Skip to content

Allotment
Chickens
Garden
Review
About me
Contact

Instagram
Twitter
Facebook

the good life ain't easy

Allotment life @thegoodlifeainteasy and chicken-keeping

Tag: backyardchickens

November 13, 2018February 27, 2019

Rescuing hens: The adventures of Debs

Chickens, 1 Comment

Instagram

We made it. Home. And there’s really nothing quite like it. ❤️ The last week has been a bit of a crazy whirlwind. Perhaps unsurprisingly fighting sepsis in labour wasn’t on the birthing plan. In fact, there were many points on that plan I hadn’t hoped to use, eg ‘if something happens to me Tom should go with the baby’ - but sometimes that’s how it goes. Arlo has been a little fighter, and him being given the all clear after a scary few days was a moment I won’t ever forget. Throughout the last week, I constantly imagined the moment of getting home, throwing open the doors and walking into the garden. At times it kept me sane, and it didn’t disappoint. There’s that slightly cheesy quote that to plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow, but oh my - it absolutely is. #newmum #mygarden #gardenersofinstagram #gardenersworld #gardenlife #myhappyplace #gardenblogger #gardenlovers #getoutside #thegoodlife #babyboy #lifemoments

He’s here. The best thing I have ever grown ❤️

To my darling scrappy thug of a hen Ginger - happy two years of freedom ❤️. In the last week sadness has perhaps dominated our chicken landscape here, but two years is something to celebrate and something I’m proud of. It reminds me in the heartache why we do this, and why I’m so passionate about giving these little characters a second chance. Ginger was quite shaken after the fox attack and we had a few scary moments in the 48 hours that followed. I’m delighted to report we have made it through, and she’s back to her usual self, because I wasn’t letting this one leave me yet. Two years ago she was going to be killed having spent 18 months as a commercial egg layer - she’s now spent more time outside of cages than in them, and she’s been with me through a number of life-changing moments. 💕 We’ve had hens who have been affectionate - Ginger is not one. We call her thug for a good reason. She’s loud (SO loud), the most food-orientated hen I’ve met, feisty and determined. She is deeply suspicious of most new things. She’s also fiercely loyal to her friends and made my heart burst how she watched over Debs in her final days. She now adores Willow, but will steal any worm she finds - loyalty doesn’t apply to food. If you pick up a spade in the garden, she’s always the first hen waiting for more worms to be unearthed, and has the happiest cluck of joy when you do. ❤️ Ginger shows affection in her own way - she might sit next to you for a bit, quietly, if you’re lucky. Otherwise she’ll jump on you aggressively for any form of food or something that she thinks could be interesting. I was reminded yesterday that when we rescued her she had a bad leg and I used to rub arnica cream on it - potentially why she distrusted me for a while! She might be the ultimate garden thug, but she’s my thug and I’m so glad she’s a part of our family. As we draw up plans for a new chicken enclosure, I’m obviously working very closely with her diva demands - watch this space ❤️ Here’s to the next two years Ginger, don’t let me down 😉 #chickensofinstagram #rescuehens #rescuechickens #chickenfun #backyardhens #chickensaspets #bhwt #friendsnotfood #happyhens #chickenlife

Bump might now be claiming squatters rights, but I’ve had a flipping productive afternoon 👌🏻. All of the winter brassicas have been cleared and brought home to the delight of two little hens. We decided to bring all the leeks back for mass cheesy leek cooking (the dream) and weeded a number of paths. We’ve also now got most of our beds cleared and prepped, ready for seedlings that are in the greenhouse. There’s always more jobs to do, but hell, right now I feel like superwoman. 💪🏼 ps I was hoping to go into labour on all fours weeding the cut flower bed, but alas, it wasn’t to be 😉😂 #allotment #allotmentlife #allotmentgarden #gardening #gardenersofinstagram #growyourownfood #veggiepatch #organicgardening #thisgirlcan #ediblegardening #girlswhogarden #mumtobe #homegrown #growyourfood #gardengram #thehappygardeninglife

Hello lovely people. I thought I’d check in as so many of you have messaged me! No baby as yet, but today has been a good day 💕. I’ve enjoyed the sunshine on my face, and have spent time with two little hens who have mooched around in the mulch with me by their side. I’ve been overwhelmed by all the messages and comments I’ve received recently about hens and baby waiting, and while I’m taking a bit of time for me, I’ll be back to reply to them all in due course and show you all things garden - I promise! This fierce duo will be back with their favourite music and you’ll soon be sick of my summer allotment updates 😉 Enjoy the sunshine, spring has sprung, and she’s looking pretty beautiful from where I’m standing. 💕 Rach, Ginger and Willow, who are all sending some extra love to @hayleys_lottie_haven today. ❤️ It’s amazing when IG makes you friends with other chicken/garden obsessed people. 😉 ps Try and spot Willow 😂#chickensofinstagram #chickensaspets #backyardhens #chickenlife #mygardentoday #mygarden #gardenersworld #gardenersofinstagram #getoutside #greenyourfeed #garden #gardening #gardenblogger #gardenlife #gardenchat

Blog at WordPress.com.