MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

It was a wonderful experience for all. She was never stressed and seemed fascinated by everything.

Chickens are the most amazing creatures. So brave and adaptable.

 

[BY Bob]

Chickens are the most amazing creatures. So brave and adaptable.

I was surprised and not. None have ever seemed stressed when we take them for car rides

 

[MaryJanet]

I was surprised and not. None have ever seemed stressed when we take them for car rides

Same here. Very calm, I'd even say cheerful.

 

[BY Bob]

Same here. Very calm, I'd even say cheerful.

I really think they like it. Later in the trip Phyllis found the window and just stared out as we drove along. No signs of stress at all

 

[RoyalChick]

Lol, i would love to know how to make stairs using pallets!

I am a bit flat out right now, but if you are serious I could do you some sketches.
Making them isn't that hard. Making them beautiful might be beyond me. The point is to make horizontal treads that the chickens can stand on and jump up to the next.

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

I am a bit flat out right now, but if you are serious I could do you some sketches.
Making them isn't that hard. Making them beautiful might be beyond me. The point is to make horizontal treads that the chickens can stand on and jump up to the next.

I havnt seen her jump since the fox attack about 3 weeks ago. I know she can hop and it shocked me today to see her on the second porch step to the house. I cant rely on her being safe with stairs tho. Thanks Royalchick. Maybe pallets can make the railings for the ramp?! Gonna go with a longggg ramp i think.

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

Lol, i would love to know how to make stairs using pallets!

I'm just kidding!,i cant do the stairs because said chicken cant jump/roost/scratch, BUT, she has a happy, free life Gonna make a really long ramp and have railings! We'll see

 

[RoyalChick]

I havnt seen her jump since the fox attack about 3 weeks ago. I know she can hop and it shocked me today to see her on the second porch step to the house. I cant rely on her being safe with stairs tho. Thanks Royalchick. Maybe pallets can make the railings for the ramp?! Gonna go with a longggg ramp i think.

Here is a picture of the stairs I have that they like.
The treads are set about 6” vertically above each other. The longshanks chicken (Bernie) often walks up and down them like a person would. The rest hop from one step to the next.
Hope that helps.

 

[MaryJanet]

Here is a picture of the stairs I have that they like.
The treads are set about 6” vertically above each other. The longshanks chicken (Bernie) often walks up and down them like a person would. The rest hop from one step to the next.
Hope that helps.
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Do you think a larger chicken requires a deeper tread and shallower rise? I'm thinking of Mary again.

Like a series of platforms?

 

[My Very First 6 Chickens]

I really think they like it. Later in the trip Phyllis found the window and just stared out as we drove along. No signs of stress at all

Awww, you have a hen named Phyllis? Reminds me of my aunt Phyllis. Can i see a pic?