MJ's little flock

[LozzyR]

Our neighbours are not coping well either. Got some serious depression setting in on one side. All socialising is seriously restricted. I say: Hallelujah! Unfortunately some people seem to be suffering serious mental health issues because of it. It boggles my mind.

I’m finding it’s messing with my mind, but I think it’s more my routines have been upset rather than not being allowed to socialise.

 

[rjohns39]

The girl got some blue eggs this time. Would have thought she'd've known better but: Are they blue inside? Do they taste any different? Are they ok to eat? Well, Duh! I'd've hardly given them to you if they weren't ok to eat! She thinks they're pretty so lets hope she has no qualms about cracking them open!

I got a similar call from my Mom. Her friend's son dropped off a bunch of eggs to his mom, who for some reason things farm fresh eggs are bad, so she gave the lot to my Mom. I got a similar reaction from Mom when I gave her some duck and turkey eggs.

 

[LozzyR]

It will be really good for this guy I think.
He had terrible problems adjusting to the loss of his leg. What made matters worse is it was a friendly fire incident and there was no proper inquiry.
With a bit of encouragement on my part he's settled on Barnvelders. He's starting with a rooster and three hens. He has enough room to free range. There is a breeder in Norfolk UK who has an excellent reputation who will sell him adults at £200 each. That is reasonable for good quality adult chickens of this breed.

Wow, and I thought $50-$100 per chook was a lot!

 

[LozzyR]

Because they haven't been messed about with much in the UK.
Because they are decent free range foragers.
They are not flighty in general and that's important given he can't walk very well.
They are lovely looking.
They have the reputation of being mellow in nature and can be taught to accept handling easily.
They also have the reputation of being an intelligent breed.
They tend to live a decent lifespan due to comparatively low egg production; peak laying about 150 eggs a year with a fast decline from year two.

I considered Barnvelders, but I thought they were flighty so I didn’t get any.

 

[LozzyR]

Hey @LozzyR you've got a new badge!

I did, thanks!

 

[LozzyR]

Congrats Lozzy

Thank you!

 

[LozzyR]

Congratulations @LozzyR.

Thank you!

 

[Shadrach]

What sort of work do they do?

Two are lawyers.
One is a marketing consultant.
One does private English lessons.

 

[Ribh]

Two are lawyers.
One is a marketing consultant.
One does private English lessons.

I'm not sure what to say to that... I can't think why any of them would be on a farm...

 

[Shadrach]

I'm not sure what to say to that... I can't think why any of them would be on a farm...

It's along story and the part of the problem is they are not on a farm. Usually they're not here, which is why I am.
Dark clouds with funny colored linings and all that....