Category Archives: Chickens

We extended the girl’s run in the spring and fitted panels over the top so that they could be closed against rain but opened to allow the sun in. During the summer when it rained the panels leaked between the … Continue reading →

It will be interesting to see how many eggs we get this year. I know that Honey is quite a good layer (97 eggs last year) and that Amber has always had a problem laying her eggs (35 eggs last … Continue reading →

As the year draws to a close I thought I would take a look back at the past year with our girls. It has been a year of drama and changes within the flock. At the beginning of January last … Continue reading →

I hope everyone has had a happy Christmas. I took some photos of the girls on Christmas Day but of course we are all too busy for blogging so I will put them out later. The girls had scrambled egg … Continue reading →

Every morning at first light I poop pick the coop and like clockwork my little helpers join me. I wonder if it’s an age thing because last year Honey and Amber used to do this but they have now retired … Continue reading →

I will try not to keep going on about this but the extra bedtime perch has transformed the bedtime ritual from a bit of aggravation to an easy routine. For now Toffee has decided that she wants the chair and … Continue reading →

Once a week I dig the run over as it gets compacted. I am a bit disappointed that the newest part of the run doesn’t stay dry despite the panelled roof. Rain drips in and also blows in and although … Continue reading →

The new bedtime perch has really made choosing a bedtime position easier for the girls. Even though tonight none of the girls perched on it, it made the line up easier. It gives the girls somewhere else to step on … Continue reading →

I’m not sure if it’s because the girls perch up earlier with the shorter days but lately finding their spot on the bedtime perches seems to have become a little more aggressive. During the day the flock stick close together … Continue reading →

Just over a year ago we decided to add a vintage crockery hire to our catering business. We had fun collecting the crockery from antique shops and fairs and charity shops and I keep a book of what we have, … Continue reading →