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
It is a lovely rainy Sunday afternoon here, which makes it easier to have some Sabbath rest on the couch. The Husband is massaging my legs, which are sore from working on the Garage Project, and our snuggle cat, Simba, has joined the snuggle pile. The Little Fulla is playing on the floor with a … More Fire Friday, The Sad & The Beautiful
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