Skip to contentKeepingChickens HealthyI have been giving Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) to my chickens for many years, and can undoubtedly say that combined with good husbandry, have seen a positive difference in the health of my flock. There are, however, many exaggerated claims (that have little evidence), and I don’t believe it’s a miracle cure. Still, as with many natural approaches, over time, it can help your hens to stay healthy and there is now even some research emerging from the commercial poultry sector supporting this.You have probably already heard about apple cider vinegar and its...…Skip to contentKeepingChickens HealthyI have been giving Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) to my chickens for many years, and can undoubtedly say that combined with good husbandry, have seen a positive difference in the health of my flock. There are, however, many exaggerated claims (that have little evidence), and I don’t believe it’s a miracle cure. Still, as with many natural approaches, over time, it can help your hens to stay healthy and there is now even some research emerging from the commercial poultry sector supporting this.You have probably already heard about apple cider vinegar and its...WW…

Skip to contentThere are two species of quail that are commonly kept in the U.K. The Chinese painted quail is popular in aviaries and is the smaller of the two. Still, the Coturnix or Japanese quail (shown below on the right) is more popular for producing eggs or meat with smallholders and back garden poultry keepers.Quail can be very productive, laying around 230 eggs per year, so they are an ideal solution for people with small back gardens that are unsuitable for chickens. They are, however, more nervous than other poultry and do not like being handled, so care must be taken when...…Skip to contentThere are two species of quail that are commonly kept in the U.K. The Chinese painted quail is popular in aviaries and is the smaller of the two. Still, the Coturnix or Japanese quail (shown below on the right) is more popular for producing eggs or meat with smallholders and back garden poultry keepers.Quail can be very productive, laying around 230 eggs per year, so they are an ideal solution for people with small back gardens that are unsuitable for chickens. They are, however, more nervous than other poultry and do not like being handled, so care must be taken when...WW…

Skip to contentHere are contact details of poultry breeders in the UK and Ireland that have chickens/poultry for sale. Please note, I do not check entries for accuracy, or breeders for husbandry standards.If you are looking to buy chickens or other poultry, have a look at the map below to locate breeders with poultry for sale in your area, or underneath this in the listings which are organised by county.Be warned, not all breeds are easy to find. Rare breeds often take time to source and you will often need to go onto a waiting list before birds become available.If you are a breeder...…Skip to contentHere are contact details of poultry breeders in the UK and Ireland that have chickens/poultry for sale. Please note, I do not check entries for accuracy, or breeders for husbandry standards.If you are looking to buy chickens or other poultry, have a look at the map below to locate breeders with poultry for sale in your area, or underneath this in the listings which are organised by county.Be warned, not all breeds are easy to find. Rare breeds often take time to source and you will often need to go onto a waiting list before birds become available.If you are a breeder...WW…

Blending photos is a powerful way to make landscape and cityscape photos interesting and unique. This tutorial is part of the Landscapes Masterclass series. Take a look if you haven’t already.This tutorial gives you how-to’s for blending in five common landscape situations:Multiple Exposure BlendingTime BlendingObject BlendingDouble-Process BlendingBlending SkiesThere are also a couple of extra techniques showing how you can take these further and really create something special. If you want a quick overview, then the video below covers most things in this article.The absolute simplest way...…Blending photos is a powerful way to make landscape and cityscape photos interesting and unique. This tutorial is part of the Landscapes Masterclass series. Take a look if you haven’t already.This tutorial gives you how-to’s for blending in five common landscape situations:Multiple Exposure BlendingTime BlendingObject BlendingDouble-Process BlendingBlending SkiesThere are also a couple of extra techniques showing how you can take these further and really create something special. If you want a quick overview, then the video below covers most things in this article.The absolute simplest way...WW…

This is part of the Landscapes Masterclass series.The white balance settings in Lightroom not only set the general, overall colour cast of your photos, but are one of the most powerful ways to create an incredible depth of colour, and to bring something special out of otherwise boring photos.Using targeted white balance adjustments, you can enhance sunrises, paint in new sunsets, make stormy skies pop, create stylised effects, and much more, all with very little time and effort. For more advanced Lightroom users, you can add tone curve and split-toning effects, which if applied at a very...…This is part of the Landscapes Masterclass series.The white balance settings in Lightroom not only set the general, overall colour cast of your photos, but are one of the most powerful ways to create an incredible depth of colour, and to bring something special out of otherwise boring photos.Using targeted white balance adjustments, you can enhance sunrises, paint in new sunsets, make stormy skies pop, create stylised effects, and much more, all with very little time and effort. For more advanced Lightroom users, you can add tone curve and split-toning effects, which if applied at a very...WW…

