I am now convinced that it is not Frodo who is the egg-layer, but my rotund Orpington, Sam. It appears that Frodo is just a slowpoke. When moving the chickens back and forth between their run and the vege pen I have to make sure that Frodo can always see one of the others. If they … More The Egg-laying Adventure Continues…
Yes, it has happened! Our first home-laid egg. What an exciting day! Everyone has been asking if the chickens are laying yet. It was almost getting as bad as kids asking, “Are we there yet?” It’s called winter. Winter is cold and dark and not conducive to egg-laying. But now that the weather is milder … More Stop the Presses, Somebody Laid an Egg!
The chickens have been on a little adventure. Last week I started putting up a temporary fence for them around the vege garden area using the plastic netting that originally lined their run, some stakes and some ties. It was a bit much effort for me to carry on with so The Husband swiftly finished off … More The Chickens Go Foraging
My, how the feather babies have grown. I have had them for 2 months now, although it feels like they’ve been around for so much longer. They are somewhere around 19-21 weeks old. Any day now, surely, an egg will appear. Bring forth the eggs, chickens! Although it is winter, so I don’t blame them if … More The Feather Children get a New Feeder
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