Author Archives: Carol

Ebony is settling in beautifully

I am amazed at how easy it has been for Ebony to settle in to the flock. The first night she perched next to Emerald outside as I suspected she would and at dusk I lifted them down and put … Continue reading

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A momentous decision and a new start

This has been a long day and I must warn that this is a long post. I had so much to say that I couldn’t help this being a long post. Blue I have been doing quite a lot of … Continue reading

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Garden lovelies

The anemones in our garden seem to get bigger and bigger each year. I have had an idea. I am already planning on hopefully getting some older seramas in September when my breeder says they usually stop selling and she … Continue reading

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A tribute to my lovey Emerald

Emerald is the first of our girls that I have felt really reached old age. It took me ages to collate these photographs of her because they go back over five years. We think she was six years old or … Continue reading

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Emerald has gone

I have been struggling to write this post as it’s been so upsetting. Yesterday morning when the girls came out of the chicken shed Emerald stayed put. I thought it best to leave her be. There was a green splodge … Continue reading

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Today has been all about Emerald

Yesterday afternoon when I found that Emerald was struggling I thought that it was just that the heat had got too much for her. I thought a good nights rest would see her back to normal but this morning I … Continue reading

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Oh what a day!

I have never been a football fan although my husband is. I watch England matches during the world cup and my husband watches every match. He records those that are on while we are working and watches them later. I … Continue reading

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It went like a dream!

For two evenings I left the bin bag on Dandelion’s perch and she perched next to Cinnamon as I had hoped she would. Meanwhile the chicks were sleeping like this. I had to give up trying to get them to … Continue reading

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Moving on to the next stage of integration

Yesterday I left the run open all day and didn’t close it at the end of the day as I usually do. I think the chicks are ready to be with the flock full time now. I have finally got … Continue reading

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Integration is going well

I have been putting the two flocks together every afternoon. I open up the escape holes near the patio area and at the end of the run by the ladder. I have also put another water bottle at the end … Continue reading

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