MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

Wowsers!

It was a flappy jump up!

 

[MaryJanet]

They're doing really well on the food and water!

 

[ManueB]

Yes but it's ongoing.

I think the Dorking is called Lorna. Dad's cousin Lorna was a remarkable and unique woman who was always kind and generous towards us.

I'm not able to tell the breeds apart . Could you give me a color hint ? They are really pretty and looking good and alert .

It's very special to have the three little ones home safe after all the waiting and hoping

I'm just so happy for you.

Yes, me too. This will be a lot of excitement for you! (And for @BY Bob apparently ). Welcome home young girls !

 

[MaryJanet]

I'm not able to tell the breeds apart . Could you give me a color hint ?

Hehe, breeds are tricky! The one with white spots is Edie (Speckled Sussex), the one with a white hood is Lorna (Silver Grey Dorking), and the brown one is Katie (Blue-laced Gold Barnevelder).

 

[MaryJanet]

This will be a lot of excitement for you! (And for @BY Bob apparently ).

They're quite friendly now they've recuperated from the long drive! They seem to take courage from me being nearby

 

[Perris]

they're gorgeous. I would've had any of those three breeds had I been able to find them locally.

 

[MaryJanet]

they're gorgeous. I would've had any of those three breeds had I been able to find them locally.

I would've been happy with any of the heritage breeds, but secretly I've always been keen on Sussexes and Dorkings. And it'll be nice to have a second Barnevelder.

It's been a wonderful afternoon of watching chicken telly! I love that they choose to stand within half a metre of me. I hope to build trust quickly.

 

[MaryJanet]

Interestingly, the hens are being more solicitous than usual this evening. Both Peggy and Ivy touched me gently.

Very out of character for both of them. Ivy's done it maybe twice before and Peggy never.

 

[Perris]

that's lovely, but do you have an idea why they're behaving thus?

 

[MaryJanet]

that's lovely, but do you have an idea why they're behaving thus?

I haven't a clue but it's rather suggestive that it coincides with the pullets arriving.

The hens have accepted my presence for a while, but within reason.