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Why France's national symbol - the Gallic cockerel - is under threat

How the ‘coq gaulois’ became the nation’s emblem and what is being done to save it

How to keep hens as part of a self-sufficient life in France

Tips on choosing the right breed, food and shelter from part-time paysanne Sue Adams

Eggs from chickens in private greater Paris gardens not to be eaten

Regular consumption could cause an increased risk of developing health effects

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Listeria fears spark mass recall of chicken and charcuterie in France

More than 20 products are involved and were sold in all the major French supermarkets

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

Leclerc recalls cooked chicken across France due to listeria risk

The recall applies to roast, smoked and whole chickens sold under the brand Volandry, and applies nationwide

Carrefour cordons bleus recalled in France over plastic content risk

People who consume the chicken products could sustain ‘injuries’ from pieces of plastic contained within

Mock ‘hen’s nests’ appear in French potholes to fight for better roads

The nests are part of a campaign by motorbike riders to denounce what they call the dangerous and worsening state of roads across the country

50 million male chicks saved as France bans egg industry from culling

Producers will now need to use technology that enables the sex of the embryos to be identified before they develop into male chicks and hatch

Chicken

Why France's national symbol - the Gallic cockerel - is under threat

How to keep hens as part of a self-sufficient life in France

Eggs from chickens in private greater Paris gardens not to be eaten

Listeria fears spark mass recall of chicken and charcuterie in France

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