On Friday afternoon I bid farewell to Elrond the rooster. Elrond the beautiful. Elrond the nutso. It all happened pretty quickly in the end. I had a busy and cranky day as The Little Fulla wasn’t sleeping much and was getting into all sorts of trouble. I’ve concluded that if I imagine he’s a monkey … More The Post-Elrond Age
Since Elrond the rooster flipped to the other side of the coin, I have been a bit scared of being out near the chickens. The other side of the coin isn’t shiny and full of promise, it’s grimy and dark. I am so glad I clipped his wings. And I am so glad that I went … More The Other Side of The Elrond Coin
So, you know how it is with chickens. Things have been quiet and good for a few weeks. That means something is going to go poop soon. And it did. Don’t worry, it’s not a chicken health issue this time, but it’s just as bad. Elrond, my beautiful black Australorp rooster, turned. I don’t mean … More And Then The Poop Hits The Fan
A few nights ago as I shut the chickens away for the night I noted something with great interest. Frodo was up on the roost with Legolas and Elrond. Wow. She has been on the floor of the coop since going broody and raising her chicks, but no more! So long, babies! At six-and-a-half weeks … More Independence Day
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