I am a chicken virgin up to 8 days ago. I did homework before making this decision.. I am not expert on breeds yet.. But got three lovely hens 11 months old. To my amazement, the head cheese, I named her honey she is a dark orange/red amercauana... This little lady, I now call her Fearless Freida.. She has made friends with my Collie, chichuahua and 2 cats... She walks in the house, like she owns the place, it just cracks me up. I lost my husband to cancer this past July. I think me and my dogs have been so depressed. These hens have a put a glimmer of love and joy in our hearts in just a few days, I balled my eyes out in the garage today, my dogs, 1 cat and all three hens in there with me, just being peaceful and gracious to one another.. I am so glad I did this. My home came with a large kennel, chain link fence, concrete around the kennel and on the floor with a drain in the corner. Bought a coop at True Wilco, put it together myself, and a week later my brother took me out to where he got his chickens. I am just amazed, and a newby, and just wanted to share my special bond with these hens, who are laying about 4 eggs a day since arriving. We are doing well!
Napoliana preens my hair (grabs it pulls it.)... it kinda hurts sometimes. She gets so mad if I don't sit and let her do it. Did Peep enjoy pulling hair? is it preening or is it some other chicken thing? She seems so happy while she patiently sits on the back of the couch waiting for her next victim... I mean client..
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