MJ's little flock

[BY Bob]

When we first bought our place here, I used to hear the foxes calling at night (was still a bit of paddock land around) but that gradually went to not hearing them at all so I guess I got complacent.
When I used to go to work early when we lived in Melbourne (was a pastry chef for way too many years, lots of early mornings) I’d see a fair few urban foxes scrounging through bins, and gee the are so quick and nimble!

Foxes have moved into the cities here. They are clever enough to survive most anywhere.

 

[BY Bob]

During first Vic COVID lockdown, me and my 5 yo daughter started watching by chance a YouTube channel called ‘Gold Shaw Farm’. He is in Vermont and started by keeping ducks, then added chickens and geese. Has the most lovely LGD, Toby, barn cats, we find it very entertaining if you’re bored, give it a go

Good recommendation. Thanks.

 

[BY Bob]

Guess who's not broody.

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Hooray! That means more pictures of her and a friend for Janet!

 

[BY Bob]

The back porch has become a very popular clubhouse where the hens meet up for snacks and gossip.

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Do you listen in? What's the latest?

 

[BY Bob]

Watch out MJ. Soon they'll be roosting on the end of your bed at night!

Or laying eggs in a nest in your kitchen!

 

[BY Bob]

Have to share, I’m sorry I’m posting so much so fast after joining! Belle and Snow (9.5 weeks) just went up into the coop together (Belle had a few tries before success, she’s small but she’s feisty ), they gave Bok, the older hen, about 10 mins to settle in there then they went in Im so pleased, I was watching through the lounge window, reading my book with a glass of red hahaha cheers all round

We are having integration success all over the place these days! Congratulations to you Belle and Snow!


Don't worry about posting. We love to hear everyone's stories. Right MJ?

 

[BY Bob]

It’s so good, I’m so happy. Only had to pop them in for 2 nights manually and they got it (though Snow seems a bit dim in the radiance of Belle’s outgoing light )
Bok seems to be nice to them mostly but then I’ll go out in the yard and she almost puts on a show by getting all huffy with the wee ones. Show off?

She could be not wanting to share you with them.

 

[BY Bob]

My flock free ranging as one for the first time today. Bok at front, then Snow then baby Belle (although she is the absolute boldest when it comes to food)

O my gosh what a wonderful little flock. Here is my old flock when it was at 3 hens.

 

[BY Bob]

Good evening folks

Good evening MJ and everyone

I am late today. Good afternoon all.

 

[Grammy60]

I am late today. Good afternoon all.

Good afternoon Bob Hope your having a good day