MJ's little flock

[BY Bob]

It's become a routine now. The other day I shut the human access door and walked away. It took about half an hour before she finally came out shouting the house down.
I give her the opportunity to make her own way every morning. The door is quite wide and if I'm not showing signs of picking her up, she moves to the side of the entrance closest to me and stands right on the edge waiting. She sort of burbles away to herself when I carry her.

It really is just the sweetest thing. You have done a great job earning her trust and this is your reward. I just love that she talks to you on the "ride".

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

I love watching cats and dogs play. So cute. I'm so glad they are becoming friends.

Are those Stanley's long orange legs?

You have beautiful eggs.

Haha!! Yes those are Stanley's ridiculously long legs!!! Lol

 

[Assuncao CostaPinto]

Three days ago I was unsure whether Alice was moulting or not.

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I think she is moulting.

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The poor girl has lost nearly all her tail feathers and bum fluff overnight!

Can you tell me if the feathers stumps remain there or if you can feel the skin?I might have an answer for you...

How about arrogance? Arrogance sets us apart from other animals. I don’t think it elevates us though.

I love hearing about chicken behaviour, and I love seeing my girls’ antics. My two salmons put themselves to bed in the henhouse tonight; Tegan still goes to bed in the tractor and has to be transported. I’d really like to know what’s going on in those little chicken minds!

I love hearing about chickens behavior too and that`s one of the reasons why I joined this awesome community!!!I don´t think that makes us less important,does it????

 

[Shadrach]

I actually laughed when I read the studies. What if roosters with bigger wattles have nicer personalities or tell better jokes? Maybe roosters with big wattles are more likely to listen and be sympathetic.

Aren't human females attracted to men with great personalities and senses of humor? (and backyard chickens of course)

The hens here all seemed to like Harold, Blue Spots partner, even the Marans hens. Watching Harold it was easy to see why. He was a gentleman silly though that may sound. He had no shortage of hens wanting to move in with him, but Blue Spot had the final say.

 

[Shadrach]

Moon laying an egg. This is about three seconds before the egg came out. I was trying to get a better shot but the chair got in the way.

 

[MaryJanet]

Somehow I don't think I agree with the concept of "free". I just bought another huge bag of mealy worms. Not cheap.

Worth every penny, but not cheap!

I thought of the new henhouse I'm dreaming up, which gets fancier by the day.

It recently dawned on me that it would be convenient to place the roosting box between two runs then I could use dividers when integrating new friends

 

[rjohns39]

Good morning MJ, how are you today?

 

[MaryJanet]

Somehow I don't think I agree with the concept of "free". I just bought another huge bag of mealy worms. Not cheap.

Worth every penny, but not cheap!

Oh!! Now I get it: Free for the chickens!

 

[MaryJanet]

Good morning MJ, how are you today?

Good thanks. Still working hard, 16 hours yesterday. Not feeling at all guilty for taking breaks.

 

[MaryJanet]

How are you going? All good?