Guidance, enthusiasm and affection, developed from a lifetime of keeping, watching, nurturing and admiring chickens

I have been working with chickens for what seems like forever, having grown up around livestock. My work ranges from teaching Beginner’s and Advanced Chicken Keeping Courses, to writing articles and creating videos for poultry publications, YouTube channels, poultry shops and livestock nutrition companies, including AMTRA, Nettex Poultry, and Natural Animal Feeds (NAF). Along with advising on online poultry forums

I also provide online advice for the backyard chicken keepers in the form of ‘How To’ videos and one-on-one support. Have a look on my videos page at a few of the chicken advice videos which I have created to impart helpful guidance on chicken care.

This website gives details of the services I provide, and the chicken keeping advice I give. Please contact me to find out how I can help with anything from taking care of your chickens, to improving your poultry products to bring to market.

All the best in your chicken keeping endeavours!

Clare Taylor

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Chicken Health Check with Nettex and Clare Taylor

The key to ensuring your chickens remain happy and healthy this summer is to examine them regularly, so that any changes in your birds’ condition are noticed and acted upon promptly. The chicken health check list below will help ensure that your chickens stay healthy and happy this summer.

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Treating a Chicken's Broken Leg

Clare Taylor shows how she fixed a chicken's fractured leg. Please note that we do not recommend that you try this at home, but seek the advice of a vet. Clare is a vastly experienced chicken keeper who has worked with poultry vets and gained this knowledge. Poultry Care products recommended in this video are available to purchase on our website: http://www.cotswoldchickens.com/poultry-care-79-c.asp See more helpful videos on our YouTube channel. Visit our website: cotswoldchickens.com

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2015 Fed Show (pt 2 of 3)

We went to the 2015 Fed Show and interviewed Breeders, Judges, Vets & Exhibitors. In Part 2 we interview: Clive Madeiros, an Avian vet about the increase of Avian Malaria in the UK - 0:03 Robin Petford, from Little Acre Direct about his ingenious poultry day shelter - 2:47 Becky Smith, a Japanese Bantam Breeder & Enthusiast - 3:29 Charlotte Goss, a 9 year old 1st prize winner - 6:12

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AMTRA Accreditation

I am delighted to announced that my Advanced Course has been given accreditation by AMTRA (Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority) to train RAMAs and SQPs specialising in chicken health and welfare as part of their work in veterinary surgeries and licenced outlets.

Attendance on the Advanced Course awards them 20 CPD points.

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Vanessa Plain, Videographer

Clare has extensive knowledge of poultry care. Clare communicates her expertise simply, coherently and with a great deal of love and care for the chickens and the backyard chicken keeper. It has been a joy to work with Clare.

Andrew

A great introduction to chicken keeping delivered at a good pace and at a level that complete novices and those who are just starting out with chickens will both enjoy. Clare was funny, to the point, ensured everyone was involved and is a mine of useful information. I’m looking forward to my next course. PS the cakes were delicious.