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Oct24 Our last flock of hens this year

From the 26th October 2024 we will have a new flock of coloured hybrids available to buy.  This is our...

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Oct24 Preparing your bees for winter

Your Winter Checklist… Complete and remove varroa treatments, checking the varroa drop to assess the need for further treatments. Check your...

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Sep24 Seasonal Beekeeping

September 2024 Beekeepers don’t forget its time to get your winter treatments on to your hives in preparation for the...

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Sep24 The Asian Hornet

Background… Vespa velutina, known as the ‘Asian hornet’ or ‘yellow legged hornet’ is an invasive non-native species from Asia. If...

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Sep24 Register your Chickens – Defra update September 2024

Avian Influenza update: There are no current disease control zones in England. The UK has self-declared zonal freedom from highly pathogenic...

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Jul24 Swifts in Crowhurst 2024

One of the best things about our Mantel Farm Shop is getting to meet some great customers and hear their...

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Jun24 Beekeeping Summer Sale

June 2024 Over the next few weeks we have several courses on offer; including our beekeeping taster day on the...

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Apr24 New product: Chicken Peck ‘N Play Hanger

Treat your feathered friends with our 100% natural hanging treat.  Made from premium seeds, oats, herbs, veggies, and fruit, all...

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Apr24 New product: Chicken Snap ‘N Share Bar

100% Natural Boredom Busting Treat.  Made from delicious oats, seed, herbs and veggies, all bound together using a plant-based binder.  The unique...

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Apr24 New product: Chicken Coop Cookies

Treat you hens to our new treats Enrichment treats not only supplement your chickens’ diet with additional nutrients but also...