Author Archives: Carol

Yesterday we needed some disposables which we get from the farm where we re-homed Pepper and Dotty. Usually my husband goes to collect them but we decided to go together to see how Pepper and Dotty were settling in. We … Continue reading →

We decided to put a high perch back up in the corner by the coop and in front of my hanging  chair. We would like to encourage the new girls, who like to perch high, to perch close to the … Continue reading →

I now have a happy flock of six and thought it was time to update my “Meet the Flock” page. I tried to get a photo of all the girls together for this short post but they weren’t being very … Continue reading →

Things are progressing really well with the flock. I wonder how much stress has effected Amber’s egg laying problem. When Bluebell was re-homed Amber really improved for a while possibly because Bluebell wasn’t there to bully her any more. Her … Continue reading →

Last night I hoped the new girls would roost with the old girls. I went out at dusk and was pleased to see that Toffee was on the top of the store cabinet with Sparkle instead of balanced on a … Continue reading →

On a completely different subject I wonder if anyone remembers the mystery plant that self seeded in one of my plant pots last year. It turned out to be a common orchid. Well one year on it has doubled it’s … Continue reading →

Last night we had to go out at half past six and thought we would get back about ten o’clock in time to put the girls to bed. Before we left Emerald had left the little coop/nest box and I … Continue reading →

Last night was a bit of a surprise. I went in to check on the girls about half an hour before I usually put to them to bed and it wasn’t what I had expected. At first I looked in … Continue reading →

This morning I went out at five o’clock to let the new girls out of the little coop. I wanted to let them out early as it is quite warm at the moment. They didn’t rush out and I decided … Continue reading →

Since Pepper and Dotty have gone the run seems so big and empty. It is lovely to see the little girls looking so happy though. It is all quiet now apart from the egg shout and some happy chatter and … Continue reading →