Chicken coop

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

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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).