Author Archives: Carol

I can definitely tell that Emerald is feeling her age. She has slowed down and spends a lot of time on her favourite perch. She is happy and healthy so I have no issues with her but she has changed … Continue reading →

At this time of year the sun is patchy in the chicken run. The girls will always find a patch of sun though. First they were on one side of the run and then a little later on the other … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again! I worm the girls twice a year, in March and in September. I use flubenvet powder and one box does the year. I find the easiest way for me, is to make up four … Continue reading →

The  box of living leaves which I bought for the girls at the bargain price of sixty pence had regrown about as much I thought they were going to. It was time to give them to the girls for a … Continue reading →

When it has been raining and there are a few wet patches in the run I dig for worms for the girls. As soon as the girls see the fork they follow me with great excitement. I have to be … Continue reading →

I love to see Speckles with one of the little girls snuggling up to her. Dandelion often has her head in her ruffles. I find it very sweet to see each of the little girls at different times sitting next … Continue reading →

I felt that our wooden shelter could do with another perch a bit further inside it as the existing perch is on it’s front edge and it has a platform at the back. I wanted to get the girls used … Continue reading →

Our runner beans are really late this year. We had only picked enough for one meal before this weekend. The last few days have been lovely and sunny and suddenly the beans have really got going. We will have one … Continue reading →

I love the sedums at this time of year. They add a bit of late colour to the garden and they attract the bees. There are bees all over them. They are mostly honey bees and what we call “teddy … Continue reading →

Occasionally I give the girls some fish as a treat. I give any fish that is in olive oil. A small tin is low cost and gives the girls about a teaspoon of fish each. It adds a bit of … Continue reading →