Super hens or old-fashioned girls: a guide to poultry breeds

There are the super-efficient commercial hens, or the heritage birds with colour and longevity, but how do you know which bird best suits you? Words: Sue Clarke Poultry breeds are separated into the terms light and heavy, commercial and heritage. But what is the practical difference between a light and a heavy breed, or a … Continue reading Super hens or old-fashioned girls: a guide to poultry breeds