Category Archives: chickens

Norfolk Island

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Ruth

We’ve made it home, safe and sound after our time away. Our freshly painted house looks great, but I’ve not managed to take any photos yet. We’re too busy trying to unpack everything and get rid of all the dust … Continue reading →

Posted in chickens, garden, holidays, travel | 9 Comments

Grommets success

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Ruth

We’ve got the grommets over and done with. Elena coped with the whole thing admirably – the anesthetic process was pretty horrible (for both of us) but she woke up calmly and was just sucking her thumb by the time … Continue reading →

Posted in chickens, Etsy, in threes, knitting, raising children | 4 Comments

Sleep and chicken coops

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Ruth

The strangest thing happened on Thursday morning. Lying in bed, having been fast asleep, I became aware of Hugo chatting away in his cot at the foot of our bed. Exhausted, I slowly opened an eye. As soon as I … Continue reading →

Posted in chickens, garden, renovations | 8 Comments