MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

That is the best. I live for those moments.

It was very peaceful and good for me.

 

[MaryJanet]

My heart is melting. That Ivy.........

She's a wonderful little friend!

 

[BY Bob]

It looks like I am finally making progress with Locks leg problem. She isn't pecking at the raised scales from what I can tell and her legs look less bumpy. I've been treating them with Blastoestimulina every other night.
Lock has got a roosters legs. They are much thicker than any of the other hens. She also tries to crow from time to time and doesn't lay eggs. She's a very strange hen. The others seem to know that she's different. She pecks Bracket and the other hens. It's not a hard peck and it's often on their backs. They all put up with it. She also backs down the cockerels who seem a bit intimidated by her.
It has recently sunk in that what I see as a strange gait is in fact more similar to a roosters walk than a hens. There is a difference if you watch carefully.
It's unfortunate that I don't have a video camera because her behaviour and the response of the others to it is quite extraordinary It's not that hse is at all aggressive in any bullying sense and the pecks she gives the other hens are very funny to watch. She sort of sneaks up on them and gently pecks them with a closed beak. Naturally they jump but they don't retaliate, they just move away and carry on as normal. She's the last out of the coop in the mornings and Mag waits in the coop with her until he sees her get off the perch. She also doesn't seem to be in any going to roost order and roosts with Bracket while the others all roost together.

She is truly fascinating. I would love to do a chromosome study on her. I bet there is something interesting going on there.

 

[LozzyR]

It looks like I am finally making progress with Locks leg problem. She isn't pecking at the raised scales from what I can tell and her legs look less bumpy. I've been treating them with Blastoestimulina every other night.
Lock has got a roosters legs. They are much thicker than any of the other hens. She also tries to crow from time to time and doesn't lay eggs. She's a very strange hen. The others seem to know that she's different. She pecks Bracket and the other hens. It's not a hard peck and it's often on their backs. They all put up with it. She also backs down the cockerels who seem a bit intimidated by her.
It has recently sunk in that what I see as a strange gait is in fact more similar to a roosters walk than a hens. There is a difference if you watch carefully.
It's unfortunate that I don't have a video camera because her behaviour and the response of the others to it is quite extraordinary It's not that hse is at all aggressive in any bullying sense and the pecks she gives the other hens are very funny to watch. She sort of sneaks up on them and gently pecks them with a closed beak. Naturally they jump but they don't retaliate, they just move away and carry on as normal. She's the last out of the coop in the mornings and Mag waits in the coop with her until he sees her get off the perch. She also doesn't seem to be in any going to roost order and roosts with Bracket while the others all roost together.

It sounds like she’s comfortable in who she is! I’m glad you’re getting on top of the mite problem.

 

[Ribh]

It looks like I am finally making progress with Locks leg problem. She isn't pecking at the raised scales from what I can tell and her legs look less bumpy. I've been treating them with Blastoestimulina every other night.
Lock has got a roosters legs. They are much thicker than any of the other hens. She also tries to crow from time to time and doesn't lay eggs. She's a very strange hen. The others seem to know that she's different. She pecks Bracket and the other hens. It's not a hard peck and it's often on their backs. They all put up with it. She also backs down the cockerels who seem a bit intimidated by her.
It has recently sunk in that what I see as a strange gait is in fact more similar to a roosters walk than a hens. There is a difference if you watch carefully.
It's unfortunate that I don't have a video camera because her behaviour and the response of the others to it is quite extraordinary It's not that hse is at all aggressive in any bullying sense and the pecks she gives the other hens are very funny to watch. She sort of sneaks up on them and gently pecks them with a closed beak. Naturally they jump but they don't retaliate, they just move away and carry on as normal. She's the last out of the coop in the mornings and Mag waits in the coop with her until he sees her get off the perch. She also doesn't seem to be in any going to roost order and roosts with Bracket while the others all roost together.

She is a very interesting girl as well as being very pretty. I wish you had video of this too. It would be fascinating to watch.

 

[Ribh]

She's a wonderful little friend!

Oh. Gosh! Heart melts.

 

[MaryJanet]

Tonight's family dinner

I like how Peggy took the big plate for herself!

 

[rjohns39]

Good evening folks

 

[BY Bob]

Tonight's family dinner

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I like how Peggy took the big plate for herself!

Ivy is looking quite Fluffy there. It's she actually bigger than everyone else?

 

[Grammy60]

Good evening everyone