It’s been a busy week at the Holding. We have 7 new additions and we are now the proud owners of Light Sussex Chickens. They are only 8 weeks old.

They are currently residing in a make shift run/rabbit hutch in our barn. We have spent most nights this week clearing space at the rear of the Holding for the chickens to move outside.

This area has previously been untouched for 20+ years. We’ve had our work cutout clearing this area by hand (adding two injuries to add the ailments list). 

We have both been suffering from a summer cold which has hindered us somewhat. Despite it being summer here in Ayrshire we have experienced all four seasons this week, sometimes all in one day.   The most extreme nights have been bleak, blowing a storm outside! 

We hope to have the run finished this week and move the chickens outside pictures and update to follow. 

We plan to have approximately 10-12 chickens to provide us with enough eggs to supply our kitchen. 

Today we decided to take a day off, as the sun was shining. We had read an interesting article about Dumfries House in the Scottish Farmer this week and decided to take a drive down to see what all the fuss was about. 

We were highly impressed with the house and grounds, too much for one day. Lucky for us there happened to be a farmers market on. We will defintaely be back and are keen to visit the rare breads farm at Dumfries House. In the future we would love to attend one of tutorials showing us around the farm and on organic planting and growing. 

Today has been a real inspiration. 

Graeme & Aimée