by Emma | Apr 20, 2010 | chickens, podcast
Hen Solo checking out some new plants Our beloved Hen Solo has died, and we’ve bought two new hens to keep Princess Layer company, but it’s not all smooth sailing in the chicken run. AKG Correspondents Robb and Jacqui from Sustainable Living are talking about water...
by Emma | Apr 18, 2010 | chickens
Throughout the four years since Hen Solo and Princess Layer arrived, Pete and I have had occasional conversations about what we would do as and when one of them died – since it is widely accepted to be cruel to keep one chicken, especially one that had been used to...
by Emma | Apr 15, 2010 | chickens
Hen Solo hadn’t been looking herself for the last couple of days, although she seemed bright enough and there were no obvious signs that she was ill. We were keeping an eye on her, but unfortunately she died peacefully in her sleep last night. This is our last photo...
by Emma | Nov 9, 2009 | chickens, weeds
In the latest episode of the Alternative Kitchen Garden Show I was talking about garden plants that my chickens like to eat, and I mentioned two weeds that I have not managed to identify. I have now taken some photos, so perhaps you know what they are? Weed 1 is quite...
by Emma | Oct 29, 2009 | chickens, podcast, veg
Hen Solo choosing weeds to eat What plants can you grow that chickens like to eat? My hens (Princess Layer and Hen Solo) like tucking into leafy greens of all descriptions, as well as some weeds. There’s also an update on the AKG Seed Appeal to raise money to help...
by Emma | May 27, 2009 | chickens, podcast
Princess Layer enjoys her new ensuite bathroom The pampered chickens get their own bathroom. Leave me a comment, send me an email or join our Facebook group. You can get real time updates from the AKG on Twitter. The Alternative Kitchen Garden is a free and ad-free...