There has been little in the way of golden light over the last few days, here is my walk to work on Tuesday morning at eight o’clock.
I saw not a soul, the popular dog walking and view point was deserted, of dog and views, thanks to a passing snow squall
I wore my new Yaktrax, I was very impressed. Not a slip or a slide and altogether pleasanter walking on the icy road.
This morning I had a later start at work and I managed to squeeze in a host of chores in the hour before I left, very satisfying, a golden hour; amongst others.
I cleaned out and moved the hen ark (on my own, a heavy job, with, if I do say so myself, the ingenious use of rollers ) the ark was resting on a very muddy and squalid bit of field. The chicken were so delighted with the new grass in the run and fresh sawdust in the sleeping compartment that they took one look at the weather, felt the icy wind beneath their wings and went straight back in the ark for the day: so much for free range.
Re-filled the bird feeders, which are going down at a furious rate, I need to order some more feed
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December 8, 2011 at 4:39 pm
We’ve been spared the snow, so far, but it’s a little breezy just now. Which is causing mayhem. My bird feeders are currently horizontal, and I think my feathered friends have more sense than to try and fly in this!
December 9, 2011 at 8:50 am
‘A little breezy’ that is an understatement I thinks!! You guys had it bad yesterday.
December 9, 2011 at 1:46 pm
Ach, not too bad. They recorded gusts over 80mph on the Forth Road Bridge, about 5 miles from here, but the house is still in one piece, and the bird feeders are vertical again, so it’s all good!
December 9, 2011 at 9:57 am
Oh what lovely shots. Sometimes it’s good to be outside in a bit of weather, when everyone else isn’t. Your hens have got the right idea!
December 10, 2011 at 1:04 am
I’m impressed with the invigorating walk to work and all that ark moving and bird feeding. The Cowboy thinks the hens are well within their rights. He says “free range” has no meaning if it does not include “free to stay snug and warm inside the ark.”
December 10, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Wonderful pictures! It’s been noticeable just how many more birds are now eating the food put out for them, which is a sure sign of winter. I don’t blame the chickens for staying in either! xx
December 10, 2011 at 9:14 pm
I love, love, love this post.
December 12, 2011 at 1:21 am
I love your photos here – cold winter weather is also fine photo weather 😉
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