Just wanted to share a story about my 5-year-old EE hen, Ladybug. A while ago I posted that she would yell and talk nonstop, especially when I was in the yard. Well, I recently moved my chickens to a larger barn and with the help of BYC built a nice new run which has a roofed portion, a dust bath tub, a doghouse, and more shade than the previous run. Even after free ranging for weeks then being confined to a smaller space all four of the hens have been so content and quiet, including Ladybug! She still does some talking (and now crowing! ), but it doesn't seem like nearly as much. They even stay in the run when the door is left open! I guess they really were unhappy in that old coop.
Ladybug
Happy chickens in their new run. I have since added some straw for them to scratch in. I hope to add more litter like wood chips and a grazing box. Anything else they need?
Ladybug
Happy chickens in their new run. I have since added some straw for them to scratch in. I hope to add more litter like wood chips and a grazing box. Anything else they need?
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