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 Listeria fears spark mass recall of chicken and charcuterie in France French egg shortages put spotlight on keeping hens at home What rules are there for keeping hens in our garden in France?
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