Speckledy Hens Sue and Oli (real names Mrs Cornwell and Mrs Miller) are Speckledy Chickens. A Speckledy chicken is a hybrid breed of chicken developed in the UK in the early 2000s. It is a cross between a Rhode Island Red and a Maran. The Great Escape Once upon a time, in a cozy little […]
Work Experience – Final Results
It was exciting to have a work experience student come and spend the week with me. Final day was slow as both of us felt ill! But here are the results for the week. The bench was finished and it is very comfortable. The design of the rose garden was agreed and sleeper timbers used […]
Understanding Chicken Sizes, Ages, and Egg Production
When it comes to poultry, the size of the chicken, its age, and the environment it lives in are all determining factors in the size of eggs it produces. Knowing these factors not only helps in managing expectations but also in maintaining the health of the chickens. Here’s a comprehensive guide to understanding how these […]
Work Experience Day 3
The bench is built…. We are still measuring eggs. I didn’t know if I have explained yet but the size of the eggs increase as the chicken nears its full weight. The picture at the top is a picture of the rose garden looking from the rear.
Work Experience Day 2
Today I had year 7s and a student on work experience. We had 2 core aims and that was to build a new storage unit to further tidy the shed and to start on the bench that is being built by the work experience student. Here is today’s results: