Eggs from chickens in private greater Paris gardens not to be eaten Regular consumption could cause an increased risk of developing health effects
French egg shortages put spotlight on keeping hens at home Avian flu has sent egg prices soaring and seen more and more people opting to raise poultry themselves. For those looking to give it a go, we review the rules and costs
What rules are there for keeping hens in our garden in France? The number of hens you can keep and the size of the henhouse varies depending on your region
news Famous French countryside cockerel gathers support Maurice, the most famous cockerel in France - who has become a symbol of the struggle between rural and urban living - will be supported by several other cockerels during his trial this Thursday (July 4).
Take your peck: hire a hen before you buy Anyone who would like to get a hen to eat kitchen scraps and supply fresh eggs can hire one to see if they can cope.
Testing the good life: owning a chicken coop Continuing our series on becoming self-sufficient one step at a time, we look at one of the most talked-about features of this lifestyle... hens
