Author Archives: Carol

There was no blogging at the weekend because we had visitors. We had my eldest son for his thirty first birthday along with his lovely, expectant, wife. Their first baby is due in April and we are very excited. We … Continue reading →

Today I decided to try Freckles and Rusty with some mash as a treat. We have had them a month now and when I tried them with mash when we first had them they didn’t know what to do with … Continue reading →

Peaches feathers are opening up quite quickly now. She already looks a lot better than she did a few days ago. The other thing that is getting better is the bedtime routine. The three little girls now know where they … Continue reading →

The flock is made up of two groups at the moment but as long as there is harmony between them I don’t mind that. Last night at bedtime I felt that the newer two girls had finally got the hang … Continue reading →

The first few years we grew potatoes on our veg plot in this garden they were amazing. We got some huge potatoes and they were particularly good for roast potatoes and chips. The next few years they were full of … Continue reading →

Peaches pin feathers are beginning to open and show the peach colour she is named after. She has been very shy since starting her sudden moult but this afternoon she decided she would pose for me. She looks hilarious but … Continue reading →

The two newest girls hadn’t had fish as a treat before today so I decided to see if they liked it. I divided the fish into four little dishes and put three dishes on the patio for the bigger girls. … Continue reading →

The girls are definitely divided into two groups at the moment. The bigger girls spend time perching together while the little girls gather on the patio area for spinach, apple or to get to the food dish in peace. While … Continue reading →

I know I put moulting photos out yesterday but I am sure Peaches has never looked this bad before. Laying eggs for a month later in the year, this year, has made her moult really quick and messy. The three … Continue reading →

I am still picking up lots of feathers. As well as Peaches and Barley’s feathers I am also picking up little girl’s feathers. Pebbles is moulting and I am picking up her fluffy grey feathers. She doesn’t look any different … Continue reading →