Author Archives: Carol

I checked on the chickens first thing and they were out happily in the dog crate. I decided to leave them and wait until the rest of the family were up to unleash them into the wider world. My eldest … Continue reading →

We had an unexpected day off today, so decided to leave for Dorset at 7.30 am, which meant we arrived at Chalk Hill farm at 9.30am just as they they opened. We collected our three Dominique Hens and arrived back … Continue reading →

I have been in touch again with the farm breeding the Dominiques, and they have two strong chickens at two months old that are ready for me to take, as well as some further chicks that are a bit too … Continue reading →

This is a very brief update. I have just inspected the apple tree and we have three apples, which doesn’t match over thirty last year, but shows that some bees have been getting in. Maybe this means I could catch … Continue reading →

I have been in contact with the farm in Dorset that is breeding the Domoniques. We had a chat and and it seems I need to wait a bit longer as they lost a few of their first chicks because … Continue reading →

I am all ready and waiting for my chickens, and have been keeping in touch with the farm in Dorset that breeds Dominiques. They now have chicks but I need to wait until the end of May for them to … Continue reading →

A few years ago my son, Steve kept chickens and sparked my interest. From then I started following chicken blogs. I have sponged up enough information now to feel ready to keep them myself. I researched breeds and decided that … Continue reading →