I also find that if you crack the hardboiled egg shell all over, then slide a tsp carefully under the shell, with the curve of the spoon bowl flat against the curve of the egg, this usually works too.

Hi - My "Top" Girl has lost weight and I noticed the other hen was stating to peck her away from food. I then found a worm in a poop last week, so I started a Flub course. Trouble is I think I mixed it up according to the turkey dose which is weaker She is still very thin although eating a...

Great idea. How about these then? I luuuurve the curly ones near the bottom!
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Ours hasn't appeared yet. We usually have loads of the stuff and don't know what to do with it. Even the chooks don't like it! Thanks for posting the link. I will definitely give those recipes a go. That web site looks very interesting too

Hi 1. I usually try to search the site before posting a question but nothing is coming up???? 2. My main question is - my black girl's moult is slowing down at last, BUT her wattle and comb have shrunk and are so pale they are almost white. She also is very nervous and hates me going anywhere near h...

Do you prick the yolks first? I thought I heard that they explode if you don't
They do look so yummy though, lots of naughty butter mmmmm.

Hiya - Made this the other day and it was very easy and yummy! SLOW COOK DHAL 1 pound or less red lentils (I used 1/2 lb and it was plenty for 3 and nice and spicy) 3 tablespoons desiccated coconut 2 onions, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger (I only had powdere...

Hi. I have a converted bin store and it works very well! There are a couple of pics on page 17 of members coops. We have raised it off the ground. screwed it to two long 4x4 attached to the run cage. Made a wooden frame for a perch. The nest box is a plastic garden basket.(It is now the right way up...

Oooo Thank you LL Lots of good tips and information. I didn't think about some things not liking warm roots - That's a good point. I thought it was just a way of starting things off early. Chilli and sweet corn sound fun. I might give them a go When we eventually get the chance of a bit of sun

I have got one of those plastic heated propagators. I'm wondering what I should put in it or if it's too early yet. I'd love to attempt a few veggies but really haven't got a clue. Anyone have any suggestions please? It's 38 x 24cm with an 8 watt heater So not very big. I just wondered if I could gi...

My little black feathered lady is looking decidedly tatty. I'm sure she is trying to make herself a duvet! OH is convinced I should make her a wooly vest

Yes It sounds like could be that. I was just a bit worried that it may be some sort of skin prob that need treatment. Thanks Mrs B

I have noticed recently when cleaning out the girls poop tray in the morning, a collection of white flaky stuff. I have two hens and there is probably about a tsp to a tbs each morning. It looks a bit like dry ash. My black hen has lost a few little random fluffy feathers. Has this anything to do wi...

I give my girlies grated raw carrots, swede, pumpkin, courgette, broccoli etc mixed with water and layers mash for bedtime snack. They love it!

Hiya - I did this whole chicken recipe and in literally melted in the mouth. Then put the carcass and other inedible bits back in with water and some veg and left to slow cook overnight. It made some lovely stock. I even picked out the veg and whizzed it up for the base of a yummy soup. Nothing wast...