Two weeks ago we schlepped out the back of Sydney somewhere and picked up a dozen fertilised Light Sussex eggs. Cappers carefully marked them with a small X and then we placed 8 of them in the ‘unfavourite’ nesting box for Benjamin, our broody Wynandotte bantum hen, to discover. She has been in seventh heaven…
Real sick versus fake sick
With three kids in primary school this year, it’s not unusual for my day to start with a child or two dragging their heels and complaining about vague sore tummies and obscure headaches. Actually, I didn’t need to start with the “three kids in school” line – it’s always Max. At least three times a…