Author Archives: Carol

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

I have mentioned before of our efforts to stop any damp coming in to the chicken shed. It’s not a problem at the moment of course while it is hot and dry but that is also the ideal time to … Continue reading →

Sadly I had to make the decision to have Freckles put to sleep on Saturday. I had pulled a soft shelled egg from her vent and cleaned her up but she didn’t recover and I couldn’t let her suffer any … Continue reading →

Friday We just can’t seem to get away from egg laying problems with the girls we had from my last breeder. We lost Rusty to a second prolapse last September. We lost Apricot overnight this April just as she was … Continue reading →

As the song title goes, it may be a cliche, but it is very true this year. This really pretty rose was actually in this garden when we moved in eleven years. It was tiny back then and completely hidden … Continue reading →

For the last few days I have been mixing the two flocks at the end of the day. I am amazed at how well it’s going. This must be the easiest integration yet. The main flock have taken very little … Continue reading →

Yesterday was exceptionally hot. It was 29 degrees C which is 85 degrees F. The girls were all sun bathing in turn until it got too hot for them. Emerald is looking very shabby as she is moulting. As she … Continue reading →