Author Archives: Carol

Topaz likes to get up into the apple tree. All the girls have at some stage got into the apple tree but they sit on the lower branches. Topaz likes climb up into the flimsy higher branches so she can … Continue reading →

I decided it was time to update my “Meet the Flock” page as we have had new girls now for three weeks. They have settled in really well but I am observing the behaviour of the flock and have realised … Continue reading →

I had really hoped that Amber was past her egg laying problem. After Bluebell went to Jackie’s flock Amber laid every other day for ten days. She then missed three days and laid again, missed another three days and looked … Continue reading →

This afternoon five girls were enjoying a lovely dust bathing session. Amber is not with them because she wants to lay her egg. This morning Honey was in the nest box when Sparkle wanted to lay. Sparkle eventually went and … Continue reading →

Today it started to rain quite heavily and when I checked on the girls they were all stood together by the bush looking like a really united flock. It does look a bit as if Sparkle has been sent to … Continue reading →

After spending all day in and out of the nest box yesterday Topaz seemed to have given up on it today. That was until about an hour before bedtime when she decided to sit in the nest box again. This … Continue reading →

I think Topaz is getting ready to start laying. She has been doing what I call “practising” for the last week. This involves going into the nest box and turning around to create a nest a couple of times per … Continue reading →

I give the girls bio live yogurt every now and again as it’s good for their digestive system. Today I thought I would introduce it to the new girls. Sparkle is always last to investigate anything, my husband thinks she … Continue reading →

Yesterday I decided it was time to get all the girls sleeping in one coop. Topaz has investigated the main coop and tried out the nest box but Sparkle has shown no interest in even looking in the door. Sparkle … Continue reading →

The new girls have discovered the big branch perch in the run and it’s become a favourite spot in the afternoons. Now I just need a photo of all six girls on the perch. That may take some time!