Or any cat, or dog. When I was 5 our cat was euthanized for scratching a toddler. Our cat was apparently stalking another cat, a toddler crawled under a picnic table and yanked our cat's tail, who, understandably, turned and struck, scratching the child in the face.
Where were the parents...
Zaccheus was raised with adult hens, who made sure he knew his place. Early attempts at mating were met with outrage, indignation. Poor Zack. But then, he grew into a handsome rooster and suddenly his advances weren't spurned.
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Just a comment, not directed at any person in particular:
If you post an issue or problem online, and/or ask for advice, you will get an avalanche of responses, and few of those responding will agree with each other. There will be some who are very strong in their convictions, they might be...
Thank you! She's one of two remaining hens from my original chick purchase, back in February 2023. Hannah is the other, who went broody once as a pullet, never since, and who lays smaller eggs.
Two years, but I believe that a combination of our wet climate (48" rainfall annually) and ants were partly responsible. I'm disappointed, and planning on contacting the company.
I like Wisp, too. She and Alice showed up 2-3 years ago, after my last feral died.
"Wheresthefood?"
Cranberries are $3.50 a bag, wow.
In my freezer I still have a bag from last year. I also have a turkey, and bulk sausage for the stuffing. Last November my DH was ailing and so we skipped the holiday meals.
I went to the farmers' market this morning, but the half price pumpkins were already sold out.
Tax:
Got an egg from Dinah, one of the OEGB pullets!
Bantam Sussex egg on left for comparison.