The Hubbard chicks are now 6 weeks old so we have now split them into two clutches of 3 they seem happy enough. So all chickens cleaned oult and the youngsters moved to fresh grass.
The hens have started laying better, we lost one f the old rescue girls and now most of the egg eating has stopped.
We had the farrier out last week and all ponies had trims so happy ponies. This week will be busy, Scout will have his back manipulated and then Friday the vet is coming out to give the bi-annual tetnus injections and for a general health check.
The polytunnel is filling up nicely but is taking a lot of watering nightly. Courgettes are forming well. I have been harvesting spinach for two weeks there is much more than I can eat but I had a wonderful meal tonight with chicken, mushrooms, spinach, and some double cream with a twist of black pepper. Yum!
Take care all
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Sunday 28 May 2017
Saturday 13 May 2017
Move Around
The "boys" ponies have moved to a fresh paddock so they are happy bunnies.
The chicks have moved from the utility to the Classic Omlet and 2metre run down on the plot in the chicken paddock.
Two of the chicken houses and runs have been moved so they have fresh grass. They have all been cleaned out but the bantams haven't been moved as they don't seem to trash their run as much as the bigger ladies do.
I've bought some more pea seeds, tried Suttons this time so they have been planted out here at home, will take some down to the polytunnel tonight.
No crafting at the moment hand is a bit sore so giving it a rest.
Take care all
The chicks have moved from the utility to the Classic Omlet and 2metre run down on the plot in the chicken paddock.
Two of the chicken houses and runs have been moved so they have fresh grass. They have all been cleaned out but the bantams haven't been moved as they don't seem to trash their run as much as the bigger ladies do.
I've bought some more pea seeds, tried Suttons this time so they have been planted out here at home, will take some down to the polytunnel tonight.
No crafting at the moment hand is a bit sore so giving it a rest.
Take care all
Friday 12 May 2017
The Swallows have Returned
We have atleast two pairs of swallows flying round preparing to nest in the stables it is wonderful to have them back. We have three blue tit boxes up on the front of the stable block and for the first time in years they are all being used rather than just sat on. The sparrows nest in the corrugated roofing sheets where they meet the roof rafters. And for the first time ever at home, in 17 years we have lived here, we have had 3 goldfinches in the garden. I think the numbers of neighbours with cats have diminished.
The chicks were four weeks old yesterday they have been off heat from almost a week old as it has been warm enough in the house. So they will go to the field to live for the next 6 weeks ish. Their house has been disifected and cleaned ready. I can't say I will miss having them in the utility as even with cleani g them out daily now they are still smelly creatures.
On the plant front, peas are a no show, not a single seed has germinated at home or in the polytunnel I will buy so e more seeds next week and try again. Beans however are coming through nicely. I made a rhubarb cake on Tuesday and I can honestly say I think it is my absolute favourite, will certainly be making that again.
Strawberries are developing fruit as is the plum tree and James Grieves apple tree. The two Queen Coxes at the plot are laden with blossom so hopefully a good harvest there too. I will have to look into some storage racks.
We planted out cabbage plants into the polytunnel, 8 on Tuesday and B planted out a further 7 last night as well as some water melons fingers crossed for them.
From the trugs I am now harvesting radishes, spinach, cut and come again leaves and American Land Cress, Pete is really impressed he was showing off to his work colleagues and had them all convinced it was water cress so a definite success.
We have a bit of rain now, we really do need it so a night off watering except in the polytunnel.
Hope you are all having good weather.
Nearly forgot, last Saturday was Flora Day here and B was dancing in the children's dance we are really proud look it up on YouTube you will be humming the tune all day
Take Care
The chicks were four weeks old yesterday they have been off heat from almost a week old as it has been warm enough in the house. So they will go to the field to live for the next 6 weeks ish. Their house has been disifected and cleaned ready. I can't say I will miss having them in the utility as even with cleani g them out daily now they are still smelly creatures.
On the plant front, peas are a no show, not a single seed has germinated at home or in the polytunnel I will buy so e more seeds next week and try again. Beans however are coming through nicely. I made a rhubarb cake on Tuesday and I can honestly say I think it is my absolute favourite, will certainly be making that again.
Strawberries are developing fruit as is the plum tree and James Grieves apple tree. The two Queen Coxes at the plot are laden with blossom so hopefully a good harvest there too. I will have to look into some storage racks.
We planted out cabbage plants into the polytunnel, 8 on Tuesday and B planted out a further 7 last night as well as some water melons fingers crossed for them.
From the trugs I am now harvesting radishes, spinach, cut and come again leaves and American Land Cress, Pete is really impressed he was showing off to his work colleagues and had them all convinced it was water cress so a definite success.
We have a bit of rain now, we really do need it so a night off watering except in the polytunnel.
Hope you are all having good weather.
Nearly forgot, last Saturday was Flora Day here and B was dancing in the children's dance we are really proud look it up on YouTube you will be humming the tune all day
Take Care
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