Chicks Update
I mentioned that we have some new chicks. Georgie is still really enjoying caring for them. We started with 24 eggs under two hens. Unfortunately our luck has not been good this time around. Four hatched but two died. Several chicks began to hatch but then they died. Some of the eggs got crushed. Eventually […]
Chicks
We love having babies at Fangorn Farm, especially of the cute yellow fluffy variety! And the gorgeous red four-legged mooing variety, and hopefully the woolly baaing variety one day! Our hens have been sitting on 24 eggs. Nearly a week ago, two chicks hatched. Georgia has been checking on the chicks frequently. She carries them […]
Eggs!
Recently I was walking around the property, when I heard the strange yet familiar sound of a chicken laying an egg. At first I wondered what all the fuss was about, and then I remembered. Eggs. They carry on a bit when they are laying, don’t they! Well, there you have it. One of our […]
Chickens!
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 […]
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