'm so thrilled to have editing rights for our group page, I can finally tell you all about us!

My name is Claire Bunyan and I am the Group Leader for the All Things Feathered Poultry Society. If you keep chickens, ducks, or any other wonderful bird then you are more than welcome to join our group.

Our group meet every two months in different locations - sometimes in public places and sometimes in each other's homes where we can enjoy the company of our birds whilst sharing tips, stories and refreshments. We also have a WhatsApp group for sharing photos and for obtaining quick advice in between meetings.

This page will now include information about all future meetings, plus a summary of each meeting once it has taken place. If you think you would like to join us and find out what we have in store, please get in touch!

We met their flock of Orpingtons comprising a rooster, named Fletcher, and three hens. Their spacious and well-designed accommodation was much admired.

Topics of conversation included the differences between pure-bred and hybrid birds, veterinary care and coop construction

For the July meeting we enjoyed Anne's hospitality. It was lovely to meet her hens and chat about chicken keeping. There was another example of a home-constructed coop to inspire the group to use their DIY skills.

Our next gathering will be after the summer holidays. Please look out for details in the next newsletter. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Lauren

The group enjoyed Claire's hospitality when we met her hens in May. Various tips were

shared for coop construction, egg washing, shell preparation and lots of other hen-related topics.