it was 45c yesterday. We have no aircon but thanfully a bore i put on in my fernhouse. Even the neighbours came and stood in it. Can't take a shower out here at the house during the day as the water only comes out hot.Well day one of the three day heatwave set to reach the highest temps for Brisbane all summer, seemed like the perfect time to go broody according to my beloved little Pekin Esmé. Even in this heat there is no reasoning with a broody. I locked her out of the pens today and kept watch over Annabelle who at the time was laying an egg, making sure she didn't overheat as the fan just blew hot air around really (she was fine, I hosed their hideout and dunked them in cool water). The whole time Ezzie kept pacing back and forth to get in because I was there, so I had to move in order to monitor Annabelle. Before, Ezzie had actually managed to push Annabelle out of the nest, which amazes me as well, as Annabelle is a bully and enforces the pecking order with glee. Plus from the noises she was making, she really needed to lay that egg, so it was weird she'd move. I've never had to lock Annabelle in the pen so she could have peace, usually she's the one I'm locking out. I think broodies are able to temporarily transcend boundaries and reach new levels that make them a force to be reckoned with.
Aircon for everyone tomorrow though. Not chancing it since we don't often get temps that high.
Satay, congrats on the chicks, but sorry for the loss of your little quail and poor hatch.
Teila, so glad Dusty is ok, she's quite the character, and I hope she has no more health scares.
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