News

Those of us with chickens have had a nervous couple of months with the H5N8 Avian Flu outbreak in the UK.  We have been on 'chicken lock down' with our hens all under biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of disease.  As of today in the Guildford area we are now allowed to let our girls back out again but read on for further information.

We've been busy!  Have a read about our latest outing to meet the children at Longacre School in Shamley Green.

With February being the month of love and all things heart related,  we thought it was a good time to publicise that we are always looking for new blood donors!

Cream might be one of our smallest Cases of the Month but she's certainly still one of the bravest!  Can you spot the obvious problem?

What's that you are probably asking?  A grass seed head - looks pretty innocent doesn't it? Well read on and learn about poor Enzo's tale and how these seeds can cause so much trouble!

Today the Government has released a helpful leaflet on how to protect your poultry.  Have a look here or download a copy from the bottom of the page in the attachments section.

Sadly there have been several confirmed cases of Avian Flu (none in Surrey yet) and because of this the government have sensibly extended their enforcement notice that all poultry must be housed to prevent access to wild birds and potential spread.  

Currently this law is in place till the 27th February 2017.  For the latest official information have a look here.

Wow!  We've been blown away by all the talented entries received at the Barn this year for our annual Christmas Drawing Competition!  Have a look at the gallery below for the 12 winners who will be made into a 2017 Calendar. Extra congratulations to Alana Mason with her great picture of Lily - our grand winner!

Scrumpy is a 13 year old fox terrier who was showing no real signs of slowing down, despite her age. That is until she recently developed a cough and shortness of breath.

Many of you would have heard on the news this morning the worrying outbreak of a new type of Avian Influenza on the Continent.   As yet there have been no reported cases in the UK but we are on red alert with special measures being introduced by the Government to try and protect an outbreak.  If you have any pet birds but especially poultry then please read for further information.