MJ's little flock

[BY Bob]

The song was ‘Sweet Harmony’ by The Beloved. It was from the album ‘Conscience’, which I bought from iTunes. Even though I didn’t know about it in the 90s, it now holds meaning for me.

I have never heard that song before. How is the album?

 

[BY Bob]

I deepened the straw considerably and left her to it. My reasoning was that

• She might be ok with deeper cushioning
• If she were sore next time she got up, I'd put a stop to her brooding
• But otherwise my interference should be minimal
• While she broods, she doesn't lay

She's up again this morning, after 48 hours of sitting on the deeper straw.

She's moving freely this time.

Not sure if you can tell from the photos, but there are two clear indentations in the straw from where her feet and legs were pushing down.

Wide view.

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Close up.

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It's much easier to see in person.

So far she's pooped, foraged, had two really lengthy sessions at the water jar, and eaten a generous handful of dry pellets.

And here she is, slaking her thirst.

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You can see she's been at the bowl of pellets I put down for her.

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As long as she's not doing any harm to herself or the other hens, I can't see a good reason to interfere with her brooding.

If she goes on as long as 3 weeks, or if any harm arises, I'll intervene.

Unless more experienced folks think I should intervene sooner.

As long as the others are OK with it, I would let her go as well.

 

[BY Bob]

Bye bye Mary!

See you next time sweetheart.

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The eagle has landed.

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To any chicken keeper this is the ultimate complement. Congrats!

 

[LozzyR]

Hmmm I'm so accustomed to that phrase...

"The chicken has landed" doesn't have quite the same ring to it

It doesn’t sound quite so graceful.

 

[LozzyR]

I'm only listening to that one out of curiosity.

The dancing music is all planned out already

I was inspired by your ‘PJs disco’ so my son and I took turns this morning choosing a song and both dancing to it.

 

[LozzyR]

I have never heard that song before. How is the album?

I love it! I listened to it a few times on YouTube and then purchased it. I’m a big believer in paying people for their creativity. If you like it, I recommend buying it!

 

[BY Bob]

I love it! I listened to it a few times on YouTube and then purchased it. I’m a big believer in paying people for their creativity. If you like it, I recommend buying it!

Absolutely. Thanks for the link.

 

[MaryJanet]

To any chicken keeper this is the ultimate complement. Congrats!

Thanks Bob!

 

[MaryJanet]

I was inspired by your ‘PJs disco’ so my son and I took turns this morning choosing a song and both dancing to it.

It's a happy way to start a day

 

[Grammy60]

Good evening MJ and everyone

I love it! I listened to it a few times on YouTube and then purchased it. I’m a big believer in paying people for their creativity. If you like it, I recommend buying it!

Thank you for the song, I liked it !!