After more than two years of being chickenless, we now have 4 new young birds!

There are three white ones and one brown one.

Georgia calls hers Chelsea, whilst Matt calls his Alex. The children are understandably very excited to have chickens again!

Over the past few weekends, a sturdy and safe chook house has been built. It is fully enclosed. We have had too many dramas with quolls to risk anything less secure.

The hen house is built from a kit shed that measures about 2x2m. We have laid saw dust on the floor. Roosting perches and laying boxes will line the walls. A small opening will lead into the enclosed outdoor run, which we can access through a door at the back. the outside bit isn’t quite ready, so for now they are cosy in the shed, whilst they settle into their new home.

Hopefully the quolls won’t be a problem now. We are looking forward to collecting eggs one day, when these (supposedly female) chickens are older.

For now, the children have some more interesting animals to watch, care for and learn about!