Hi there Granny

Happy to report that lots of tv watching and baths over the weekend and Frank was on his feet Sunday :)

I had scheduled a vet visit but fortunately that wasnt required.

Thanks for your support though

My Runner duck Frank got stuck yesterday between a log and the fence. When I rescued him he wasnt walking properly- he was walking on his "Elbows" or knees instead of just his feet. As a result his tail end is dragging on the floor. In this very wet weather I have brought him in and bathed...

Aww Linda - thanks- it was my first ever so thats really kind.... this is the place for good advice though! I will cross the cockerel thought if/when it happens... I am hoping for some Cream Legbars this week also- you can s.ex those on day 1- so thats worse in some ways- knowing if I have to think ...

Hi Linda - yes that was me at Barnsley- helping out ... I shall be the comedy act at Hull this month.... Well, chick update- I have two- Sorry- Mrs Miggins has 2 beautiful blue grey babies and she is so proud. We have had to board her run a bit because Ron (the cat) likes to sit and watch them with ...

YIPPPEEEE

We have pip off and one baby already - so cute. Another is trying to get out- so hopefully the other three will follow.

So glad i left her to it

Part of me thinks- its natural- let them get on with it- but sometimes nature is cruel and I want the best for them....

can someone advise me please.. I have 2 broodies sitting on their own eggs in different runs but due to hatch at the same time. Would they be ok in different boxes but in the same run? And in order to use this run- would it be ok to move broody no 3 if/when her babes are 5 days old back into the mai...

I have a tarp over mine so the girls can stand under it like old ladies at the bus-stop.. and it helps keep the soil dry and smell free. However, As I haev 2 runs- I have a very good green one to blend in and a lovely camo one- stops it looking too much like Steptoe's yard. Wouldnt be with out them ...

Hello and welcome

Remember- very important- no question is a silly question- if you think it ask it- cos we've all been there and there is loads of experience here (not me) and someone will always have an answer.

enjoy your chucks- I know you will...

Well, Miggins and chocky obviously had a fight and I found Chocky sat on them- so I have taken Miggs out with the remaining 5 (they broke 1 ) and she is back in the cat box- door is shut for now- i will make her a run for her self...

Otherwise its a weasel- but both are determined experienced and vicious killing machines- I would secure your run and get it caught asap

Thanks Stace...

It cant have been more than 3 hours- may not have been that long- so she is sat firmly on them now. I think I will leave them to it for now and move her nearer the hatch time and keep fingers crossed. Where she is now is cosy for her in this weather.

thanks

My Mrs Miggins is very broody- so yesterday I gave her some fertile eggs- she has only been sat for a day and came out of her cat box in the main run for some food but accidentally shut the door behind her. She therefore went to bed in the big house, leaving her eggs. That was for about 3 hours..wil...

Hi

I did just what Bluebell said.. and they got in touch- I helped at Barnsley but I may be helping to drive hens to Pickering next time so Tina in Barnsley may be glad of your help. Its great fun and rewarding- go for it!

Sally

Hi

She needs to keep an eye on the Fresh Start for Hens website and when they announce the next date (I have read May- not 100% though) she can register and make her donation. she will then get details and info on where to go and when they are collectable.