Author Archives: Carol

A summary of 2014 in our chicken run

As the year draws to a close I thought I would take a look back at the past year with our girls. It has been a year of drama and changes within the flock. At the beginning of January last … Continue reading

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Christmas wishes

I hope everyone has had a happy Christmas. I took some photos of the girls on Christmas Day but of course we are all too busy for blogging so I will put them out later. The girls had scrambled egg … Continue reading

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My little helpers

Every morning at first light I poop pick the coop and like clockwork my little helpers join me. I wonder if it’s an age thing because last year Honey and Amber used to do this but they have now retired … Continue reading

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An improved bedtime routine

I will try not to keep going on about this but the extra bedtime perch has transformed the bedtime ritual from a bit of aggravation to an easy routine. For now Toffee has decided that she wants the chair and … Continue reading

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Digging the run over

Once a week I dig the run over as it gets compacted. I am a bit disappointed that the newest part of the run doesn’t stay dry despite the panelled roof. Rain drips in and also blows in and although … Continue reading

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Sometimes something simple can make a difference

The new bedtime perch has really made choosing a bedtime position easier for the girls. Even though tonight none of the girls perched on it, it made the line up easier. It gives the girls somewhere else to step on … Continue reading

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A new bedtime perch

I’m not sure if it’s because the girls perch up earlier with the shorter days but lately finding their spot on the bedtime perches seems to have become a little more aggressive. During the day the flock stick close together … Continue reading

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Another Christmas gift incorporated into my Christmas decorations

Just over a year ago we decided to add a vintage crockery hire to our catering business. We had fun collecting the crockery from antique shops and fairs and charity shops and I keep a book of what we have, … Continue reading

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Christmas has come early this year

My good friend Jackie is going to a warmer climate for Christmas so we recently met up and did our Christmas gift swap early. Oddly enough she gave me two chicken gifts and I gave her two chicken gifts. Now … Continue reading

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My flock are looking great

My flock are now on the very tail end of the moult which seems to have been going on forever but they are looking amazing. I am still finding a few feathers and can still feel some pins when I … Continue reading

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