Cloudy Days in the Coop - My Adventures with Chickens.

[TheOddOneOut]

I just read your thread - I'm so sorry.

 

[Starburst]

I just read your thread - I'm so sorry.

Thank you for your comforting words. She was a unique little hen, bringing lots of joy with her when she ended up with me.

 

[Starburst]

Hello, everyone!
These past few days have been rain, rain, rain - No surprise there! But, the sun did pop out yesterday for a few minutes, and I soaked it all up. Well, I shared a tiny bit with the chickens, but I’m guilty as charged - I’m a sun hogger.
Okay, all silliness aside, I let the chickens out to free-range yesterday for a bit under very strict supervision, and they certainly enjoyed it! They were running around in the grass, chasing mealworms, and flinging leaves into the air like confetti. Well, all of them, that is, except Mochi. She’s gone broody for the first time, and she’s very protective of her eggs. (Though, I think she could use a little more common sense of when’s a good time for hatching eggs. Cold, rainy weather isn’t that time in my book. ) However, I managed to coax her off her nest for some play time in the forest, and she very grumpily agreed. Now I have the tough job of getting her to not be broody. (Oh, and yes, she is already getting muddy since her bath) *Sigh* But other than that, things have been pretty calm in the coop. A few treats here, some snuggles with the hens there. Plus some free-ranging on occasion. Anyway, some pictures:

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello, everyone!
These past few days have been rain, rain, rain - No surprise there! But, the sun did pop out yesterday for a few minutes, and I soaked it all up. Well, I shared a tiny bit with the chickens, but I’m guilty as charged - I’m a sun hogger.
Okay, all silliness aside, I let the chickens out to free-range yesterday for a bit under very strict supervision, and they certainly enjoyed it! They were running around in the grass, chasing mealworms, and flinging leaves into the air like confetti. Well, all of them, that is, except Mochi. She’s gone broody for the first time, and she’s very protective of her eggs. (Though, I think she could use a little more common sense of when’s a good time for hatching eggs. Cold, rainy weather isn’t that time in my book. ) However, I managed to coax her off her nest for some play time in the forest, and she very grumpily agreed. Now I have the tough job of getting her to not be broody. (Oh, and yes, she is already getting muddy since her bath) *Sigh* But other than that, things have been pretty calm in the coop. A few treats here, some snuggles with the hens there. Plus some free-ranging on occasion. Anyway, some pictures:
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Glad you and your flock got to see some sun and outdoor time Lucy! They look so happy and content. Mochi looks pretty vicious guarding her eggs. Beautiful forest Lucy, you live in such a gorgeous territory! We have a high of 22° F and light snow today. We need it! Enjoy your day Lucy and thanks for sharing!

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Will you ever give her eggs?

 

[Starburst]

Will you ever give her eggs?

I’m not sure. Maybe someday, but at the moment, I’m just working on raising my current little flock. I’d love to let her hatch eggs on her own eventually, though.

 

[Starburst]

Glad you and your flock got to see some sun and outdoor time Lucy! They look so happy and content. Mochi looks pretty vicious guarding her eggs. Beautiful forest Lucy, you live in such a gorgeous territory! We have a high of 22° F and light snow today. We need it! Enjoy your day Lucy and thanks for sharing!

Hello, Leyla! The sun was definitely nothing very and warm after the usual cold and rainy days, and my hens and I made sure to soak it all up.
Yay for the snow!
I hope your day is full of peace and joy.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello, Leyla! The sun was definitely nothing very and warm after the usual cold and rainy days, and my hens and I made sure to soak it all up.
Yay for the snow!
I hope your day is full of peace and joy.

Sounds like the sun was burning with a cold flame! But at least you know it exists.

We didn't get much snow, an inch or so. Just enough to make mud. I am sure the trees and grass appreciated it though!

Enjoy your evening Lucy!

 

[Starburst]

Sounds like the sun was burning with a cold flame! But at least you know it exists.

We didn't get much snow, an inch or so. Just enough to make mud. I am sure the trees and grass appreciated it though!

Enjoy your evening Lucy!

Yes, it was nice to see the bright ball in the sky and say, “Oh right, you actually exist!”
(Also, I have to apologize for the grammar in that other post. I’ve been writing so much, my brain has lost all understanding of the English language.)
I’m so glad you at least got a little moisture over there, and I’m sure the plants were practically singing for joy.
Have a wonderful evening, Leyla!

 

[Starburst]

Hey, everyone! I just wanted to let you know - I made my first picture albums on BYC recently, my favorite pictures from 2020. One album is for the pictures I took of the forest and the other is for my favorites of the chickens. They’re basically as a look back to 2020 and the highlights in pictures. Feel free to check them out! I’m still adding to them, but if one of your favorite pictures from this thread isn’t in the albums, let me know, so I can add them! Have a wonderful day, everyone!