More to hens than eggs

Roosters are a great alarm clock, but remember the neighbours too.

Easter conjures up images of tasty eggs and bouncing bunnies, but from a gardener’s perspective, bunnies are a no-no, but eggs and their lovely ‘layers’ are a go-go.

Hens are remarkably independent, fun and easy to keep creatures and you don’t need a huge garden or to live in the depths of the countryside to rear them. In fact, they may even be less trouble than a dog, and if given the right conditions they will live long and happy lives, supplying you and your family with fresh eggs while providing a fertility and pest management plan for your vegetable garden.