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[deidreg]

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZzxFOVXc7Ae8CMwL5MUe5w

That's awesome! Dalia is great. I don't aspire to be president. Just want to keep my little flock happy.

 

[CHlCKEN]

Congratulations! And btw you made a good choice for your chicken run. I also have an Omlet chicken run (not coop though) and let me tell you- they’re impenetrable. I haven’t had a single predator issue since I bought mine a year ago. For a larger flock I bought a large run, but if anyone else is interested in this run, you can customize the size by width length and height and add separators and doors And lots of other things.

I love the name of your coop and your chickens are certainly spoiled!

 

[deidreg]

Congratulations! And btw you made a good choice for your chicken run. I also have an Omlet chicken run (not coop though) and let me tell you- they’re impenetrable. I haven’t had a single predator issue since I bought mine a year ago. For a larger flock I bought a large run, but if anyone else is interested in this run, you can customize the size by width length and height and add separators and doors And lots of other things.

I love the name of your coop and your chickens are certainly spoiled!

Thanks! I did lay down hardware cloth under the coop and run, them covered in a thick layer of mulch. And the coop area is reinforced with HC. It should withstand anything except a black bear. We have them in CT, but no local sightings so far.

 

[deidreg]

Did you know pumpkins are half price today?

I brought the flock their first pumpkin this afternoon. I had to bait it with a few mealworms to give them a clue. Fleur (pictured) was the first to figure out the seeds are tasty. Pretty soon, everyone joined her!

 

[TwoCrows]

Did you know pumpkins are half price today?

I brought the flock their first pumpkin this afternoon. I had to bait it with a few mealworms to give them a clue. Fleur (pictured) was the first to figure out the seeds are tasty. Pretty soon, everyone joined her!

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Very cute! You should enter the Poultry Eating Pumpkins contest!!! https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...n-hal-poultry-pumpkin-eating-contest.1415582/

 

[deidreg]

Sooooo, after consulting with BYC members, Olive is likely Oliver. My first clue was big feet, then a reddish comb. Also (s)he has already spent some time in chicken jail. I'll be keeping a close eye on the flock dynamics. Hoping this can work out, but am looking into plans B and C if needed. Will also be contacting the farm that guaranteed me a hen...

 

[deidreg]

Oh no! Well keep an eye on him. If he gets too aggressive with the girls, you may need to keep him permanently separated.

Yes, I can budge together a temporary coop for him if needed, then I'll need to find him a home. Always getting more adventures than I bargained for!

 

[deidreg]

UPDATE: Oliver went to his new home at a nearby farm this morning. Sorry to see him go, but he'll have more freedom to be himself there.

Well the time has come to face facts and find Oliver a new home. He's an awesome cockerel, now 13 weeks, but I like my neighbors. I can't ask them to tolerate a rooster. I've posted in the free rehoming and Connecticut threads. If you know someone who is interested, let me know!

 

[zyzzyr]

We created a chicken tower with spare lumber, a bucket, and some Quick Crete. They're still figuring it out, and they're fun to watch. Also gave them a bunch of dried leaves and a bit of scratch to dig for today. I've never seen them happier!

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That looks like great fun for them! You sure are treating your little hens well

 

[deidreg]

Interesting essay about backyard chickens in The New York Times. I relate to many of the author's experiences.