austele_1 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I saw this today advertised today and was wondering if anyone else had seen it before and if it's any good. I've subscribed for a year because at £19.50 I didn't think that was bad. Anyway heres the link.... http://www.yourchickens.co.uk/home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I got a sample copy of it before Christmas in a Smallholding magazine and I've just subscribed to it with the same offer. I don't think it's as informative/detailed etc as Practical Poultry but for the price thought it was good bedtime browsing and something I could pass onto my children to read. Just waiting for the 1st copy to come through the door . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
52fish Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Bit like eating chocolate...nice easy read, but doesn't fill you up. Like the other people posting, good value subscription offer so signed up to support it and hope the content improves over coming issues. On the plus side, my 8 year old son likes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chestnutmare Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Hmm... I could be tempted? Will it stop me wanting to get more chickens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sageandonion Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Re Morehens disease -Unfortunately (?) not CNM - it has far too many pretty pictures of our feathered friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I bought this a couple of weeks ago - it seems very easy on the eye, nice and colourful, if a little lightweight. It looks like it's a family magazine aimed at beginners (i.e. not the same market as Practical Poultry). The more magazines covering chickens the better, I reckon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NannyOgg Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 I subscribed on the same offer too, not much in it at tye moment but I'm hoping as the readership picks up and there is more input, that the content will increase/impove. And also easy enough reading for the children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Not sure if my girls read magazines - they would subscribe to BOK I think - oh silly me its for humans - too early in the morning. will look it up. A chicken mag would be full of the latest feathers and preening aids and would have a dating page - Rooster of the month. Sorry having a silly moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckyfitz Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I bought this yesterday as I'm a sucker for Chicken/Duck/Gardening mags! I stood there in Smiths debating... Practical Poultry... Home Farmer... Country Smallholder... Then my husband pointed this out to me so I thought I'd try it as its new. I have to say I'm a bit disappointed as it really seems aimed at beginners, but to be fair it did basically say that sort of thing on the cover. Nice pics, but won't tell you anything you don't already know, as others have said might be good for teenagers/kids but I probably won't buy it again. Becky x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 We had it with the Smallholding mag too. I've recycled it because I'm quite happy with the articles in the smallholding mag and the occasional Pr P when I see it. I found it quite, well, lacking. Although after previous comments I would agree that it could be good for children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 My OH got the Feb issue (issue 1 I think) for me which was sweet of him. I think he was hoping it would help with my Morehens disease but no such luck - too many lovely pictures, especially of some adorable, owl-like Frizzles . Quite a few of the pictures do not say what the breed is, unfortunately. Anyone know what the breed is on page 58? So pretty! Oops there goes my Morehens disease - adding a few more spots I think As this first issue said almost all that there is to be said to total biginners I'm not sure where the mag will go from now on, but I'll be buying a few more issues to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella14 Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I bought it fired-up with enthusiasm for a good chicken read, but like so many others, I found it very light on content. I might try it again in a few months, but otherwise I'll stick to ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
