MJ's little flock

[LozzyR]

I did a quick web search for Australorp aggressiveness and found many articles that said they're not aggressive and none saying they are aggressive.

I still think each flock has its own dynamics and that age plays a role. It'll be interesting to see if the new Australorp does her share of pecking in a couple of years' time when, all being well, I'll do the next expansion.

She did rain fire and brimstone down on a large huntsman once though.

 

[MaryJanet]

I hope do too MJ. They must be after all the bad luck this year !
So congrats with the 3 beautiful pullets.

Thank you so much BDutch! Fingers crossed for the best outcome.

 

[MaryJanet]

The pullets are enjoying the sun and getting a lot of relaxation done. It was nice to see Bernadette spread her wing out and lie down. The Brahma took that opportunity to commandeer the polypipe water dispenser. The Australorp was too busy nibbling her armpits to notice.

 

[BY Bob]

thank you Lozzy! Fingers crossed they're healthy and not carrying anything.

Bernadette the Marans is doing all the pecking so far, usually from her station at the water dispenser. I've added a second water dispenser because I was worried the other two might not be getting enough to drink!

That's a really good idea

 

[BY Bob]

My beautiful Charlie


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Beautiful lady.

 

[MaryJanet]

Nap time.

I'm pleased to see the Brahma using the sawhorse. She slept on the floor last night.

 

[MaryJanet]

I've just come in after doing the quarantine coop and those pullets drank *half* the polypipe water, which is 1.5 litres consumed. That's a lot for 3 little ones. Even on hot days I have never known 1.5 litres to go in a day. I wonder if they were thirsty when they arrived (seems most likely) or if they simply like the flavour of mains water (seems less likely because we all know chickens prefer spicy rain water). Two thirds of the pullet pellets were gone, a quarter of the crumble, and a little of the layer pellets. Of course, they were obliged to be petted, poor darlings.

 

[RoyalChick]

I've just come in after doing the quarantine coop and those pullets drank *half* the polypipe water, which is 1.5 litres consumed. That's a lot for 3 little ones. Even on hot days I have never known 1.5 litres to go in a day. I wonder if they were thirsty when they arrived (seems most likely) or if they simply like the flavour of mains water (seems less likely because we all know chickens prefer spicy rain water). Two thirds of the pullet pellets were gone, a quarter of the crumble, and a little of the layer pellets. Of course, they were obliged to be petted, poor darlings.

It’s a hard life poor things.

 

[MaryJanet]

I'm working outside today and I'm delighted to see lots of eating and drinking going on in the quarantine coop. All three pullets are taking good care of themselves.

 

[MaryJanet]

Beginning to think the Marans might be a cockerel. That's ok because he can go back and be swapped for a pullet. The old gentleman offered a swap and then he repeated the offer as I was getting ready to leave.