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7 rare birds spotted in Essex according to birdguides
Rare birds such as the Hen Harrier, Canvasback and Osprey have been spotted across Essex since the start of 2025.
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Why hens have become an unlikely ally in restoring olive groves
The hens' presence offers multiple benefits to the olive grove. By pecking at larvae, they help control the olive fly population, a common pest for Mediterranean olive farmers. Their foraging ...
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The concerning rise in 'hock burn' among British supermarket chickens
Millions of UK chickens are suffering skin damage from ... But the "concerning" condition is "sadly, too common in many intensive farm settings", RSPCA poultry specialist Kate Parkes told the ...
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'Worst day' as 5,000 hens culled due to bird flu
Jerry Saunders said Friday was "probably the worst day" he could imagine A farmer said it was the worst day he could ever imagine as his 5,000 hens are set to be culled after an outbreak of bird flu.