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Summer Chicks & Broody Hens






We have had a very busy spring and summer this year, being almost knee deep in chicks! Our first lot were Silver Pencilled Hamburghs hatched in March. They were hatched in an incubator, so no problem with uncovered eggs. If … Continue reading

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What’s in a Name?






Many of us name our hens, or least the notable individuals. The names are very often chosen at random or might reflect the habits/characteristics of each bird. At Sleepy Hollow it’s definitely a mixture of the two. It’s also a … Continue reading

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