Well, it’s shaping up to be an interesting election. Just what is going on in the birdhive? Human Todd has resigned as opposition leader, which is disappointing, as he really ought to have done that before I named my young rooster after him. Chicken Todd seems to be unaffected by this news. He is full … More What is Going on in The Birdhive?
The chickens have called for an election, but I think it was my doing. I ousted Paris, top hen. She didn’t go back to laying after moulting, which was very unlike good-laying Paris. The reason I kept her around, as the last crossbred, was because she was good at laying. There were a few days … More The Chickens Have Called For an Election
A few decisions have been made about male chickens in the last few weeks. The two older cockerels, or young roosters, Winston Cheepers and James Claw, had both started active duty and the hens’ eggs were showing as fertilised. This got me thinking about the next hatch and who I wanted to keep to breed … More Winston Cheepers: The Kingmaker
The Garage Project has been put on hold temporarily while other things get done. Everything is moving so fast. We’re down to Level 2 now. The Husband is back to normal working hours and I still have a small boy here all the time, for just a little while longer. I wasn’t quite ready to … More The Autumn Vegetable Gardening Must Get Done
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