Our little flock of eight is doing very well, all the birds are happy and healthy. We do have one barred rock that is moulting right now. The poor girl looks kind of sad, but at least the weather has warmed up for her.
Make sure that the ball just at the bottom of the trunk is not covered up, if it is you might not produce apples with this tree. If it is covered up, you can uncover it and make sure it stays in covenant should produce.
I let mine free range in my garden, not many predators to worry about that my dogs can't scare off. The flock takes care of the garden pests and the weeding. Win win.
Here are the newest members of our flock just after we brought them home. They have feathered out some in the last 7 weeks. Pics to come.
Right now, they are being introduced to the rest of he flock.
Welcome to our New Hampshire Reds.