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Yeah, I think I'm done with roosters after this set, namely hatchery roosters. Maybe once I have more space for birds I'll look into a good line of LF Cochins or Delawares. Those are the only ones I can think of that I've read about being genuinely good guys. I feel like once the pullets are squatting, Po will do fine with them, but I'm still a bit wary about him with my little niece and nephew.
Tonight, rather than attacking me, he ducked down and stared at my feet while screaming for a minute or two (that sort of "Ow! Ow!" sound that they make sometimes, if you know what I'm talking about). I'm not sure what that's about. I grabbed him and he calmed down pretty immediately. He's such a handsome guy up close! Still hoping for the best out of him!
Roha's been squatting, and Whiri started to recently. I think Whiri's going to be laying before long! Her pelvic bones are beginning to separate and she's looking a bit more like a laying hen now--although she has had a big comb for a long time now! Rangi and Huka's combs are getting bigger and bigger, but Marama and Ihi don't seem inclined to mature, which is perfectly alright with me.
I'm pleased with how those two been tolerating my attention lately. You can tell they're a bit uncomfortable about it, but they both will let me reach out and pet them if I don't move too fast.
Margie was talking like she might be thinking about laying, too! You know, that sound they make before going into the nest? She didn't actually nest, but she made that sound! I've never had a Silkie before, but I thought she was still young to lay for them. She's about 5 and a half months old now, I think? Anyway, my dad has just fallen in love with her. It's very sweet. He's always talking to little Margaret and admiring her.
She's already part of the family.
Tonight, rather than attacking me, he ducked down and stared at my feet while screaming for a minute or two (that sort of "Ow! Ow!" sound that they make sometimes, if you know what I'm talking about). I'm not sure what that's about. I grabbed him and he calmed down pretty immediately. He's such a handsome guy up close! Still hoping for the best out of him!
Roha's been squatting, and Whiri started to recently. I think Whiri's going to be laying before long! Her pelvic bones are beginning to separate and she's looking a bit more like a laying hen now--although she has had a big comb for a long time now! Rangi and Huka's combs are getting bigger and bigger, but Marama and Ihi don't seem inclined to mature, which is perfectly alright with me.

Margie was talking like she might be thinking about laying, too! You know, that sound they make before going into the nest? She didn't actually nest, but she made that sound! I've never had a Silkie before, but I thought she was still young to lay for them. She's about 5 and a half months old now, I think? Anyway, my dad has just fallen in love with her. It's very sweet. He's always talking to little Margaret and admiring her.
