Egg-cellent News from the Hen House! We’ve got some clucking good news to share from our little corner of Cornwall! Our flock of 11 lovely ladies (aka, our chickens!) are really getting into the swing of things, and we’re seeing a wonderful increase in egg production. On average, we’re now collecting around 8 eggs a […]
Chickens
Feathers ruffled soft,Clucking tales of seeds and worms,Eggs warm in the nest.
Barberry (Berberis): A Prickly but Perfect Plant for Chickens and Gardens
Ever seen a shrub covered in small leaves and tiny thorns, sometimes with bright berries? That’s likely a barberry, or Berberis. While its thorns might seem off-putting, barberry is actually a fantastic plant to have around, especially if you keep chickens or love gardening. Why Chickens Benefit from Barberry Protection from Predators: Barberry’s dense, thorny […]
Bamboo: A Cool Plant for Chickens (and Your Garden!)
Ever seen those tall, swaying stalks of bamboo and wondered what they’re all about? Well, bamboo (especially the Phyllostachys variety) isn’t just cool to look at; it can be a super useful plant to have around, especially if you have chickens or a garden. Why Chickens Love Bamboo Shade and Shelter: Imagine being a chicken […]
Arborvitae: A Chicken-Friendly Tree That’s Great for Your Garden!
Have you ever heard of an Arborvitae? It’s a cool-sounding name for a really useful tree (or large shrub) – especially as we have chickens or we want to make our garden awesome. What is an Arborvitae (Thuja)? Arborvitae (pronounced ar-bor-VYE-tee) is a type of evergreen conifer, which means it keeps its leaves (or needles, […]
Weekly Farm Update
One more week with the young people and then school holidays. This is what we have done this week.
Weekly Farm Update
One more week with the young people and then school holidays. This is what we have done this week.
New Chickens have arrived
We already have 7 breed chickens who are beginning to respond to me and the young people. They have started to eat out of our hands but we have a way to go. We decided one way to speed up the process was to go for some rescue chickens. They are already used to people […]
The Case of the Missing Broom Handle
Kieran and Kiara, two kids with imaginations wilder than a field of sunflowers, were spending the summer at the farm. Now, this wasn’t your average farm with just cows and sheep. Oh no, this farm had it all: grumpy goats with a penchant for headbutting, a pig named Princess Fluffybutt who believed she was a […]
Another Farm Walk Through
Hen Breeds
Sadly gone and missed. Speckledy Hens Speckledy hens, often known for their distinctive mottled feathering which resembles the traditional French ‘Marans’ breed, are a popular chicken. They are appreciated not just for their striking appearance but also for their hardy nature and excellent egg-laying capabilities. Owners of Speckledy hens can expect a generous supply of […]
Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road? (Spoiler: It Didn’t)
Chickens. Those feathery, clucking, egg-laying wonders. We love them for their quirky personalities, their fresh eggs, and their ability to turn kitchen scraps into garden gold. But have you ever stopped to ponder the deeper meaning of a chicken’s existence? Do they, like us, grapple with questions of purpose and meaning? Well, maybe not in […]