This morning I tasted Treacle’s egg from yesterday and I thought it was less strong. Although the jasmine has only been unavailable to the chooks for two whole days, I think they would have been getting less in the days leading up to this, as they had stripped all the leaves they could reach. Bluebell laid an egg this morning which I will taste tomorrow morning but for the first time in ages I am feeling really positive about this.
This afternoon after all my weekly chook cleaning chores, I dug the jasmine out. It was planted in a small, half tile hole, so it was quite hard to get out. I had to cut some of the root as it went under the patio so I don’t know if it will survive. I have planted it in the garden anyway as it has two chances and there is nothing to lose by giving it a try.
The jasmine is no more!
Synchronized drinking from my two egg laying girls
I can’t wait for the day when we can start eating the eggs and start giving them away. I promised my neighbours some eggs when the chickens started laying but of course can’t give any away until this is resolved. Hopefully not too much longer.
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