I suppose I have to write about the sad fate of Legolas. I gave her a very good shot at recovery from her paralysis but she just didn’t get any better. She had so little range of movement that I had to help her eat and drink multiple times a day and move her out of … More Farewell to Legolas, One of The Best Chickens
Oops, it’s been a while since I did a feather child update. I have been very busy in the garden, thanks to Daylight Savings enticing me out to hack away at things after The Little Fulla has gone to bed. But no news is good news, right? Well, yes and no. Things were going very … More A Big Problem
I have to stop calling the young ones the Little Chickens. They have grown so much that Mr Bingley is very nearly as big as Legolas, if a little more gangley. They grow up so fast! They are 14 weeks old now. After recent events (a sick Jane and a broody Frodo) the flock is … More The Little Chickens Aren’t so Little Any More
You know it wouldn’t be Twiglet Homestead without some chicken dramas. Who needs TV when I’ve got all the drama right here? Maybe I should just change the name of my blog and property to Chicken Hospital. Or Sicklet Homestead. Perhaps someone will offer me a TV show contract too. So, who are the main … More Chicken Hospital
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