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How are they all adapting to the new coop Penny?
Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.
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They love it there is one leak they table that is leaking on.
They will not go on it but will move it today.
Thank you for asking.
The old coop had leaks from time to time. I always moved the tables away.
Soon as the blasted rain stops now we can caulk the leak
Red devil cake is ready to go in the oven.
This is tax.
They will not go on it but will move it today.
Thank you for asking.
The old coop had leaks from time to time. I always moved the tables away.
Soon as the blasted rain stops now we can caulk the leak
Red devil cake is ready to go in the oven.
This is tax.
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I think the constant deluge is about to stop here thankfully. We are supposed to get at least a few dry days with sunshine now.
Like many I suspect, I have a list of stuff to do that I really wasn't keen on doing in the soaking wet.
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Feeling slightly fragile today.
so is the eldest's husband.
I did get to sample a rather nice whiskey called Lake Reserve No 3 and an English brewed Rye whiskey amoung quite a few others.
Two and a half hours at the allotments today. Saw a bit of sunshine and it didn't rain. Keeping the chickens off the planted plots is proving easier than I expected. It's really obvious how much they enjoy the extra freedom and they all look fitter for it.
Ella discovered bugs under the bench.
Henry doing his regal pose.
so is the eldest's husband.I did get to sample a rather nice whiskey called Lake Reserve No 3 and an English brewed Rye whiskey amoung quite a few others.
Two and a half hours at the allotments today. Saw a bit of sunshine and it didn't rain. Keeping the chickens off the planted plots is proving easier than I expected. It's really obvious how much they enjoy the extra freedom and they all look fitter for it.
Ella discovered bugs under the bench.
Henry doing his regal pose.
Love that second photo of Ella !Feeling slightly fragile today.
I did get to sample a rather nice whiskey called Lake Reserve No 3 and an English brewed Rye whiskey amoung quite a few others.
Two and a half hours at the allotments today. Saw a bit of sunshine and it didn't rain. Keeping the chickens off the planted plots is proving easier than I expected. It's really obvious how much they enjoy the extra freedom and they all look fitter for it.
Ella discovered bugs under the bench.
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Henry doing his regal pose.
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I find it's much easier to herd the chickens when it's your main focus and you're not doing something else at the same time.
They scare me when I dig the ground, I use a trident and they come so close under that I'm always afraid to hit one, especially the bantams
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I had the same problem with the tiller.
The birds trying to get right into the tines.
The birds trying to get right into the tines.
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No rain! 8C with a moderate South Westerly.
People from the houses that back on to the allotment have back gates that lead directly onto the allotments. Some of these people use the allotment as a short cut to the housing development a bit further towards the river. Most of the people seem pretty decent. One house has a dog they take for a walk through the allotments and on to the lane that runs past the allotments. With the dog come children. They are rather a nice bunch. The young boy is a bit excitable but the rest and their friends are talkative and considerate. I have asked those who do use the allotment as a short cut to be mindful if they see the chickens are out.
This evening the children and the dog came by. The eldest was in control of the dog and put it on the lead as soon as they saw the chickens out and walked up the path, past where I and the chickens were. They stopped to saw hello. Unfortunately Henry had a raised bed behind him and his hens on seeing the dog slipped around the corner. Double unfortunate was the dog, who is elderly and not remotely interest in the chickens lurched forward in the direction of home and Henry went for it.
Fortunately I had seen Henry's body language and it was obvious he wasn't happy and I placed myself between Henry and the dog/children. I just got my leg out in time to block him. I have a nice rip in my waterproof trousers for my troubles.
Everybody learnt something except perhaps the dog. The children saw that Henry was a creature to be taken seriously; I showed them Henry's spurs after the excitement. The young boy know knows the difference between a hen and a rooster and knows roosters don't lay eggs.
I learnt a bit. I had assumed that given these people have had chickens a rock throw from their house for the past five years and through education they would know something about chickens. It seems not. What's odd is they do know a bit about cows and dogs.
I also saw for myself that Henry will attempt to protect his hens.
People from the houses that back on to the allotment have back gates that lead directly onto the allotments. Some of these people use the allotment as a short cut to the housing development a bit further towards the river. Most of the people seem pretty decent. One house has a dog they take for a walk through the allotments and on to the lane that runs past the allotments. With the dog come children. They are rather a nice bunch. The young boy is a bit excitable but the rest and their friends are talkative and considerate. I have asked those who do use the allotment as a short cut to be mindful if they see the chickens are out.
This evening the children and the dog came by. The eldest was in control of the dog and put it on the lead as soon as they saw the chickens out and walked up the path, past where I and the chickens were. They stopped to saw hello. Unfortunately Henry had a raised bed behind him and his hens on seeing the dog slipped around the corner. Double unfortunate was the dog, who is elderly and not remotely interest in the chickens lurched forward in the direction of home and Henry went for it.
Fortunately I had seen Henry's body language and it was obvious he wasn't happy and I placed myself between Henry and the dog/children. I just got my leg out in time to block him. I have a nice rip in my waterproof trousers for my troubles.
Everybody learnt something except perhaps the dog. The children saw that Henry was a creature to be taken seriously; I showed them Henry's spurs after the excitement. The young boy know knows the difference between a hen and a rooster and knows roosters don't lay eggs.
I learnt a bit. I had assumed that given these people have had chickens a rock throw from their house for the past five years and through education they would know something about chickens. It seems not. What's odd is they do know a bit about cows and dogs.
I also saw for myself that Henry will attempt to protect his hens.
Morning X Batts and Shad. Henry thought the kids or dog or both to be a threat.
Behaving how a good rooster should.
Lucky all you got was rip in the pants.
Behaving how a good rooster should.
Lucky all you got was rip in the pants.
Good reflexes! Did you play football once ?
As a runner there has been countless times when dogs came barking by, sometimes putting their hind legs on me or even just running at me. I know very little about dogs. I sometimes can't even tell if they are being friendly but overfamiliar, or if I should be worried.
Dog owners that tell me "oh don't worry, he's just afraid, or he just wants to play" are not being helpful. I always tell them I'm not responsible for knowing how their dog will act, they are.
I think it's good practice's to always assume that people don't know about animals. They will eventually tell you or show you otherwise.I learnt a bit. I had assumed that given these people have had chickens a rock throw from their house for the past five years and through education they would know something about chickens. It seems not. What's odd is they do know a bit about cows and dogs.
As a runner there has been countless times when dogs came barking by, sometimes putting their hind legs on me or even just running at me. I know very little about dogs. I sometimes can't even tell if they are being friendly but overfamiliar, or if I should be worried.
Dog owners that tell me "oh don't worry, he's just afraid, or he just wants to play" are not being helpful. I always tell them I'm not responsible for knowing how their dog will act, they are.
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No, I have never played football. I managed to block Henry through obsevation and anticipation.Similar threads
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