This site is part of various affiliate programs. Links may give us a small compensation for any purchases you make, at no additional cost to you. Please read the disclaimer policy for full details.Adobe Stock’s licensing scheme can be a little intimidating for those looking to sign up.You are probably asking, what’s the difference between Standard vs Extended Licenses, and how does Adobe Stock licensing work?Standard Licenses allow you to use the image for unlimited web views or on a physical product up to 500,000 units, but you cannot use the image in a product where the image itself is a...…This site is part of various affiliate programs. Links may give us a small compensation for any purchases you make, at no additional cost to you. Please read the disclaimer policy for full details.Adobe Stock’s licensing scheme can be a little intimidating for those looking to sign up.You are probably asking, what’s the difference between Standard vs Extended Licenses, and how does Adobe Stock licensing work?Standard Licenses allow you to use the image for unlimited web views or on a physical product up to 500,000 units, but you cannot use the image in a product where the image itself is a...WW…

✕players' mental health is reportedly viewed as the "most looming unknown" as the league attempts to resume its 2019-20 season in a "bubble" format at the Disney World complex in Orlando, Florida.ESPN's reported Friday interviews with players, front office executives and team officials in charge of handling mental health revealed that aspect of the NBA's plan to play amid the coronavirus pandemic "could well determine the bubble's viability and success.""Not being able to see your family, being there for three months, playing games with no fans—it's going to be mental," reigning NBA Most...…✕players' mental health is reportedly viewed as the "most looming unknown" as the league attempts to resume its 2019-20 season in a "bubble" format at the Disney World complex in Orlando, Florida.ESPN's reported Friday interviews with players, front office executives and team officials in charge of handling mental health revealed that aspect of the NBA's plan to play amid the coronavirus pandemic "could well determine the bubble's viability and success.""Not being able to see your family, being there for three months, playing games with no fans—it's going to be mental," reigning NBA Most...WW…

X superstar joined a Twitter discussion about the on Thursday and said the is "simply better off" when they're a contender.LeBron James Ain’t no denying DIPSET! And the league is simply better off when the Knicks are winning. https://t.co/Zifxs2OtVHThe Knicks are in the midst of a seven-year playoff drought, but they're on pace to break that streak this season with a 33-27 record, which ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference.James has never shied away from his love for the Knicks' history or his appreciation of the team's home arena, Madison Square Garden.In 2015, he toldof theNew York...…X superstar joined a Twitter discussion about the on Thursday and said the is "simply better off" when they're a contender.LeBron James Ain’t no denying DIPSET! And the league is simply better off when the Knicks are winning. https://t.co/Zifxs2OtVHThe Knicks are in the midst of a seven-year playoff drought, but they're on pace to break that streak this season with a 33-27 record, which ranks fourth in the Eastern Conference.James has never shied away from his love for the Knicks' history or his appreciation of the team's home arena, Madison Square Garden.In 2015, he toldof theNew York...WW…

X rookie Anthony Edwards said he's received a crash course on the life and career of , the former MLB All-Star who's part of an ownership group set to purchase controlling power of the franchise from Glen Taylor."Well...I do now!" Edwards joked when asked by GQ's whether he knew A-Rod after the first overall pick in the 2020 draft previously said he was unaware of Rodriguez after the first reports about the team's sale.The 19-year-old native explained he hasn't done much individual research about the three-time American League MVP, but he's fielded plenty of text messages about A-Rod since...…X rookie Anthony Edwards said he's received a crash course on the life and career of , the former MLB All-Star who's part of an ownership group set to purchase controlling power of the franchise from Glen Taylor."Well...I do now!" Edwards joked when asked by GQ's whether he knew A-Rod after the first overall pick in the 2020 draft previously said he was unaware of Rodriguez after the first reports about the team's sale.The 19-year-old native explained he hasn't done much individual research about the three-time American League MVP, but he's fielded plenty of text messages about A-Rod since...WW…

Mike McCarn/Associated PressOn Wednesday, Kevin Clark of The Ringer provided comments from Rodgers about what he'd change if he replaced Roger Goodell as NFL commissioner for a day. Unresolved issues regarding the anthem would be near the top of the list:"If you're going to take the focus off of what the protest was really about—it was never about the anthem; it was never about the troops; it was about social equality and racial injustice—then make it all about the anthem. Everybody in the stadium stands and does the exact same thing. You have people in the concession, people in the...…Mike McCarn/Associated PressOn Wednesday, Kevin Clark of The Ringer provided comments from Rodgers about what he'd change if he replaced Roger Goodell as NFL commissioner for a day. Unresolved issues regarding the anthem would be near the top of the list:"If you're going to take the focus off of what the protest was really about—it was never about the anthem; it was never about the troops; it was about social equality and racial injustice—then make it all about the anthem. Everybody in the stadium stands and does the exact same thing. You have people in the concession, people in the...WW…