Articles by Yorkshire Coop
What is wry neck?
Wry neck is a condition that is often referred to as “crook neck” and it typically affects ducklings and baby chicks, although adult birds can suffer from it if they are being fed an incorrect diet. Birds with the disorder cannot hold their heads up on their own and as it...
This is my guinea cage brooder with Brinsea Eco glow heat plate. Ideal for indoor use for the first couple of weeks after hatching. No risk of fire and you can enjoy the chicks in the house. Plenty of ventilation with the cage top and lots of good viewing.
Here is my latest addition on the...
Some new pics of my "Pesky polands" :D
I love the polish breed of chicken, they are very quirky characters but lots if fun to keep. I've been breeding and keeping them a few years now and they just get better and better. I have tamed them from being small chicks and they have made fabulous lap...
This is Poppet my lovely polish cockerel. He's such a sweet thing so friendly and loves having cuddles and being a lap cockerel. Literally goes to sleep on you. I hatched him myself and have watched him grow into such a funny creature. With him being frizzle and having a large crest his vision...
What are polish chickens?
The Polish or Poland is a European breed of chicken known for its crest of feathers. The oldest accounts of these birds come from The Netherlands; their exact origins are unknown. In addition to combs, they have large crests that nearly cover the whole of the head...