A couple of people have been asking about how the chickens
are doing since I (ahem) de-moulded their roost box, and I am happy to say that
they're looking much better!
I've been working on the assumption that had they been born
free they would most likely have learned to nest in a tree (with unlimited
ventilation) so have been leaving their pop-hole and little window open (though
the door to the run is closed). This helped, but didn't cure it completely.
So I rang up the BHWT helpline and asked their advice.
The lovely lady I spoke to suggested I put a bit of cider vinegar in their
water – an old folk remedy – and do you know what? It only flipping sorted
everything out.
So yes, now we have some happy, healthy hens!
The downside is that now they're feeling better they're on a
mission to get into the house :)
Bee x
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