Grant Brereton

Poultry breeder and author

Grant Brereton is an award-winning poultry breeder, judge, author and freelance contributor. With over 20 years experience in breeding, genetics and showing poultry, Grant is a regular expert contributor to a number of publications as well as lecturing at home and internationally, though he is most often found cleaning out hen houses at home in North Wales. www.gbpoultry.com

Chicken breeds: 12 of the best for beginner keepers

Have you ever thought about keeping chickens but you're not sure where to start? We spoke to poultry expert Grant Brereton to find what it takes to keep chickens and the best chicken breeds to consider introducing to your coop.