What did you do with your flock today?

[Shetland lover]

I seriously appreciate the chickens clearing the beds for me.

We also let them clear our veg beds at our allotment and mini orchard. Even though all but one has feathered feet and aren't supposed to dig much, they do a grand job!

 

[Shetland lover]

I can't eat Doritos in front of Bridget unless I share. I swear she knows the sound the bag makes. She's NOT like my other chickens. They cluck, back and trill, she screams. It's unsettling to say the least.

Sounds just like my Penelope! She's a screamer too!

 

[Shetland lover]

I was going to get some vanilla ice cream for the house pet chicken. I've decided yogurt might be a better choice. I can add a little fruit or berries and she would be a queen for the day.

I'm sure she'll enjoy it. All mine love Greek yogurt with blueberries. Not saying they prefer it to ice cream, mind you...

 

[Shetland lover]

I didn't think there was an animal that doesn't like watermelon! Even my dogs will munch on it, and the horse will follow you to the ends of the earth in the hope you'll share some with her

Even my cats eat it!

 

[Shetland lover]

I've been working on the run for my chickens, first babies I've had in a long time. Roberto runs up to me every time I open the top of the tank we're using for a brooder... he's decided he likes to sit on my head. I know in my mind that his amazing personality will change as he goes through roo puberty, but I don't want him to change. I love his sweet little fluffy butt just the way he is.View attachment 3597194

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What a cute little! You might get lucky. All the cockerels I've had have kept their cute personalities. I handled them a lot and spent plenty of time just getting to know their little quirks. I've also been very lucky in that I've had hens who've very much kept them in their place in the teenage phase and stopped them turning into little butt heads.

 

[PopoMyers]

I love the young leaves in salads and cooked like spinach (actually think it has more flavour) but I've never thought about using the older, larger leaves. I'll definitely try that!

I used to saute the leaves with olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. I got lazy and just gave them to the chicklets, which they demolished except for the stems. Feeling sorry for them since the grass has gone dormant.

 

[PopoMyers]

Sounds just like my Penelope! She's a screamer too!

My roo Houdini screams and also does the egg song very loudly. He makes all kinds of interesting vocalizations.

 

[Mason Farm and Ranch]

Sounds just like my Penelope! She's a screamer too!

I didn't buy or hatch Bridget. She showed up in my yard one day. She's an Old English Standard Game Fowl. She's.... got 'Personality'. She's on her 3rd brood. We allow it because she is a terrific mom. ...and we're more than a little scared of her. We won't hatch her actual eggs because I can't handle another bird like her. She demands accommodation in the house and is a bit of a loner.

A hawk attacked her once. He did NOT have a good day. Between Bridget and my German Shepherd, he lost most of his tail feathers. His terrified exit was a comedy of errors and regret.

 

[kurby22]

What a cute little! You might get lucky. All the cockerels I've had have kept their cute personalities. I handled them a lot and spent plenty of time just getting to know their little quirks. I've also been very lucky in that I've had hens who've very much kept them in their place in the teenage phase and stopped them turning into little butt heads.

I think that’s partly why bantam cochin boys are so great—the hens are NOT shy about putting them in their place and they learn quickly! Saucy little girls

 

[kurby22]

I used to saute the leaves with olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. I got lazy and just gave them to the chicklets, which they demolished except for the stems. Feeling sorry for them since the grass has gone dormant.

Yummy! Bet they loved that!