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Domestic hens rescued as part of ISPCA operation

Pig/Poultry

over 1 year ago

Domestic hens rescued as part of ISPCA operation

The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) saved 121 birds from conditions "not seen before" in the midlands.

Little Hill Animal Rescue wins Movement for Good award

Pig/Poultry

over 1 year ago

Little Hill Animal Rescue wins Movement for Good award

Kildare-based Little Hill Animal Rescue & Sanctuary has emerged as a winner in the first special draw of the 2024 Movement for Good Awards...

Researchers use chicken feathers for renewable energy

Pig/Poultry

about 2 years ago

Researchers use chicken feathers for renewable energy

University researchers have developed a method to use chicken feathers as a new renewable energy source involving fuel cells.

Banagher farmer's 'eggs-traordinary' hatching story

Pig/Poultry

over 6 years ago

Banagher farmer's 'eggs-traordinary' hatching story

A Banagher farmer is confident of having set a world record for the second time after one of his hens hatched two clutches within 55 days.

Progressive farmer focus: Generating income for two families on a 70ac Monaghan farm

Pig/Poultry

about 8 years ago

Progressive farmer focus: Generating income for two families on a 70ac Monaghan farm

‘Progressive Farmer Focus' is a new series of articles in partnership with AIB, profiling young progressive farmers around Ireland.

Pig/Poultry

almost 9 years ago

Appeal for witnesses after up to 70 hens stolen from a field

Police in Northern Ireland are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of a theft of up to 70 Banty hens from a field.

Appeal for witnesses after up to 70 hens stolen from a field

Pig/Poultry

over 10 years ago

'Eggcellent' debut: Hen lays egg on live tv

One Co. Sligo hen, called Nugget, made an 'eggcellent' television debut recently after she laid an egg on live television.

'Eggcellent' debut: Hen lays egg on live tv

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