I finally had time to watch all the videos. I need a camera!

Am I the only one who is all stressed out for Phyllis???
Phyllis definitely has a hard time of it, but I also concluded she is a bit of a fidget! There were a couple of instances when she wasn't booted off, but she jumped down anyway. My guess is that she can't see well enough to know where the next attack is coming from!
 
She has a hard time does Phyllis.
She does. It's hard to watch sometimes. Lilly used to have the same kind of troubles from Patsy. It has ever been so in my flock for the omega hen. :(

I do try to balance out when they are eating to assure that she gets her fair share.
 
So, on a lighter note...I thought I'd share how I call out to my chickens when I go out.

I usually start with "Hello babies!"

Then, "Hi Pippi, how's your flock?"
And hello, Louie Louie. You doing okay over there?"

(Treats being sprinkled)

"Hi Surly Girl. Hi Queen Victoria."

"Don't start with me Mad Hatter!"

(Sprinkle sprinkle...)

"Hey there Wordy and Birdy."

"Get away from me, Mad!"

"Lori! Susie! Here's some treat for you. Try to stay away from the big birds."

"Good morning Alice and Abby. I see you're hanging out with Mad again today. Mad! Back off!" (Squirts Mad with a squirt gun)

"Good morning little ones! Aren't you getting big? :love I can see two of you are little cockerels for sure." {sigh} Sprinkle sprinkle.

"Mad this is for the little ones, get out of here!"

Walks around the outside of the large pen to the side door of the coop, Mad Hatter stomping along on the inside of the fence. "Well, aren't you all that and a bag of chips, big boy?" Sprinkle, sprinkle...over the fence.

Opens door..."Well how are my broodies?" "growl...grump..." "I know. I'm not going to disturb you or your eggs. Just checking on you." :love

That's about how every morning goes. :lau I don't think they understand a single word I say, but they help me drink my wine. And I always have some mighty fine wine.

Oh wait, that's the bull frog across the river. I mean they love getting my treats. :gig

I crack myself up. :lau
It feels like a 3 dog night here as well. 😉 🐕🐩🦮🌛

I crack me up too. :gig :lau:gig:lau
 
Phyllis definitely has a hard time of it, but I also concluded she is a bit of a fidget! There were a couple of instances when she wasn't booted off, but she jumped down anyway. My guess is that she can't see well enough to know where the next attack is coming from!
She does move in anticipation of attacks and I can't blame her. I do give her credit for trying the high roost. She has determination.
 

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