Proud to be a Northumbrian..
Should I or shouldn't I ? starting a blog seemed to be a difficult decison. As a people person its difficult not to want to yak to the world, But as some one who guards their privacy, Do I really want eveyone to know my thoughts ? Typical Gemini Up-Down, Yes-No, Each day for the stereotypical Gemini is invariably filled with decision making shall I shan't I? oh god our heads buzz with it. One thing I have no battle with is the place where I live. Northumberland, I have lived here all of my life and whilst many of my friends have spread their wings and flown to pastures new I have had no such desire. Encircled by family and long standing friends, Surrounded by the beautiful Northumbrian countryside I feel lucky... I want to clear one thing up straight away, anyone reading this from any where that is not classed as up North!! We in Northumberland are not Geordies, and whilst I have the utmost respect for my fellow Northerners, Northumberland has its own traditions, crafts and way of life.
Whats in a name?
Our Lovely Brown Hens Have Arrived
The Ladies are now settling in nicely, having arrived at their new home on Friday 13th June 08 ( not a good date to do anything with any risk involved) but so far so good. This is the third time we have had hens but this time is different. Before we have always had lots of other animals yep done the whole pet thing to extreme rabbits, guinea pigs, ferrets, horses, cats,dogs we have had the lot but after all these years we found ourselves petless.They were barred in their lovely new house for three days, they managed to survive the constant raising of their roof, and people clucking at them like new born babies. My brother brought us back to reality with a once you've seen one brown hen (enough said). A couple of nights of chasing them around the paddock and teaching them to walk the plank, then hey presto third night they put themselves to bed. Result, trained hens already. Nope not that easy now we have to chase them out of the garden and keep them out of the property next door.
Hen Update
Our lovely brown hens are turning out to be very inquisitive, they are all over the garden. (not just ours either) They potter in the little potting shed they hop up on top of the plant pots pecking furiously at the fuchsia's, they hide under the Magnolia tree and Meander down the little track at the bottom of the paddock past our nutless Hazel (not one in sight this year) and the now wilting bramble bushes. The ladies really enjoy a tea time stroll around the village checking out the village green and next doors shubbery(hopefully not annoying anyone). However with the weather turning more inclement and on hubbys advice I started feeding them warm mash at tea time so come three pm they can now be found standing looking expectantly at our porch door all lined up chattering and foot stamping waiting for me to warm up the dish of the day. Once the said dish has been prepared they escort me at great speed down to the Hen Coup a dangerous time for me with ten hens under foot (yes I got a couple more sucker that I am) I must say though they never lift their little heads until the whole lot is devoured. They are laying nicely though so I must be doing something right..............
1 comment:
welcome to the blogging world - here you will find all sorts of wonderful people and a pleasing way to waste lots of time. good luck with it - I think you will have a fabulous time - one hint - pictures... lots of pictures - I think maybe I have too many - but I LOVE seeing what is out there as well as reading it!
great hens!
good luck!
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