MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

February is usually the hottest month where I live. March will be like January. April and May will be nice, maybe some lingering heat. That's usually when fire bans are lifted down here. But Australia is huge with so many different climates, so it's different all over.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

I do love a clean white butt!

Me too.

Pity it doesn't last....

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

These brahmas have pretty nice fluffy hineys.View attachment 2013429

Ooooh, love that patterning! So pretty

 

[Shadrach]

Ivy's tail tufts

You may have to use your imagination a little, but see that black thingmabob pointing backwards above her tooshi? It's a few tail feather tufts!

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From another angle:

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That looks encouraging MJ.

 

[Shadrach]

Oh I'm sure they are as happy as they can be! I live in the city too, but coming from the north of norway I wouldn't say there's anything natural about the citylife - I still prefer it for practical reasons though

Did you keep chickens in Norway @Martaals ?

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

We understand but...
I propose Lavender can outfluff anyone. ​

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i think Lavender has an unfair advantage

 

[Shadrach]

These two have fairly fluffy butts...
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....but I think that Peggy is fluffier
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White fluff always seems to look fluffier on chickens.

 

[Shadrach]

I am considering that. I may also bring in 3 and go to 6. Based upon my observations, they pair off when allowed to free range. 6 might be more than my yard could survive though. 6 is the maximum I would have in the coop because of the need to lock them up in the winter sometimes like they are now.

It's hard. I was planning to let Maleficent set a nest if she wanted and add to the flock that way. That is out now, obviously.

I'm also afraid to adjust my numbers and then have Lilly pass on. She is no spring chicken.

I'm completely undecided on what to do right now but I am concerned long term for Aurora. They have to be with her now, locked up and all. But I saw how lonely Lilly would get when Daisy, TGHE, and Patsy would go off on their own. I've had 3, 4 is better.

Now I know next to nothing about introducing new hens to an existing all female flock.
But, if was to attempt it and could accomodate 3 new hens, I would think about getting a match for each breed you have giving you three same breed pairs.

 

[Shadrach]

Oh my she is quite fluffy!!!

I brought Stanley into the house last night. His butt is not very fluffy...LOL

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That's the thin end of the wedge if ever I saw it.

 

[Shadrach]

These brahmas have pretty nice fluffy hineys.View attachment 2013429

Lovely picture Meg.