Category Archives: Chickens

We went up to the girls after our evening meal as usual, which was about half past seven. We were surprised to see that only Peaches was out in the run. Peaches was wandering around the run completely oblivious to … Continue reading →

We thought another high perch in the chicken shed would ease the battle to get to the top rung and make the girls more likely to want to go in at night. We now feel the chicken shed is finished. … Continue reading →

Having emptied the chicken patio we decided to make some changes. I have had the wooden storage cabinet for three years and it doesn’t owe me anything. My husband thought I would be better off with a plastic storage cabinet … Continue reading →

At seven o’clock yesterday morning our two new sheds arrived. We had a pop hole cut into the chicken shed ready to fit our automatic door closer to. We needed to do a bit of work to the chicken shed … Continue reading →

I decided to give the girls a treat of some fish to boost their protein a little as Toffee and Emerald are still growing feathers back in after their moult. Emerald looks pretty much back to normal and Toffee’s tail … Continue reading →

After a hot and dry spell we have had rain for the last few days. There is nothing like the rain to bring our resident toad out onto the path. Last night I went out just before dusk to put … Continue reading →

After all the works going on this week I thought I would reflect on the garden which has been a bit ignored lately. There is a lovely wall of colour at the moment from the roses up to the hop … Continue reading →

Today I took a walk along the public footpath at the back of our property to see what our boundary fence looks like from the other side. I was a bit concerned by how high the bank is behind us … Continue reading →

Yesterday I was surprised to receive a card through the post. It’s not my birthday or any sort of occasion. This was the card. I was quite surprised and touched, although my husband said he would prefer that they just … Continue reading →

Last night I went out in the evening to see how the girls were getting on with their new, temporary, trellis, bedtime perch. They weren’t happy! It soon became obvious there was a problem. Because there was only one perch instead of … Continue reading →