MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

The little golden girl eventually hopped up on the bench with me then up onto the arm rest.

Meanwhile, two chums took a nap under the makeshift table-shelter. It's unusual that Peggy is so relaxed within my presence, but it's gradually happening more often.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

The little golden girl eventually hopped up on the bench with me then up onto the arm rest.

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Meanwhile, two chums took a nap under the makeshift table-shelter. It's unusual that Peggy is so relaxed within my presence, but it's gradually happening more often.

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Her silhouette from behind reminds me of Charlie Chaplin.

 

[LozzyR]

The little golden girl eventually hopped up on the bench with me then up onto the arm rest.

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Meanwhile, two chums took a nap under the makeshift table-shelter. It's unusual that Peggy is so relaxed within my presence, but it's gradually happening more often.

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Gorgeous fluff-butts.

 

[rjohns39]

Good evening folks

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's out here.

 

[BY Bob]

Hi friends I'm just sharing a few words on how nice it is to have finished my work for the day and be sitting with the sun on my back with my little chicken friends standing near me and telling me a few quiet clucks. So special.

That is the best. I live for those moments.

 

[BY Bob]

The little golden girl eventually hopped up on the bench with me then up onto the arm rest.

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Meanwhile, two chums took a nap under the makeshift table-shelter. It's unusual that Peggy is so relaxed within my presence, but it's gradually happening more often.

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

 

[Grammy60]

Good evening everyone

Happy Mother's Day !!! Hope it's a great one each one of you

 

[Shadrach]

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.

 

[MaryJanet]

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.

I'm intrigued by Lock and the tribe's interactions with her. Such an interesting chicken. I'm glad her legs are improving! She must be relieved.

 

[MaryJanet]

Her silhouette from behind reminds me of Charlie Chaplin.

I'm pleased to say she doesn't walk like he used to! She's more like a basketball player, crouched low while dodging and weaving