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[aart]

My littles still aren't there yet.

These birds are 25-26 weeks old that have been laying for a month, hatchery birds that were integrated at 6-8 weeks.

 

[pennyJo1960]

The 4 I took in are on their own table with a oldest of my birds happy as heck. Course Smudge is sorry sop he looks like a bad hen molting something awfull

 

[LaFleche]

Pretty little bird.

My chickens almost killed a dove once, not pretty.

Mine kill mice, baby rats, frogs, toads, lizards, sparrows or other fledgelings of sparrow size. They even hunt for moles standing like a pointer with neck stretched and one leg raised watching a molehill and waiting for their moment to strike.

 

[DobieLover]

Good morning Cafe. A large pot of coffee is ready.
I've got to get the chimney cleaned and some fire brick replaced in the stove today. Looks like I may need a small fire a few days this week. Welcome fall!

 

[sourland]

Good morning, Cafe', and thanks for the coffee.

 

[Mtn Margie]

Good morning and thanks for the coffee! We have some cold rains coming in a few days too. I guess it is time to get more outside chores wrapped up. Enjoy the day!

 

[bruceha2000]

How old are they?
I'm surprised at Astrid's latest batch. I haven't had to pluck a single one from the nest boxes. They are a united force and stay on the boards or roosts.

16 weeks today. They do stick together somewhat away from the older girls except when I'm tossing feed or treats around.

They definitely want to roost in "their designated area" though Elizabeth (Golden Laced Wyandotte) will sit elsewhere while the other 5 are roosting on the people door or the alpaca shearing stand ... until I come out and move them all to safety for the night and close the people door. They have never tried to sleep in the nest boxes, too low

 

[Ladies-Eight]

Cafe good morning one and all!

I have six older chickens and sixteen pullets that are twenty-two weeks old and I have not been able to integrate them.

They chase the pullets and peck at them.

I was working in the coop and put them together.

I finally had to separate them because the pullets were being kept in a corner by the older hens.

Have a great day!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Morning Cafe.. Alive and here .. Rain has setttled in we needed it .. Question .. All at one time?

 

[ronott1]

We are having cooler weather but no rain Sadly!