MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

Now that people are allowed out of kindergarten whenever they wish, some boundaries have been getting tested.

 

[BY Bob]

She's a lot more chipper than she was this morning. I just gave them some sunflower seeds. I'll give her her next lot of meds after dark; I have a networking meeting to go to so I'll dose her when I get back. I might get hubby to help me hold her, just in case. I'll wrap her in a towel like I normally do when I'm dosing a chicken.

I'm glad she seems more chipper.

 

[BY Bob]

Now that people are allowed out of kindergarten whenever they wish, some boundaries have been getting tested.

See! I told you we were birds!

 

[MaryJanet]

See! I told you we were birds!

When they flap without letting go with the feet

 

[MaryJanet]

How is everything in the flock without Bernie @RoyalChick ? Are you OK?

 

[RoyalChick]

How is everything in the flock without Bernie @RoyalChick ? Are you OK?

I think things are settling down. Everyone is being nice but there is some jostling.
They stuck very close together all day yesterday but are spreading out a bit more today like normal.
Last night was the second night that nobody would go near 'Bernie's roost' - which is normally the most prized spot. There are plenty of other places to roost, so it isn't an issue, but I found it interesting.

 

[ManueB]

The new guy has a rather questionable background but at present he's saying good things (by islamic extremist standards; by western standards, he's verbally covering a few of the absolute basic human rights like not killing gay people).

One of those multiple occasions when I'm glad that we don't have a TV. Reading or listening to that kind of news gives a bit more breath than images.
We have a saying in french "promises only pledge those who believe them", not sure if there is anything like it in english !

Also, the Vultue did his first baby crow this morning and surprised himself!

That's pretty young for a first attempt so he has an excuse for being surprised. Crowing takes a lot of energy and some learning to get it right.
Other boys in your crew might be more shy. I've found that's what happened here when they know there are other males around, and I think is not unusual.

 

[MaryJanet]

One of those multiple occasions when I'm glad that we don't have a TV. Reading or listening to that kind of news gives a bit more breath than images.
We have a saying in french "promises only pledge those who believe them", not sure if there is anything like it in english !

It's a good saying!

At least the guy is speaking the right words, the previous ones didn't even try to do that, however his degree was in communication soooo... maybe he's just putting out the right signals.

That's pretty young for a first attempt so he has an excuse for being surprised. Crowing takes a lot of energy and some learning to get it right.
Other boys in your crew might be more shy. I've found that's what happened here when they know there are other males around, and I think is not unusual.

I wish he wasn't a cockerel at all. Saying goodbye will be a fraught but unavoidable moment.

 

[ManueB]

It's a good saying!

At least the guy is speaking the right words, the previous ones didn't even try to do that, however his degree was in communication soooo... maybe he's just putting out the right signals.

I wish he wasn't a cockerel at all. Saying goodbye will be a fraught but unavoidable moment.

I know. You can just make sure each of his day counts .

 

[MaryJanet]

I know. You can just make sure each of his day counts .

He's having a very fun time with his friends

One thing I've observed is how easy it's been to integrate the chicks with the hens. There are so few pecking incidents.

And the chicks are very good at showing me when they're ready for the next challenge.

I've also noticed how easy it was for me to raise chicks with the resources I have to hand. From the big cage all the way through to yesterday's chick corridor, it wasn't an excessive commitment or workload. It's been fine.

In future, if hatches fail, I'll bring in a trio of 3 day old pullets from one of the sex-linked breeds. I'd prefer barnyard mixes but it brings in the cockerel challenge.