Monitoring bodies and Assurance Schemes
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Freedom Foods – Freedom Food is the RSPCA’s farm assurance and food labelling scheme, set up by the RSPCA
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The Lion Code – Information about the The Lion Quality mark you see on egg shells and egg boxes
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DEFRA – the government department responsible for most the legislation for poultry England, Scotland & Wales.
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DARD – the government department responsible for most the legislation for poultry Northern Ireland
Poultry Breeds
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Hyline UK – a commercial hybrid bird
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Lohmann GB – includes information on the Lohmann Brown and Tradition.
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Joice and Hill – A Hendrix Genetics Company
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Tom Barron – NOVOgen
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H & N GB
Information Sites
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The Poultry Site – an American site but still worth a look
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The Smallholder – information for the smallholders
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The Poultry Club – a club for rare breeds, with stuff for the kids too
Organic Organisations
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The Soil Association
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Organic Farmers and Growers
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Organic Food Federation
Fun Stuff
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Egg Recipes
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Delia Smith – Delias eggstravaganza!
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Free Egg and Cheese Recipes
Others
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Solway Feeders – lots of useful information and supplies for those with just a few birds
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Cyril Bason – suppliers of some different breeds and other stuff for the smaller produce
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P and T Poultry – a useful site for the hobby farmers and rare breeds enthusiasts
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Keep Chickens – a site aimed at the person looking to get started with a few birds at home
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The Happy Chicken Coop – a group of chicken enthusiasts who have been keeping chickens in our backyards