Welcome to Chicklandia

[deidreg]

A few of you may know I rented hens this summer to see if I wanted to get my own flock. That day has arrived! Chicklandia is the new Omlet Eglu and walk in run.

Heading the flock is Rhaega, a mature hen rehomed with me. (Thanks, @zyzzyr) Cricket is a Whiting True Blue, about 8 weeks old. She's about the size of a dove and spunky. Olive is the Easter Egger who has figured out how to get me to spill mealworms. Gigi and Fleur are Salmon Faverolles--Gigi is a bit skittish and Fleur steers clear of me. They're about 10 weeks old. I'm spending lots of time with them to get them comfortable with me. Lots of chirping, flapping, climbing, and mealworms.

Thanks to everyone who has provided advice, encouragement, and community.

 

[Dottie the Chicken]

Good luck with your new adventure! I love my Salmon Faverolles Dottie and Dorothy!

 

[TwoCrows]

Very cute birds, glad you are enjoying this adventure!

 

[N F C]

Congrats on getting you own flock and thanks for sharing pictures! Little Cricket is especially adorable.

 

[Sally PB]

Congratulations! I love the name of your coop.

 

[DaisyG2317]

I love Rhaega

I have a pullet named Cricket, too!

 

[deidreg]

I love Rhaega

I have a pullet named Cricket, too!

The word cricket popped into my head when she hopped up to my shoulder. Don't know why, but it stuck.

 

[zyzzyr]

It's wonderful! Thank you so much for taking in Rhaega - I know she's in a great, loving family.

 

[BleuSaphir]

They are all adorable!

 

[deidreg]

Uh, oh...trouble in Chicklandia!

Today, I discovered Olive (EE pullet) bullying Gigi and Fleur (Faverolle pullets) by picking at the pin feathers on their feet, drawing blood. I cleaned up their feet and used a bit of Neosporin. I'll keep an eye on them. As for Olive, she's in chicken jail. A sturdy dog crate with everything she needs. (She's throwing a temper tantrum right now.) I'm keeping her in the carport tonight, but will place the crate in the run tomorrow. She's not getting out until Gigi and Fleur are healed. Then, we'll see if Olive has learned her lesson. I hope so!