Category Archives: Chickens

I opened a nest box and the three broody girls piled in. I have now solved this problem. Both Maple and Cloud have been laying their eggs in the nest box that’s out in the run. For some reason the … Continue reading →

I have taken my time with this post. I wanted to collect photos. I wanted time to think. I have also been out the last few days. Tuesday was husband’s eye hospital day and Wednesday I was at my mum’s. … Continue reading →

Snow went broody three days ago. She had laid nine eggs in thirteen days which is actually one more than usual. Red went broody yesterday. She had laid eight eggs in fourteen days. I have had to leave a nest … Continue reading →

A chicken keeper online said she gives the girls frozen chopped tomato. I froze some chopped tomato but topped it with a little water which may have been a mistake. My husband wondered if tinned tomatoes would be quicker and … Continue reading →

I have been doing everything I can to help keep the girls cool during the current heat wave. I change their water several times a day so that at least some of the time it is cold. I have been … Continue reading →

My last post about our rose was a rose that was a moving in gift and therefore has been here for nineteen years. On the other side of the garden is a rambling rose with pale pink blossoms that was … Continue reading →

Cloud went broody four days ago after laying seven eggs in thirteen days. Gold went broody two days ago after laying six eggs in nine days. This morning Snow came back into lay after a break of twenty five days. … Continue reading →

Yesterday morning I gave the girls a yogurt treat. It’s always a good chance to get some group photos and they love yogurt. Red has given up being broody. It took a bit longer than usual as she was a … Continue reading →

Gold came back into lay today after a break of seven days. Red has gone broody again after only laying seven eggs in twelve days. Snow has finally given up being broody after two weeks. Popcorn has also given up … Continue reading →

I was only expecting Cloud to lay today as the other laying girls had laid yesterday so I left the nest boxes closed to keep the broodies out. I knew Cloud would let me know when she wanted to lay. … Continue reading →