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Chatting on the Plot / Re: Song linkups 2024
« Last post by Goosegirl on May 15, 2024, 08:52 »Good morning sunshine - Aqua. Can I claim two points for this?
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Chatting on the Plot / Re: Song linkups 2024
« Last post by mumofstig on May 15, 2024, 08:41 »Goodnight Girl - Wet Wet Wet
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Welcome to the Forums / Hello from the East Yorkshire Coast 💨
« Last post by Sheeptoshaw on May 15, 2024, 08:06 »I moved here from West Yorkshire three years ago to a much bigger garden with the opportunity to grow/plant/eat and experiment. So far I can say that it is always going to be a learning curve, with each year’s seasons already being so different, opposite soil conditions, invasive wildlife 🦌 🦡 🐦, etc. BUT - never a dull moment and so many +++++ 👩🌾
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The Hen House / Re: Soft shell eggs
« Last post by New shoot on May 15, 2024, 07:22 »Hens new to laying can have a few ups and downs, but if their diet is good there is not much more you can do.
Your hen has laid normal eggs, so I would wait and see. If they only ever lay soft shells that is more likely to continue, but doesn’t necessarily make them ill. If there is a problem internally that is probably something in the process of forming an egg, rather than some genetic illness. The main issues are becoming egg bound or having a prolapse. You can help her with the first as you have already done. Prolapses are more serious but cross that bridge if you get to it. Maybe read up on them so you know what to look for.
Your hen has laid normal eggs, so I would wait and see. If they only ever lay soft shells that is more likely to continue, but doesn’t necessarily make them ill. If there is a problem internally that is probably something in the process of forming an egg, rather than some genetic illness. The main issues are becoming egg bound or having a prolapse. You can help her with the first as you have already done. Prolapses are more serious but cross that bridge if you get to it. Maybe read up on them so you know what to look for.
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The Hen House / Re: Chicken entertainment.
« Last post by snowdrops on May 14, 2024, 22:15 »An apple on a feeder to peck at or a cabbage hung up keeps mine occupied
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Chatting on the Plot / Re: Song linkups 2024
« Last post by Aidy on May 14, 2024, 21:57 »Rain rain rain - The Vibrators
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Chatting on the Plot / Re: 48 years of Pogo'n to PUnK music has taken its toll!
« Last post by Aunt Sally on May 14, 2024, 21:49 »And don't worry Aunty, no knife or scissors will get anywhere near ìt
Phewww, that’s a relief
(but, sadly, you might have to give up pogoing. 
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Chatting on the Plot / Re: 48 years of Pogo'n to PUnK music has taken its toll!
« Last post by Aidy on May 14, 2024, 21:08 »So had a chat with the physio yesterday, we had a good chat after she tried her best to break it, we have opted for a 8 week excersise program and then review, poss injections if not helping but not ready for knife as yet.
And don't worry Aunty, no knife or scissors will get anywhere near ìt
And don't worry Aunty, no knife or scissors will get anywhere near ìt
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Grow Your Own / Re: Strawberries not thriving
« Last post by greenjay on May 14, 2024, 21:04 »I would tip them out of their pots investigate and remove any grubs then replant hoping that there are still some roots left.
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New Across The Site / Tomatoes, Brassicas, Beans and more
« Last post by John on May 14, 2024, 21:04 »When I first started my blog some 20 years ago now, I could spend a day working hard on the plot, get home and have tea before writing up what I’d done. Nowadays my spirit is willing but I’m more likely to doze off on the sofa than write up the day. Still, jobs are getting done even if I’m a lot behind on writing things up.
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