Hens in quarantine by happypat

Hens in quarantine

Just a quick upload tonight...filling my slot for the date, no need to comment!
This is my sister in laws hen field. All the hens are inside by law at the moment because there is bird flu about.
Sad for them as the love being out.
Harry goes every morning at 7am to help his sister clean them out & change their water & feed them.
She had an operation so he’s been helping her.
I walked past here today on my walk & it was sad not to see all her hens out scratching in the snow.

Three good things:
1. Orange Smarties.
2. It snowed a bit...just enough to look pretty then thankfully stopped again.
3. I’m watching Anne with an E on Netflix....lots of you will know the Anne of Green Gables books....it’s very nice to watch while in lockdown!
Bird flu on top of everything else?! What next, I wonder. Nice shot of your snowy day.
January 23rd, 2021  
My word, you would think out in the fresh air would be so much better for the chickens!
January 23rd, 2021  
As if coronavirus and seasonal flu aren't enough! Unbelievable that the chickens are in lockdown for bird flu. I haven't heard about that being an issue in the US. Will have to do some research.
January 23rd, 2021  
Yes poor hens on top of everything else.
January 23rd, 2021  
Love those books - classic like Heidi and Pollyanna etc. The hens might go off their lay. Pity they don't talk English and you could explain!
January 23rd, 2021  
I am confused about the laws regarding keeping hens in because I cannot find any updates on the situation so interested to read they are still to stay in. Ours hate it but the garden is recovering!!! Your sister in laws hens have an amazing area to free range!
I am loving Anne with an E and binge watched about 4 episodes tonight. Cliff hanger every time one comes to an end. What an amazing actress little Anne is.
January 23rd, 2021  
@lucycameron Well I only hear about it today as Bel Mooney said she had been binging on it! That’s why I’m late posting tonight, that first episode was long! Will watch more tomorrow! I loved this books when I was a kid!
January 23rd, 2021  
@maggiemae Ha ha yes they are wondering what’s going on I expect. I think quite a few aren’t bothering, we have seen a few hens out in gardens still, just a few...they can’t keep track of them all but Margaret has a lot & everyone is walking past here on their daily walk so I’m sure some good deed person would report her!!!
@lucycameron
January 23rd, 2021  
@jamibann @louannwarren @peggysirk @judithg

Yes the poor hens are in lockdown too.....bird flu on the continent I believe! Lost track of farming issues these days.
January 23rd, 2021  
nice
January 23rd, 2021  
Poor babies
January 23rd, 2021  
Wow - lots of lockdown in your area!
January 23rd, 2021  
Oh no!!!!!
January 23rd, 2021  
Crikey this looks bleak and even bleaker with not a soul around too.
January 24th, 2021  
Bep
Poor hens!
I read Anne of Green Gables (in Dutch 'Anne van het groene huis') many years ago. Would love to reread the books.
January 24th, 2021  
oh dear how sad pat
January 24th, 2021  
I like the dustin go snow! The white stuff is forecast for here tomorrow. My fingers are crossed that it arrives.
January 24th, 2021  
Nice cover of snow. Sorry for this addition of bird flu.
January 24th, 2021  
Poor things
January 24th, 2021  
Makes me shiver to see this. Feels cold.
January 24th, 2021  
Nice smattering of snow.
January 24th, 2021  
@happypat @lucycameron I have been watching it too. The girl playing Anne is wonderful. It's nice to see a young actress without perfect teeth. There seems to be no end in sight regarding the bird flu. It seems to have gone on for much longer this time.
January 24th, 2021  
Bird flu ...😣 I’m going to try Anne with an E 👍
January 24th, 2021  
Truly sad about this. Didn't know that the bird flu has appeared again. A beautiful shot, still.
January 24th, 2021  
@jantan @lucycameron Can you imagine the lines that girl has to learn... @judithg one for you!
January 24th, 2021  
Brrrr......think if I was a hen I would be happier indoors in this cold weather ! My daughter's 7 hens are all confined inside too.
January 24th, 2021  
I tried Anne with an E but couldnt get on with it. I LOVE the 90s version filmed in Canada. Beautiful, I am word perfect for all 6 hours of the film!
January 25th, 2021  
@jantan @lucycameron https://youtu.be/31aZ8pOMhlc

This is Anne. My childhood favourite
January 25th, 2021  
What a shame... still in this cold they might be better off in the warm. Good old Harry helping out :) The grass might recover a bit too and like us, at least they are safe. Pretty scene
January 26th, 2021  
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