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How to feed the hens: A short guide

Feeding the hens is more than just topping up the grain – it’s a chance to connect, learn and build confidence. On our farms, children help feed our chickens in three different ways, each one teaching something a little different....
How to feed the hens: A short guide
  • 07/07/2025

    Farms for City Children appoints new Chief Executive

    We are very pleased to announce that we will be welcoming Corinna Csaky to Farms for City Children as our new Chief Executive in September. She joins us from international advocacy coalition, The Coalition for Children Affected by AIDS, where…

  • 05/07/2025

    A tale of beef and butterflies – creation of a wildflower meadow

    By Adam Bratt – Farm Operations Manager, Nethercott House On winter evenings at Nethercott after the children have had their tea, the cattle need to be fed. All the cattle are settled in the barn, lying in their deep straw…

  • 04/07/2025

    Partner spotlight: Terraverde visits Wick Court

    We were delighted to welcome Morgan (Marketing and Operations Manager at Terraverde) to Wick Court this spring for a hands-on introduction to farm life and the work they have supported. Terraverde is a new UK charity championing climate-adaptive and social…

  • 26/06/2025

    How to feed the hens: A short guide

    Feeding the hens is more than just topping up the grain – it’s a chance to connect, learn and build confidence. On our farms, children help feed our chickens in three different ways, each one teaching something a little different….

  • 03/06/2025

    Champions for Children 25: Get your donation doubled!

    For the next two weeks, we’re really excited to offer you the opportunity to DOUBLE your donation! Every £1 you donate to our Champions for Children appeal page will be matched, thanks to our amazing champion funder, The Childhood Trust….

  • 16/05/2025

    Lower Treginnis to host Open Farm Sunday

    On Sunday 8 June, our Pembrokeshire farm Lower Treginnis will take part in Open Farm Sunday. From 10am to 4pm, visitors are invited to explore our farm on the edge of the stunning St Davids peninsula and discover what makes…

  • 08/05/2025

    Join us for Open Farm Sunday at Wick Court

    On Sunday 22 June, Wick Court will welcome visitors from the local community and beyond as part of Open Farm Sunday. From 10am to 4pm , you’ll have the annual opportunity to visit our Gloucestershire farm, which is usually open…

  • 04/04/2025

    Royal visit celebrates our community connections

    Staff, volunteers and visiting children at our Lower Treginnis farm were delighted to welcome a very special guest this week, as Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined them for a visit on Wednesday. The Princess Royal has been a…

  • 25/03/2025

    Spring recipe: Pulled lamb flatbreads

    This delicious spring recipe from Jenny, our Nethercott House kitchen manager, is an occasional treat for visiting schools and a great option for a social gathering. You can get the lamb cooking and prepare the accompaniments long before guests arrive,…

  • 20/03/2025

    Spring activity: Foraging for nettles

    Nettles are abundant in verges and hedgerows in springtime and are great for beginner foragers as they are easy to identify. Although often remembered for childhood stings, they can actually be a tasty, nutritious and free addition to many dishes….

  • 19/02/2025

    Challenge yourself for Farms for City Children!

    Want to fundraise for us and challenge yourself at the same time?  If so, doing an Ultra Challenge® for Farms for City Children is the option for you! You don’t need to be a budding elite athlete – they’re for everyone,…

  • 17/02/2025

    Get baking for Real Bread Week!

    This week marks Real Bread Week, the international celebration of additive-free bread and people who make it. Making bread from scratch is always a favourite cooking session for children and young people visiting our farms – and there’s rarely a…

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