Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

[no fly zone]

 

[fuzzi]

Smart girl! None of my flock have figured it out.

 

[Molpet]

Mine haven't figured that out either

 

[RoyalChick]

I'm sick and not getting to the field currently. C is feeding the chickens.
Picture from my last visit.
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Oh no. Sorry to hear that.
Get well soon.

 

[HiEverybirdy]

Brilliant, Skeksis. And good recall, L-plate chicken mum!

Hope you feel better, @Shadrach.

 

[no fly zone]

Smart girl! None of my flock have figured it out.

I wonder if she learned that from Max, one of my redfoot tortoises. The chickens loved to hop into her enclosure.

 

[Shadrach]

Co-brooding has been a revelation to me. It seems to be a win-win for all concerned. Chicks have options, and can choose to follow, as and when they wish, the dynamic one that can't wait to show them the world and chase every insect that passes by, or cosy up with the quieter one that prefers to sunbathe when we get some sun (a rarity this year, it has to be said) and takes life at an altogether more relaxed pace. Broodies have back-up on hand at all times, so when getting the kids to bed, for example, one can be downramp, one upramp, and no-one's anxious and calling frantically 'where are you?' Broodies can also indulge in a bit of self-care, knowing the other one's looking after the littles. All in all, it's gone so well that the net came down this morning, the introductions have gone off without issue (including with the older chicks and their broody), and I plan to use this method going forward when opportunity presents itself.

This gives an idea of the idyllic scene: 2 broodies, 4 chicks, and passing uncle (possible but unlikely dad) View attachment 3918485

Barking Bracket, Nolia and Hinge after a triple sit spread over two nests.

 

[ManueB]

Thanks for all the better health wishes.

Oh no! Since you said life was getting busy again I imagined you were just spending time trying all the best whiskeys around Bristol with visitors . But I guess it's herbal tea and bed that's appropriate now .

I hope C. is doing ok with the chickens ... that the chicks can get enough to eat. And that you will soon be on your feet to see them, or rather on the bus !

 

[Shadrach]

Oh no! Since you said life was getting busy again I imagined you were just spending time trying all the best whiskeys around Bristol with visitors . But I guess it's herbal tea and bed that's appropriate now .

I hope C. is doing ok with the chickens ... that the chicks can get enough to eat. And that you will soon be on your feet to see them, or rather on the bus !

I'm back at the field tomorrow.

 

[Ladies-Eight]

I'm sick and not getting to the field currently. C is feeding the chickens.
Picture from my last visit.
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Hope this finds you on the mend.

I'm sure the chickens are missing you.