It’s hot today. Currently, it “feels like” 34 degrees Celsius, which is about 93 Fahrenheit — not impossibly hot, but it’s quite uncomfortable if you are a chicken! Especially if you are a chicken who has decided to raise a nest of little chicks! These two (Harriet and Cricket) are both broody at the same time. ThatContinue reading “Broodies and berries”
Tag Archives: Chickens
Birds in the bush
Despite the dry weather recently, we have had a remarkable amount of wildlife visiting our garden in recent months. Our most frequent and obvious visitor is a Brush Turkey who comes over our neighbour’s fence, into our orchard: Here he is, hiding at the back of the orchard, where I chased him for a photo.Continue reading “Birds in the bush”
The coup in the coop
Yesterday, it seems, the balance of power in our chicken coop shifted. Our ‘boss’ hen, Raven, remains in her happy (and oblivious) position at the top of the pecking order, but something has upset Harriet’s apple cart. I can’t say I’m terribly sorry for her, as it appears Harriet has grown into a bit ofContinue reading “The coup in the coop”
Winter garden gallery
Winter is closing in at last, and the cold weather has arrived. All the animals are doing very well, especially Cricket who is growing like crazy and looks like a proper hen! Here is a selection of photos I took yesterday morning, as I did my morning rounds.
Chicken coop maintenance
This last week has been so warm, it was classed as a heat-wave. Which feels very odd indeed, as we are just about to leave Autumn behind us for Winter! Yesterday was beautifully sunny and warm, but not hot: perfect for some chicken coop maintenance. Every now and then (and I don’t really keep track ofContinue reading “Chicken coop maintenance”
Tending the flock
Since our little Charlotte departed, we have been very busy tending to our small flock. Cricket (our other little chick who came to us with Charlotte) was also sick, although we only noticed after inspecting her closely — she seemed to be perfectly well, and growing bold amongst the other chickens. We took Cricket upContinue reading “Tending the flock”
Mixed feelings: sadness, anger and guilt
You’ve probably all experienced grief in some form. Grieving for some one or some thing is different to feeling upset about something bad happening. It goes deeper than that. Today I’m feeling those mixed feelings I get when I feel true grief. I had to take my youngest chick up to the vet today, andContinue reading “Mixed feelings: sadness, anger and guilt”
Autumn in the garden
Today was an amazingly warm autumn day – a big change from the very cold weather we had over the Easter weekend! The little chicks are growing up fast. Cricket is now saying “bok bok” a lot more than “cheep cheep”, and charlotte is growing a rather lovely hen’s tail. I’m feeling a little reservedContinue reading “Autumn in the garden”
Autumn garden: random bits
We’ve had a fair bit of rain over the last few days, and some of our recent plantings have started to shoot up! Here’s a pictorial update, and some random extras thrown in. 🙂
New chicks on the block
Today I took our Rhode Island Red rooster (Rose) back to the breeder, and swapped her for two new little chickens — this time, hopefully both hens! As soon as I arrived, Rose was welcomed back into the flock by three curious free-ranging ducks. Awwww. I may have been feeling a little sentimental, as I’veContinue reading “New chicks on the block”
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