Thursday 26 April 2018

Sunny Side Up

Little old Nestle likes to position herself in a sunny position in the
backyard, avoiding any shadows in the cool autumn mornings.
Nestle has a nap standing up as the sun warms her body.
Nestle is losing her eyesight in old age, especially in her left eye.
She still likes to eat long green grass shoots and scratch the ground.
Her red comb has shrunk due to her old age.
Nestle sunbakes under the wooden outdoor setting.

Friday 20 April 2018

Chickadee's First Egg of 2018

There were no eggs for Easter this year, however
Chickadee laid her first egg of 2018 on 17th April.
She's been off the lay for about 6 months due to moulting.
It'll be nice to eat fresh 'home grown' eggs
again and not buy them from the shop!
Nestle checks on Chickadee in the coop.
Nestle is looking old in the face. She's nearly a 6 year old hen. 
Nestle takes a nap whilst Chickadee is in the nest.