Category Archives: Chickens

The new girls were hatched at the end of last summer so they are just under a year old. They have now been with us for a week. They haven’t been laying but I thought this may because they are about … Continue reading →

We herded/guided the new girls towards the shed for the first two evenings. Last night was the third evening and I had a good feeling. Early evening Honey had grabbed Speckles by the back of her neck and Speckles had … Continue reading →

This has all been a bit surprising. When the new girls were separated from the existing flock it was Speckles that did all the ruff raising and showing off at the wire while Butterscotch took no notice of the flock … Continue reading →

Last night the main flock went to bed at six o’clock. Since we have had the new shed they go in early so they must really like it in there. By half past six the new girls had been up … Continue reading →

Last night, as I expected, the new girls didn’t go in the shed with the rest of the flock. There had been a few dust ups during the day I couldn’t blame the new girls for not wanting to volunteer … Continue reading →

It’s the third full day with the new girls and we decided the time was right to start integrating them. I had a breakfast delivery this morning but no lunch delivery so would have the rest of the day to … Continue reading →

I went out to the girls at quarter to six this morning as I couldn’t wait any longer. I opened the little coop and this time the new girls came out straight away. I threw some sunflower hearts into the … Continue reading →

This morning I went out at six o’clock to let the new girls out of their little coop. I undid the door and stood back and waited. They were showing no sign of wanting to come out. Still they showed … Continue reading →

At half past three this afternoon we arrived at the farm in Wendover to collect two new girls. Catrin the farmer had four girls in a rabbit crate for me to choose from. There were two goldtops, an ancona and … Continue reading →

We looked everywhere for new patio furniture for the top patio and everything seemed too big or too small. Then we had a brainwave. We have moved the table and chairs from their position by our back door to the … Continue reading →