Author Archives: Carol

We have had so much rain recently that the run is becoming a quagmire despite part of it being covered. The plastic covering over the corner of the garden part of the run gives the girls an area where they … Continue reading →

I have had the feeling for days now that Pepper was ready to lay her first egg. Yesterday morning I was sure it was time as she was strutting around shouting and in and out of the nest box, scratching … Continue reading →

Yesterday both me and my husband had our eggs for breakfast. This was the first of our own eggs my husband has eaten. I thought they tasted fine but he said he thought there was just a slight hint of … Continue reading →

At lunch time today we tasted both Bluebell’s egg which was laid yesterday and Treacle’s egg which was laid this morning. They were very near normal with only a hint of the musty taste. Treacle’s was better than Bluebell’s which … Continue reading →

This morning we tasted Treacle’s and Bluebell’s eggs from yesterday and there really was an improvement, they tasted almost normal. Because the improvement has been gradual it has been difficult to tell if it is our imagination or wishful thinking … Continue reading →

We tasted Bluebells egg this morning (laid yesterday) and it really was less strong. I am now certain that it was the jasmine and is just taking time to leave their systems. I feel a lot more positive now and … Continue reading →

Yesterday when I went out to the chickens the automatic door was just opening and the chickens scrambled out, then I noticed Bluebell’s egg in the doorway. It’s the first egg not in the nest box  and I can imagine … Continue reading →

There have been some subtle changes taking place with the girl’s. Since Treacle has matured she has easily taken the place as top hen and often shows Pepper that she no longer has the position. Pepper has given in easily … Continue reading →

This morning I tasted Treacle’s egg from yesterday and I thought it was less strong. Although the jasmine has only been unavailable to the chooks for two whole days, I think they would have been getting less in the days … Continue reading →

We have been struggling to find out what has been making our eggs taste unpleasant. I have had lots of helpful ideas and support from the “Down the Lane” forum and also discovered fellow chicken keeper, Jackie, who lives very … Continue reading →