MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

Will you be home then ? I'm sure your mind must keep wandering on the chickens while you're talking work !

I'm not sure if it's already done or to come but wishing you a happy birthday!

Yes, I arrived home after dark last night. Thank you for the birthday wishes

The eggs didn't hatch, so it's time for Mary to consider her options. I took down the temporary fence and opened up the little coop. As in, every door and lid open. That was enough for mary to get up for a good long self-care session, actually she's still going. So I've removed the eggs and they had no weight at all. I think they were never fertile. I messed up her space a little but hadn't the heart to destroy her actual nest.

Ah, she has just this moment returned to her nest.

I'll see how her day unfolds and if necessary, put her on the roost tonight.

Meanwhile, the pullets are out of their room and have been wandering around the back yard. Right now, they're dust bathing. Thoroughly. I thought Edie looked a little down this morning when I first clapped eyes on her(him?) but is rocketing aling now. I'll be watchful. The other two are thriving.

The river chickens are surprisingly ok in the laundry. But they haven't convinced me. I still consider it too small and too dark and too poorly ventilated. Their appointment is for 5.10 this afternoon.

Blossom is doing very well and was so happy to se me last night! When she's extremely joyful she races around the house, which is exactly what she did for about 15 minutes, then she was underfoot and purring until I went to bed.

The pullets have recalled the wonder of toast crumbs

 

[MaryJanet]

Happy birthday MJ. You said it was this week but not which day so I am guessing the middle of the week.
Have fun when you celebrate next week.
I hope cake is involved!

I was surprised when the professional standards board sang happy birthday at our fancy dinner! The waiters had put a candle in a slice of cake for me. I haven't had a candle on a cake for 30 odd years!

 

[MaryJanet]

Happy Birthday MJ.

Thank you Shad!

 

[Lexicon]

Yes, I arrived home after dark last night. Thank you for the birthday wishes

The eggs didn't hatch, so it's time for Mary to consider her options. I took down the temporary fence and opened up the little coop. As in, every door and lid open. That was enough for mary to get up for a good long self-care session, actually she's still going. So I've removed the eggs and they had no weight at all. I think they were never fertile. I messed up her space a little but hadn't the heart to destroy her actual nest.

Ah, she has just this moment returned to her nest.

That's too bad that Mary's eggs didn't hatch, but even so you have doubled your chickens in a short amount of time (if my calculations are correct) and so there's still lots of excitement.

 

[MaryJanet]

That's too bad that Mary's eggs didn't hatch, but even so you have doubled your chickens in a short amount of time (if my calculations are correct) and so there's still lots of excitement.

Honestly, I'm a little relieved the hatch didn't work out. I have almost too many chickens at this time. Two separate quarantines was a lot to handle, now it's one integration and one quarantine, soon it'll be two integrations. I'll be pleased when this transitional time has passed.

I know Bob will be disappointed for Ivy, but I won't try another hatch until next season. With eggs from a different source and with a nest on the ground.

 

[BY Bob]

I was surprised when the professional standards board sang happy birthday at our fancy dinner! The waiters had put a candle in a slice of cake for me. I haven't had a candle on a cake for 30 odd years!

How wonderful!

 

[BY Bob]

Honestly, I'm a little relieved the hatch didn't work out. I have almost too many chickens at this time. Two separate quarantines was a lot to handle, now it's one integration and one quarantine, soon it'll be two integrations. I'll be pleased when this transitional time has passed.

I know Bob will be disappointed for Ivy, but I won't try another hatch until next season. With eggs from a different source and with a nest on the ground.

I am sad for Ivy. Ivy had been out maneuvered first by Peggy and then by Mary. Poor Ivy.

Just as I'm sad for Phyllis. They both deserve a chance.

 

[MaryJanet]

I am sad for Ivy. Ivy had been out maneuvered first by Peggy and then by Mary. Poor Ivy.

Just as I'm sad for Phyllis. They both deserve a chance.

Her time will come. And I'll make sure she has fertile eggs and a better nest.

 

[LozzyR]

Thanks Shad. Still feeling pretty down about it today.

 

[LozzyR]

Blossom is doing very well and was so happy to see me last night! When she's extremely joyful she races around the house, which is exactly what she did for about 15 minutes, then she was underfoot and purring until I went to bed.

Ahh, cat maddies! Even funnier when they’re older and unleash their inner-kitten!