Lesson of the day, be careful what you name your pets. Back in November, we had four chicks die due to the cold. Three days later, I realized that we had one chick more than we should have after the recent deaths so I named that extra chick Lazarus.
Since then, I've tried to cull the extra roosters two times by releasing the extra roosters (I've never "Processed" any chickens yet but having so many roosters was taking a toll on the hens) and each time Lazarus has miraculously ended up back in the pen with the hens. Well, last week, the dog killed both roosters that were free and I was down to only ten Chickens; eight hens and two roosters. I had feathers to prove it all over the yard!!
Well I just came in from working out at the pen and imagine my surprise when I spied Lazarus back in the pen after being "Dead" since last week. I have no idea how he keeps coming back to life, not to mention how he keeps getting back in the pen. I guess Lazarus is back to stay this time. If I let another rooster out I will have to let "Red" out since the other rooster is Andy's that he named Hunter. Though if anyone wants Lazarus or Red (both EE's) they are welcomed to come get them.
Happy Easter!
Since then, I've tried to cull the extra roosters two times by releasing the extra roosters (I've never "Processed" any chickens yet but having so many roosters was taking a toll on the hens) and each time Lazarus has miraculously ended up back in the pen with the hens. Well, last week, the dog killed both roosters that were free and I was down to only ten Chickens; eight hens and two roosters. I had feathers to prove it all over the yard!!
Well I just came in from working out at the pen and imagine my surprise when I spied Lazarus back in the pen after being "Dead" since last week. I have no idea how he keeps coming back to life, not to mention how he keeps getting back in the pen. I guess Lazarus is back to stay this time. If I let another rooster out I will have to let "Red" out since the other rooster is Andy's that he named Hunter. Though if anyone wants Lazarus or Red (both EE's) they are welcomed to come get them.
Happy Easter!
Also, ducklings had their first day outside. The "enclosure" was a bit small, but it was all I could do on short notice. But at least they got to be outside, on grass, and do a bit of grazing.
