MJ's little flock

[BY Bob]

The pullets are out in the yard with the hens and they'll be out there until roosting time.

Everything seems ok. The pullets haven't been hurt. They've been chased but not too much.

The hens have established themselves in their favourite afternoon napping/dusting spot. Every now and then Peggy wanders over to show how assertive she is, or maybe just to say hello, and Janet the Enforcer has to give chase. No big deal, Peggy dashes away and all's good.

Ivy's too sensible for such malarky. She's established herself on the far side of the yard, fossicking for snacks.

Sounds like it is going splendidly.

 

[MaryJanet]

Sounds like it is going splendidly.

If the pullets weren't so fast on their feet or if they were all in a smaller yard, it'd be a much more fretful story.

It's been interesting to see how far the pullets like to run before slowing down. I think I'll do all the integrating in the yard in future.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

If the pullets weren't so fast on their feet or if they were all in a smaller yard, it'd be a much more fretful story.

It's been interesting to see how far the pullets like to run before slowing down. I think I'll do all the integrating in the yard in future.

I'm glad they are working it out in a (relatively) civilized manner .
I hope it continues well, sounds like your plans are working!

 

[MaryJanet]

Sandy's pecking habit

1. Stealth approach.
2. Boom!
3. Flee the scene.

 

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

Hey MJ and everyone on this thread. How is your long weekend if your in Australia? If not how is your weekend so far?

 

[MaryJanet]

It's been lovely thanks! I've keeping watch over two new pullets integrating with three mature hens.

How about you?

 

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

It's been lovely thanks! I've keeping watch over two new pullets integrating with three mature hens.

How about you?

Ooh tell us how that goes.
I have had a good weekend, we just went out for dinner with family.

 

[MaryJanet]

Mary's pecking habit

1. Approach heavily and ponderously at a walk
2. Accelerate to a jog
3. Give up

 

[MaryJanet]

Ooh tell us how that goes.
I have had a good weekend, we just went out for dinner with family.

Oh how nice! To a restaurant? What did you have for dinner?

So far, so good with the integration. Super fast pullets are winning the day!

 

[Butterscotchbitesfinger]

Oh how nice! To a restaurant? What did you have for dinner?

So far, so good with the integration. Super fast pullets are winning the day!

Yep we had Italian food. I had pasta