Category Archives: husbsandry

New Chickens

Posted on Monday, 28 May, 2012 by

I love how the keeping of poultry often comes hand in hand with opportunities to help other people. This has been the case this past week when I had the opportunity to buy some new chickens for my flock, whilst … Continue reading →

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Updates

Posted on Sunday, 18 March, 2012 by

Well, it has been more than a week since I posted about the rooster box that we set up for my beautiful big Australorp Cockerel, ChopChop. He’s getting used to the routine of being put into his box each evening, … Continue reading →

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Of First Eggs and Soft Shells

Posted on Sunday, 4 March, 2012 by

It has been an interesting and exciting week at Hensington Palace. First the good news. Our little purebred Australorp pullet laid her first egg on Friday morning! I was so happy and proud to see it. I’ve raised this little … Continue reading →

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