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[Faraday40]

You know how much I like my photos. So, today (while holding a lav orp bowling ball) I decided to take some pics of my newest addition.

It turns out she is a very good match for me. After the 1st few pics, she started posing by turning her head slightly giving me different angles. Such a great little model. I can easily see more photo shoots in her future.

Then I discovered that she really likes neck rubs:

She's still not the cuddly, docile orp I'm used to but now that I know her weakness is neck & cheek rubs, she'll get there soon.

 

[homeschoolin momma]

The second to last picture......

 

[cavemanrich]

After the 1st few pics, she started posing by turning her head slightly giving me different angles. Such a great little model. I can easily see more photo shoots in her future.

Took those MODELING CLASSES seriously, with perfect attendance

 

[BReeder!]

@Faraday40 those are some great pictures! You made phoe not look so grumpy! It was so much fun! It's just what I needed before heading into this already challenging week.

Instead of being grumpy, now she's staring into my soul.

 

[homeschoolin momma]

Instead of being grumpy, now she's staring into my soul.

She a very intense bird.....

 

[Faraday40]

Instead of being grumpy, now she's staring into my soul.

She's actually a very sweet little bird. Love to cuddle & keep busy. She just doesn't photograph very well.

I have a white orp pullet who is the same way. In every pic she looks downright grumpy. It's funny because while most pullets are slightly skittish, this girl is so laid back. She comes up for daily pets and will stand on my shoes until I acknowledge her.

 

[homeschoolin momma]

Do hens get pale faces and earlobes when molting? My Ebony doesnt look right to me.

She is having a pretty bad molt so far.

 

[BReeder!]

Do hens get pale faces and earlobes when molting? My Ebony doesnt look right to me.
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She is having a pretty bad molt so far.

Not a pro here, but are you applying a high protein diet? Added nutrients, especially protien is important I know during molt.

 

[homeschoolin momma]

Molting just started and I've been debating on whether to go to a feather fixer or maybe a meatbird. Of course the babies are still on starter grower still with which the adults also help themselves to when they please.
What do you think?

 

[cavemanrich]

Both of those formulas are higher protein.
Here are my thoughts; It will be OK, but higher than usual protein in non-molting chickens can lead to runnier, and smellier gumdrops. You can kick up the protein for your specific chicken by offering her some cat food. (individually)