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Not that I'm complaining. Things are producing well and I'm starting to fall into more of a routine now rather than buzzing round like a blue bottle. It's peak summer here and I'm getting now around 18 eggs a day from 21 chickens. I've never seen so many eggs pile up in my life. When I was away...

I forgot all about this thread and have to let you know I'm back at my wonderful cottage again. Just to fill you in after all your helpful suggestions before I raced back to England to nurse my sick dad I was up on the barn roof and spotted my handyman's girlfriend with cutters in hand just...

Plight79 ..... Amazing! I'd be over the other side from where you lived. I was taken to Renwick to visit some vineyard owners shortly after arriving in New Zealand so I know where you mean. I'm out through Motueka and the other side of Takaka off S.H.60 then you hang a left on what seems to be...

Love this thread!... I lived for my designer clothes!! I worked on a fashion mag and now I'm changing my life totally... I live in New Zealand on 15 acres my grandfather left me along with a cottage and a range of animals a little over a year ago. I'm from the U.K and moved out here to see what...

G'day to you Bev So cool to see another Kiwi on the list. Although I'm a Brit and moved to NZ last year to take over some land my grandfather left me. I spent a good chunk of time there last year but had to return to the U.K. after my dad was taken ill. I only got back last week and unpacked...

Hi everyone, I've been away for a while and now back in New Zealand on my beautiful cottage property again. I had to leave and nurse my dear old dad back in the u.k but all is well now and I'm back on track. My chooks are looking good after the kind help from neighbours who have kept and eye on...

Hi everyone, I wanted to stop by and say hi as I've been off line for a few weeks after I went head to head with a tractor and lost! I always enjoy catching up with the forum pages but have been unable to type. As you can see I'm O.K.now except my feelings are hurt from some devil of a person...

Now, for the third time since I moved into my new place, my chicken coop wire has been cut full length on purpose!! I have no idea why and I'm so angry. Last time I replaced it with heavy duty fence wire, you know the stuff I mean? Still they came back and cut again. If I knew the hens would be...

Fantastic .... I've just had three questions answered for me I felt a bit silly to ask. Thanks guys and thanks for this wonderful forum. Joanna. htpp://www.gardencottageblog.ruqqa.com

I'm in the South Island Mrs. AK-Bird-Brain, about 500km north of Christchurch. I have put some photos of the chickens on my blog, have a peek of you get a chance. Joanna. http://www.gardencottageblog.ruqqa.com

I wonder if you all realize how romantic and exciting the U.S. sounds to the rest of the world. When I look on this site and see posts from people who live in Carolina, Texas, Alabama, Kentucky (I see there are heaps of you guys) Montana, Maine etc etc .... all the places that we outsiders grew...

Hi all I'm pretty much a newby and have only just spotted this post. I've spent most of my time on the site reading all the amazing information you have here from so many helpful people. I came down to New Zealand a couple of months ago from the U.K. after my grandfather died and left me his...

hello everyone If I haven't said it already Happy New Year. I had a wonderful time, met some new people and learned more about this country living. I've had some heartbreaking moments too.... Someone came in and cut my coop fencing letting all the chickens out . I gathered most of them up...

I don't know what happened yesterday cmom I couldn't even get into it myself for hours but it seems to be alright now. thanks for the tips everyone Joanna http://www.gardencottageblog.ruqqa.com

I've only just spotted this post and want to say fantastic to everyone who is givng it a go. I stopped smoking about seven years ago now and I don't say that to sound smug, I say it knowing how difficult it can be to ditch the dreaded ciggie. I made several attempts to quit over the years...

Wonderful coop! I've just had my coop repaired and stocked. I noticed that Hangin Wit My Peeps said they have a bantam coop being built also. I have most of my chickens in the same coop. Should I build another one for the bantams? Joanna. http://www.gardencottagblog.ruqqa.com

I have inherited a cottage, land and on top of it all a flock of chickens. Their coop had been damaged and they have been wandering in the bush since . (I live in New Zealand) I have had the coop repaired now and have rounded up as many as I can manage. In the coop I'm told I have Minorca...

hello again everyone, First off Happy New Year and I hope you have a wonderful 2009. I seem to be heading in the right direction with my cottage and chickens etc but I've been so busy and then Christmas on top ..... well I've been on the constant go. This is the time most people take their...

Someone sent me a link for here down to New Zealand. I'm stoked that I've found the site. There's so much information and help. I'm doing my bit to spread the word! Joanna http://www.gardencottageblog.ruqqa.com

Thanks for all your tips and taking time out to say hi. Have a wonderful Christmas..... Joaana http://www.gardencottageblog.ruqqa.com