MJ's little flock

[BY Bob]

When I cut off my bard rocks stump I couldn't believe how hard it was to cut feathers lol.

It is very hard to cut feathers. You need very sharp scissors with blunt tips. Not easy to find.

 

[MaryJanet]

Its not very big and not very private

How many chickens do you think it can house?

Do you think it should be more enclosed? Our summers are very hot and dry. Very hot = 3 or 4 non-consecutive weeks of temperatures 42-46 C, interspersed with weeks of temperatures low to high 30s. With no or very little humidity.

 

[MaryJanet]

Well done!
I have yet to try this terrifying task.

A few months ago, somehow I turned a corner with respect to trust and the hens let me do lots of things with them now. There was no panic or fear. I may be flattering myself, but I think maybe they all recognised my voice. A couple of times the scissors twisted instead of snipping through and that's when she stood up. But she sat down again almost immediately.

 

[MaryJanet]

When I cut off my bard rocks stump I couldn't believe how hard it was to cut feathers lol.

They're very tough. I was using my sharpest scissors yet they still weren't quite sharp enough.

 

[RoyalChick]

How many chickens do you think it can house?

Do you think it should be more enclosed? Our summers are very hot and dry. Very hot = 3 or 4 non-consecutive weeks of temperatures 42-46 C, interspersed with weeks of temperatures low to high 30s. With no or very little humidity.

Looking at the coop plans threads which I sometimes do I would say yours is perfect for a hot dry climate
There is always a lot of advice there about having an open coop where it is hot.

 

[MaryJanet]

It is very hard to cut feathers. You need very sharp scissors with blunt tips. Not easy to find.

Blunt tips are very important. I might try to get a pair from the professional hairdressing supplies shop for next time. Or perhaps a pair of surgical scissors.

 

[MaryJanet]

Looking at the coop plans threads which I sometimes do I would say yours is perfect for a hot dry climate
There is always a lot of advice there about having an open coop where it is hot.

I think so too. It needs to cool down quickly in the evenings and allow all possible breezes through.

 

[BY Bob]

A few months ago, somehow I turned a corner with respect to trust and the hens let me do lots of things with them now. There was no panic or fear. I may be flattering myself, but I think maybe they all recognised my voice. A couple of times the scissors twisted instead of snipping through and that's when she stood up. But she sat down again almost immediately.

It is wonderful that they trust you so. Great job with them.

 

[BY Bob]

Blunt tips are very important. I might try to get a pair from the professional hairdressing supplies shop for next time. Or perhaps a pair of surgical scissors.

I'm using medical grade scissors and I'm disappointed in the sharpness. I may need a new pair.

 

[MaryJanet]

Blunt tips are very important. I might try to get a pair from the professional hairdressing supplies shop for next time. Or perhaps a pair of surgical scissors.

@RoyalChick and @BY Bob while we're thinking about the right type of scissor, I think I'll try this type of toenail clipper next time.

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