I found the eggs

 

The rooster and his girls stick together all day. After breakfast the day begins for these Light Sussex.

 

 

They venture far and wide during the day but always return in time for bed. I was getting rather impatient with the girls as eggs were few and far between.

 

But today I had a find.  The chooks are laying in an old dog kennel.  So I'll put some straw in the kennel to make it cosy for them. 

Cold Spell

Hurtle our cat helping me in the loft.  The loft is always so warm and cosy.  And the puppy can't get up the stairs....yet!!!

 

 



 

 

And these ladies are laying eggs.  Just as well I say.

 

We are in the middle of a really cold weather front.  Tonight we are expecting snow but it hardly ever happens. 

 

And if you want to read an interesting blog about a walking tour with great photos go and have a look at http://apiecefullife.blogspot.com.au/

Two Warm Eggs

This morning I raced over to the studio because I needed red yarn to cast on a scarf - right there and then!  You know when you get a project in your mind you need to start now.  It was bitterly cold early today and in fact it is still wet, windy and very cold.

When I go out the front door in the morning Stella demands some sheep pellets and then the goose takes up with a loud squawk cos he wants to let out and then the chooks (chickens) need to get out as well.  I hadn't planned to do the animal thing so early but I got the guilts.  By the time I was at the chook house I was freezing cold.  Then I collected two warm eggs as a thank you from the chooks.  I think the chooks poked their heads outside and promptly went back to bed.

I was sorting out a box of my parents things yesterday and found this plate.  I will make some small almond biscuits to suit the plate and get out the "good" cups on Saturday for High Tea .