Winter
winter
21 July 2026
How we get our hens to lay in winter
Hello from the farm, One of the questions we're asked more than any other at this time of year is: "How are your hens still laying eggs in winter?" The answer is... a little bit of management. If you've got a few backyard chooks, you've probably... more
14 July 2026
I've got a winter question
Hello from the farm, With the weekend's snowfall, I've started thinking about winter comfort food. Not soups, not warming casseroles, but Eggnog obviously! It's kind of food... for the soul. Which made me realise something - We all know what... more
9 June 2026
Our hens have a better view than most
Hello from the farm, Mark took this photo this week and it reminded me that sometimes I forget to appreciate where we actually live. The fresh snow on the Main Range has returned, the paddocks are covered in frost each morning and the hens... more
9 June 2021
Winter Wonderland
An early snowfall in June covered Eagles Range. The beauty of the snow created a true winter wonderland. We had about 20-30 centimetres at the farm. A few tree branches came down under the weight of the snow but what a beautiful sight PHOTO1... more