Tag Archives: Chicken

Chicken Run II

Posted on April 20, 2015 by midlifegardener

The major event this Easter has been the return of Chickens to the estate.  After a few site meetings Jim had delivered the posts and wire and between us we had dug three-quarters of the way around the area to … Continue reading →

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Chainsaw Massacre?

Posted on February 27, 2015 by midlifegardener

Plans for the spring include getting more hens.  This time we will house them at the end of the cow stall, in an area of the garden which has for some time been fairly derelict.  It is closer to the house so … Continue reading →

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Against a Dark Background

Posted on September 21, 2013 by midlifegardener

August flew by in a whirl of picking, podding and freezing as the beans, tomatoes, peppers and others all grew to maturity and beyond.  But behind the fecund abundance, the menace of death and destruction lurked in the garden. I … Continue reading →

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Gold Star for one Hen

Posted on April 29, 2012 by midlifegardener

This week we had our first egg from our hens.  We have had them since Easter – 8th April – and our “point of lay” hybrids have been enjoying life at our expense for three weeks since then.  And not … Continue reading →

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