Finally after weeks of what seems like non stop rain and strong winds we are enjoying a spell of dry if cold (but it is winter after all) weather. Trying to resist the temptation to start sowing seeds

Today has been another wet and windy day and other than the necessary outdoor chores I have spent the day indoors, much of time looking through the window watching the garden birds on the feeders. Even

Today we had a break in the weather, for a change it was dry with no wind so we made the most of it and spent time sorting out the poultry. We cleaned out all the houses, fixed the overhead netting that

In collaboration with a few homesteading channels I follow on YouTube and also here on Steemit, noticeably BrimwoodFarm here are 5 of my goals for 2018. Five - it certainly makes you focus on your plans.

Yesterday - the 12th January poultry keepers in England were notified by DEFRA ( the Government Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs) that a case of avian influenza had been confirmed in 17

I'm generally up with the lark , if not earlier. I've always been an early riser, I put it down to the time I milked dairy cows and started milking at 4am but if the truth be known I could be found wandering

Today is a beautiful hazy, sunny day, that belies the bitterness of the wind. Despite the cold it is a much appreciated break from the wet and windy weather of late and the cold wind will help to dry out

A couple of months ago I vowed to post regularly, however as the saying goes 'Life got in the way'. Sadly an aunt of mine died and my sister was suddenly taken seriously ill but now thankfully out of hospital

Today one of my Bellecross Belle hens came back into lay again after coming through the moult. The Bellecross Belles are an olive egg layer - a cross using a Welsummer cockerel and Cream Legbar hens. It

Today is the final day of the BNW Seven Day Challenge - A snippet of life at Bellecross Hens The previous six days: Day 6: Day 5: Day 4: Day 3: Day 2: Day 1: The Challenge 7 black & white images that

The Challenge 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for 7 days No people No explanation Nominate someone every day. Anyone can join in Use the tag

The Challenge 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for 7 days No people No explanation Nominate someone every day. Anyone can join in Use the tag

The Challenge 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for 7 days No people No explanation Nominate someone every day. Anyone can join in Use the tag

Time for a catch up, I've been a little quiet of late (I'm without a camera too, which I miss) Winter routine and care: I'm sure the changeable weather must be unsettling for the hens, one day it's mild

The Challenge 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for 7 days No people No explanation Nominate someone every day. Anyone can join in Use the tag

The Challenge 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for 7 days No people No explanation Nominate someone every day. Anyone can join in Use the tag

The Challenge 7 black & white images that represent an aspect of your life Present one image every day for 7 days No people No explanation Nominate someone every day. Anyone can join in Use the tag

New Life- the fresh green of bluebell leaves breaking through the soil. The delicate softness of fennel 's foliage

I've been absent for a while but hopefully back to regular postings again now. I had trouble logging on and when I did manage to my page crashed. We then all went down with the first of the winter cold/cough

Here in South West Devon we are on the outer perimeter of Storm Ophelia. Ireland is taking the brunt of the storm, with winds hitting land at over 100+ miles an hour. This morning the atmosphere here was