[little blue]

thankyou, its lovely to hear that!

you want to see the size of those ex-batts now - we've dug out all the mud and re-paved their run, and both of us commented how big they are now they're feathered up!
we even washed their tractor (just as somebody in a sharp suit came to the door... there we are in filthy overalls, hosing down a toy tractor!!)

Margo has been out ages today just eating... she's definitely got her appetite back, tho no weight yet.

I went to give blood today & was rejected due to low haemoglobin (iron) level.... feel ok but thought it could be all the stress this winter what with everything

[jameslindsay]

Littleblue you must remember you have to look after yourself too.

[little blue]

I do, I think!
how much iron is there in cider? and chocolate?     (just kidding!)

[Roxy]

Not sure about iron content in cider and chocolate .....but one thing is for sure, it makes you feel better, so thats ok.  You carry on with that "medicine!"  says she who has just tucked in to her "medicine" of chocolate and lager!!

Good to hear Margo is eating better now.  I had to laugh about your tractor, and washing it.  When I saw it, I just assumed it belonged to your toddler and they had been riding it round the hen run .....so any visitor would think likewise!!  It is amazing how big the ex battery hens get with good feeding ......one of ours is enormous.

Got another rescue coming up mid May if you or anyone you know want some hens!!  Ours are laying well, but eggs going from the gate faster than we can produce them at the moment.

[little blue]

I'll ask around my hen-keeping/gullible friends!  Not sure if we can house any... I'll think about it!!
We've a fridge full of eggs... if you were nearer I'd let you have some! As it is, I'll just have to make more cake I suppose!