I went into work for a couple of days after my previous post but went downhill again and have been off all week with this silly bug.  Can't sing any carols at all : (

The good news is that we have had 5 eggs laid three times now by the new hens and I think they have all laid at least one now.  This is a BIG step forward for them.  AND little Spot, the white bantam hatched at school has started laying this week and has laid on 5 of the last 7 days.  She is beating the big girls hollow : )