Category Archives: Chickens

The bedtime routine has been unchanged for a long time and works like clockwork with no aggravation. My girls are such creatures of habit. The bigger girls have always perched at the back of the shed. When we got Rusty … Continue reading →

I Planted some mixed leaves in the veg plot, with the girls in mind. Some have now turned out to be radishes. I dug up half the radishes and was disappointed to find that they had been nibbled by slugs. … Continue reading →

Our patio umbrella was  looking distinctly grotty. We were reluctant to replace it while it still worked though, so we said that once it had stopped functioning, we would then get a new one. We were forecast high winds overnight … Continue reading →

I decided to give the girls a change from mash mixed with the worming powder, flubenvet.  I chopped some grapes into the four little dishes then added the powder and gave it a mix. The grapes went quickly so I … Continue reading →

I can definitely tell that Emerald is feeling her age. She has slowed down and spends a lot of time on her favourite perch. She is happy and healthy so I have no issues with her but she has changed … Continue reading →

At this time of year the sun is patchy in the chicken run. The girls will always find a patch of sun though. First they were on one side of the run and then a little later on the other … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again! I worm the girls twice a year, in March and in September. I use flubenvet powder and one box does the year. I find the easiest way for me, is to make up four … Continue reading →

The  box of living leaves which I bought for the girls at the bargain price of sixty pence had regrown about as much I thought they were going to. It was time to give them to the girls for a … Continue reading →

When it has been raining and there are a few wet patches in the run I dig for worms for the girls. As soon as the girls see the fork they follow me with great excitement. I have to be … Continue reading →

I love to see Speckles with one of the little girls snuggling up to her. Dandelion often has her head in her ruffles. I find it very sweet to see each of the little girls at different times sitting next … Continue reading →