Category Archives: Hens

In the Garden: A bees eye view

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Zoe Lynch

Easter’s been and gone; the seasonal reminder of new life and new beginnings whichever faith you practise. Spring seems to be racing ahead – catching me unaware as the early blossom of the cherry plums in the hedgerows fade, and … Continue reading →

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An eggstreme eggsample

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

Spot the difference? Since Agnes died, I don’t think I have mentioned the hens on the blog. I can see them now from my study window scratching around in Chicken World, fully feathered, bright red wattles and combs, and every … Continue reading →

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Not Beefore Time!

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

Me, my bees, and the orchard At long last I have now successfully set up a colony of bees in a local orchard, and I can’t tell you how much pleasure that gave me. Nothing seems to happen quickly in … Continue reading →

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Nice things come to those who wait …

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

one of my hives, ready and waiting to find a home and be filled with bees I have babbled endlessly about this to friends, and anyone willing to listen for years now, especially the past year, when  I joined 2 … Continue reading →

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Of Hens and Hellebores

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

Matilda and Edna on slug patrol As you can see the girls are doing well. Their combs and wattles have reduced in size markedly, and turned a much healthier red.  I have managed to wean them from the ex battery … Continue reading →

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Full English?

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

First attempt at back bacon So, anyone for breakfast? Can I tempt you? I can offer you fresh laid free range eggs from my garden, and back bacon and Cumberland sausages made by me! Come the early autumn I shall … Continue reading →

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Eggsiting times!

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

Didn’t they do well?! Ok sorry about the awful egg puns, I love a bad y(j)oke! *groans* The girls are settled in nicely and loving their new found freedom. They certainly seem to like grass, as they peck and peck … Continue reading →

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Here come the Girls!

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

Me and my new friends, the ex battery hens Well, so far so good. We installed them in their coop, and left the pop hole open this afternoon. It didn’t take long for one of the girls to pop her … Continue reading →

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Friday Photo: Hellebores

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

Helleborus x hybridus syn. Helleborus orientalis Sorry for the silence, I have  had a difficult few days. The iGit’s Mum fell and broke her hip last Friday whilst out in Swanage getting fish and chips.  She had surgery on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Call to Alms!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Zoe Lynch

There are some really sad stories out there, and this is one of them. A Free-range Farm near Silverstone, Northants is going out of business, because the feed costs are so high, and they are also being squeezed by the … Continue reading →

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