MJ's little flock

[Shadrach]

This is young Tack. She's about half way through her first moult. She's looking for a new nest site.

 

[BY Bob]

This is young Tack. She's about half way through her first moult. She's looking for a new nest site.
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Put a gps tracker on that one.

 

[MaryJanet]

So they saw it and alarmed before you.........I hope?

This is a test of your early warning system.

This is only a test.

Were this a true hawk attack you would have been given instructions on where to hide.

This is only a test.

They did a great job of hiding.

And I did a great job of calling tradies to build a large covered run.

 

[MaryJanet]

What a pretty chicken, I love that plumage!

Thank you! She's a delightful little friend

 

[MaryJanet]

Sorry for going awol folks. I needed a break from technology.

 

[LozzyR]

Sorry for going awol folks. I needed a break from technology.

That’s completely understandable.

 

[thepick4uchicks]

Mary

Mary is a black Australorp. She is the prettiest of my three chickens with iridescent black plumage and big black eyes that go blink-blink in a very charming way.

Favourite hobby: drinking. Mary is a waterholic.

Favourite saying: wohr-wohr

Rank: formerly Lieutenant, now Captain. Captain's rank was obtained by strategically using her weight, agility and determination to obtain the top spot on the roost from the disgraced former Captain, Janet.

Named after: Mary is named after Mary Kopscanyi. Mary Kopscanyi was my Nana's great-niece. Mary showed me kindness and love from the day I was born until the day she died. Her house is across the street from my house (both houses were built at the same time by the same person - my great-great uncle) but it is now owned by a lovely young family of four. Mary's house was built for her grandmother, Sarah, who was my grandmother's oldest sister. Tragically, Mary's mother died young, so Sarah provided Mary with a loving home and family life. Mary passed away quite suddenly in 2016, although she was well into her 80s. Her husband, Frank, died in 2017. They are both survived by their daughter Elizabeth who I don't call often enough. I'll call her today. Mary the chicken helps me keep Mary Kopscanyi's memory alive.

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For background, here are the other profiles.

• Janet
• Sandy
• Ivy
• Peggy
• And Blossom

She is beautiful and looks just like by Black: Lavender Orpingtons! They both have that green iridescent sheen that stands out among all the rest of my chickens. Those three of mine also dominate the landscape as my Daddy used to say about someone or something that was large and rather in charge! Lol! She is just gorgeous! And I know you love her like I love my three girls! They are just so beautiful to me and my family! I love your Mary and your story! Thanks for sharing with us!

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Sorry for going awol folks. I needed a break from technology.

That's fine MJ. It's healthy to get away from the technology regularly!

I hope you had a restful weekend and that work won't be quite as crazy this week.

 

[Grammy60]

Good evening everyone

MJ it is always a good idea to leave technology behind for awhile, disconnecting is a must for everyone. Hope works not as crazy!!

 

[rjohns39]

Good evening folks

MJ, sometimes unplugging is the very best thing to do.