They do indeed live on the coop and not on the hen, however I wouldn't take the risk that a couple hadn't hitched a ride so would dust any new hens just in case

Mine go to bed at last light so earlier in winter than summer, they are in a secure run on slabs so are safe, I don't leave the food out because of it attracting vermin, I do refill the water though and hang that up in the run overnight so that I have one less job to do when I let them out in the mo...

Awww they are sooo cute, I like the photo of the chick sitting on the mum

I have buried two in my garden,one of those was dug up a few weeks ago the last batty girl to go was Agnes and I had her put to sleep so i left her with the vet,I like the idea of putting the body out for an animal and I do have some woodland that backs onto my house so might try leaving the next on...

Yep they will have you trained to their ways in no time if you don't put your foot down, mine are only alllowed out after they have laid, this makes it easier to find the eggs

So sorry to hear this, as others have said they do do this sometimes and it was just her time, burying farm animals in your garden is not allowed because of risk of run off into water courses, however I know people do it and how likely is it going to affect a water course in your garden, just make s...

Are Rhode Rocks the same as Bovans Nera chickens, I have those and they look the same,I love the colouring on their feathers,your lucky being able to pick yours up because the one I have won't be touched at all,she won't even come over for treats if I am there,its sad because I am used to batty girl...

lol wish I could have seen that ,I can just imagine how she looked

I like the photo of the one swimmig with the others looking over the side, it looks like they are waiting to see if its safe...loll

Happy henniversary Dorey xx

Poor Blondie now wonder she was bowlegged after that, glad you are getting the sun too its been scorching here all week,any holidaymakers who picked this week to visit Devon must be pleased with themselves My girls have been loving it and have excavated several large holes around the garden to dust ...

First of all the amount of space they have now is more than they had in a cage I let my girls free range in the garden when I am at home and I do stay in the house while they are out but I leave the door open so I can hear them and I check on them constantly, its a bit stressful for me but I like to...

Mine are staying out until about 9pm when its sunny but on a cloudy rainy day they are in by 8ish

That rooster will keep her in check , she looks relaxed in her new home

Your posts are sooo lovely, this could become a book,these batty girls really tug at the heartstrings don't they