Hello
Any eggs yet?
I've been reading all these posts with great interest, as it sounds like we're in a very similar situation to you, and not too far away either (near Colne). We bought a house with 2 acres 3 months ago. Paddock is boggy in places, with a stream running through it. The garden isn't bad, though, so we hope for decent veg growing. We plan on keeping ducks, chickens and pigs. We also abandoned the idea of a house cow! I have no idea about the marmite I'm afraid. We got our first chickens at the weekend, and I'm giving them cider vinegar with garlic in their water, and verm x pellets in addition to their layers pellets. We've only had them for a few days so will see how it goes. Bless 'em, they're free ranging in our paddock which is quite wild and windy! They're near a dry stone wall which will hopefully provide enough cover for them. We were concerned about crop impaction, which apparently can be a problem when too much long grass is eaten, but the breeder said not to worry. Anyway, enough about me, it sounds like you're doing great. The advice on this thread has been fantastic, and I wish you lots of luck with your evolving plans!