MJ's little flock

[BY Bob]

I have sometimes seen mine groom each others beaks ~ removing food that's got stuck ~ but the other week I saw a hen just constantly pecking another's beak, very gently. It seemed to be a sign of affection but I thought it was weird behaviour. Never seen it again.

I have never seen that behaviour. Interesting.

 

[BY Bob]

Yes, they like eating from my hand. Usually because I'm holding a crust of bread and they loooove bread! But they would rather eat proper food from the dispensers.

I will try touching beaks and see how we go.

I think the pats at roosting time are helping.

You are doing great!

 

[MaryJanet]

Peggy says Hi

(I'm getting a plastic water dispenser for the henhouse next time I get feed.)

 

[LozzyR]

Peggy says Hi

(I'm getting a plastic water dispenser for the henhouse next time I get feed.)

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Beautiful girl! I’ve got a plastic waterer but a galvanised treadle-feeder.

 

[MaryJanet]

You are doing great!

Thanks! I feel increasingly confident that I can keep chickens safe, happy and healthy as possible.

 

[rjohns39]

Good evening folks

Peggy is gorgeous.

 

[BY Bob]

Peggy says Hi

(I'm getting a plastic water dispenser for the henhouse next time I get feed.)

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She really is a special looking hen. Those photos are really good. You can really see her feathers!

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

I have never seen that behaviour. Interesting.

I noticed it a lot with Mama and the Fluffs this year. The babies seemed to always be touching her beak. Now it's a lot less, but they still do it.

 

[Shadrach]

Mag. I can't see any other injuries but yesterday Mag had tail feathers. It looks as if something has had a tug at his bum.

This is the unnamed cockerel. He's the spitting image of his father Punch.

Punch wondering if my camera would work better after a few pecks. That's Mag behind.

 

[BY Bob]

Mag. I can't see any other injuries but yesterday Mag had tail feathers. It looks as if something has had a tug at his bum.
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This is the unnamed cockerel. He's the spitting image of his father Punch.
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Punch wondering if my camera would work better after a few pecks. That's Mag behind.View attachment 2290342

Gosh. I wonder what got his tail?