Adventures in the life of an English allotment
Over the past few weeks, I have been worried about Gertie. She's been spending the majority of the day huddled on her perch. I kept bringing her down and encouraging her to eat. She would eat a little bit quickly lose interest. I've tried her on layers mash which she begrudgingly is eating although without... Continue Reading →
Yesterday we lost Elsie. Despite seeming to perk up once she was at home, she passed away in the night. Elsie was one of Trixie's chicks from the same clutch as Gordon, Little Miss, Flame and Smoke. Elsie was initially very timid and spent much of her time sitting on the perch in the new... Continue Reading →
With the weather forecast dry for today, I headed down to the allotment hopeful of a productive day. Upon arrival, I dashed around the coops to feed the girls. I noticed that Elsie, who has been a little quiet the last few days, was having a dust bath by the ramp. Pleased that she seemed... Continue Reading →
Over the past week, the nights have been noticeably drawing in, with the chickens taking themselves to bed much earlier. The temperature has dropped and the autumnal drizzle is making a determined appearance from battleship grey clouds that cover the sky. The chickens have been snuggling together at night, keeping each other warm. It's the... Continue Reading →
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