We saw a post on the Practical Poultry Forum which told a sad story. A predator had wiped out a flock of bantams, leaving only three survivors. The young lady who kept them wanted to find a new home for them. They sounded lovely, so today we picked them up and introduced them to our existing flock.
So we have another Wyandotte, a silver pencilled one this time. She’s being given the once-over by our senior hens, the chocolate Wyandotte and the white Silkie:
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One of the high points of early autumn is a visit to the Blackmoor Apple Tasting Day, so much so that we drive 60 miles to get there! We’ve been regulars for quite a few years now. Last year it wasn’t held, and we feared the worst, so we’re delighted to see it back for 2014. Blackmoor Apple Tasting Day
The weather was kind. Calm, a bit chill, and with an early mist. Perfect for a wander round, tasting apples, buying a few raffle tickets (we didn’t win), and admiring the displays.
Here’s our visit in pictures.
We made straight for the apple tasting. We’ve bought several trees on the strength of this tasting in previous years …
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