MJ's little flock

[BY Bob]

Roosting shenanigans

I went to see a movie last night, so my neighbour kindly put the chooks away for me. When I got home, I went out to check on them.

Janet was on the newbies roost, right up top on level 4. The newbies were together on level 3. Mary and Sandy were on level 2, one at each end of the roost.

I won't interfere but I wish Janet had let the youngsters keep their high perch.

I'm not surprised. I'm only surprised that it took so long unfortunately. However, everyone was comfortably roosted and that is the actual goal and they achieved it.

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

I might need a home by then. If I grow some feathers any chance of a place in the coop?

I'm not above staying in a coop so I can visit, just saying!! LOL

 

[Ribh]

Roosting shenanigans

I went to see a movie last night, so my neighbour kindly put the chooks away for me. When I got home, I went out to check on them.

Janet was on the newbies roost, right up top on level 4. The newbies were together on level 3. Mary and Sandy were on level 2, one at each end of the roost.

I won't interfere but I wish Janet had let the youngsters keep their high perch.

She might get tired of it after a day or so. It's only about dominance & now she
s done that.

 

[rjohns39]

Good morning folks

 

[MaryJanet]

Good morning folks

Good morning

There's not much to say this morning. Last night Janet allowed the youngsters to roost up on level 4, which was good of her. Mary and Sandy were again at opposite ends of the level 2 roost, Janet was on level 3.

I bought another dine a chook feeder yesterday. The design confounds the pigeons so these work well as yard feeders. I think it's time I provided two yard feeders. More for my own convenience than anything else. There should be fewer refills. I'll be wanting more feeders one day if the flock ever grows to 9-12 hens, so it's all good.

I've been thinking about applying to the council for permission to build the big henhouse. I don't have the time to draught the design, so I'm going to have to get someone to do it for me. The permission takes months to come through so the sooner I get this project underway, the better. I'm aiming to have it finished in 2023 when the next three youngsters will join us.

I've also taken a pause to reconsider the wisdom of building. I may end up buying a big coop off the shelf instead. It's a shame there are no professional coop builders in South Australia. I'm thinking of the guys who build the Carolina Coops.

 

[Shadrach]

Moon keeps cutting out from the tribe and ending up here, especially at roost time. She's the most junior which is a bit surprising because her sister Tap is considerably smaller.

She likes Treacle

Interesting given they are the two odd balls in the tribe with regard to looks.

 

[MaryJanet]

Moon keeps cutting out from the tribe and ending up here, especially at roost time. She's the most junior which is a bit surprising because her sister Tap is considerably smaller.
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She likes Treacle
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Interesting given they are the tow odd balls in the tribe with regard to looks.View attachment 2031434

I like that she's chosen such a safe and comfy roost. Do you let her stay?

Chicken friendships are very strong. Are they related?

 

[rjohns39]

I totally understand your frustration... I wish I could afford a chicken tractor manufactured in AUS. Cost of freight alone is prohibitive. They say they're going to setup a manufacturing plant here in the near future, but likely I'll never be able to afford or justify it. It's the chicken caravan.

 

[MaryJanet]

Yeh, they're great if you're running chickens in paddocks!

 

[Shadrach]

I like that she's chosen such a safe and comfy roost. Do you let her stay?

Chicken friendships are very strong. Are they related?

I haven't let her stay yet even though she is rather endearing and might just stay if I let her.
They are related. They are brother and sister but different hatches.