There are many ways backyard hens can die. If you raise them long enough, you’ll see your share. But buff Orpington chickens tend to be survivors. My first clue to their talent for living came when a ...

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The National Federation of Poultry Clubs couldn’t have organised their annual show any closer to the Christmas break than this year. It took place in Stafford’s magnificent Bingley Hall. Obviously ...

On August 15, 2025, in Guangdong, China, @FrozenRawCoconut shared a video of two adorable house pets having a playful scuffle. In the video, a Buff Orpington chicken and a ginger tabby cat can be seen ...

There was a huge amount to celebrate this year, especially the news that Ribble Valley chairman Chris Parker has just been elected president of the British Poultry Club. Also the show secretary ...