Category Archives: DIY

A new door for the chicken run

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Ruth

A few weeks ago I came home from work to find Eileen and Alice clucking around the backyard, looking confused. I was confused too. I was the first one home and they had definitely been locked in when I left. … Continue reading →

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How to make your own drinker for chickens – for under $30

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Ruth

There are lots of great automatic drinkers for sale around the place – unfortunately most of them cost a lot of money! Whilst browsing on the Australian Backyard Poultry Forum, I came across a great thread about making your own. … Continue reading →

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Stitch markers

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Ruth

A very quick post today. Hugo was unsettled yesterday and then woke in the early hours this morning with the vomits. He seems happier today, so I’m crossing my fingers that it’s a 24-hour bug which doesn’t spread. I’m not … Continue reading →

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