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Ten Plymouth Barred Rock chicks to be precise - raised in an incubator as Mabel resolutely refused to go broody. Now fostered by a most diligent and experienced hen who happened to have just brought one of her own little chickies into the world and had room under her ample wings for a few more. The best way to raise chicks is under a broody … [Read more...]
Pink rhubarb is prettier, but not necessarily sweeter than the green variety. Rhubarb tolerates acid soil and some shade but will do better in good sun. It's resilient to droughts as it's deep rooted. Keep well mulched and spread with compost in winter. If you have a young plant, don't pick any stalks in its first season and pick only lightly in … [Read more...]
There's something quite amazing about the process of an egg becoming a chick. Raising your own chooks from eggs gives you a wider choice of the breeds you keep, as you can get fertile eggs sent to you more easily than live birds. If you want to experience the miracle in your own back garden, you'll need some fertile chicken eggs and a broody chook … [Read more...]
