Guinea fowl are increasingly popular on UK smallholdings for their unique appearance, tasty eggs, and natural pest control abilities. Whether you’re keeping a small flock for eggs or as garden sentinels, providing the right nutrition and care is key to...
July brings the height of summer to UK smallholdings, with long days, rapid growth, and fresh challenges. This month’s journal shares practical advice on grazing, water, bedding, poultry care, pest control, and fencing—plus trusted Chestnut Mill products to help your animals stay healthy and comfortable all season long.
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Introduction to the Lambing Period As lambing season nears, proper preparation is paramount to ensure a smooth and successful period on the farm. Understanding the fundamentals of lambing is critical whether you're a novice or an experienced smallholder. Preparation involves...
January on the farm is surprisingly busy. It is the perfect time to start spreading slurry on fields to boost silage or hay production that will be harvested later in the year. A ground frost is perfect for this as...
As the vibrant hues of summer give way to the earthy tones of autumn, smallholders face a crucial period for ensuring the health and wellbeing of their livestock. The changing seasons bring with them new challenges and considerations for farm...
As the crisp air of September begins to settle in, smallholders across the UK must shift their focus to the unique demands of autumn livestock nutrition. This season heralds a time of preparation, requiring adjustments in feeding, grazing management, and...
As September rolls in, it's time to focus on smallholding autumn animal care UK to ensure your livestock are well-prepared for the colder months ahead. Preparing livestock for colder weather UK requires a thorough assessment and proactive measures to maintain...
May is the month in which the attention turns to the silage fields. Livestock are removed from these fields and fertiliser spread so that 6 weeks of growth can take place before being cut for silage. Lambs have their tails...
April continues in the same way March finished. Lambs and Calve are still arriving. Calving will continue well into May, however April will usually see the end of the lambing towards the end of the month. Usually the month that...
