What did you do with your flock today?

She is eating and drinking and joined everyone for treats, and also spunky enough to go after some of the baby chickens too. No sign of mites, no sickly sounds, eyes are bright and clear and not molting. She generally chose places under or near cover to lay, but she chooses to lay under the cover most of the time when lounging. I know silkies don’t always use nest boxes, so I wondered if she was just gonna lay wherever. I hope she’s okay too 😩
she may be a tad sore if a rooster has been perstering her
 
she may be a tad sore if a rooster has been perstering her
Oh, I didn’t even think about that! I’m sure you’re right that some might definitely be that! Especially given his size compared to hers. I really want to move him into the coop with the standard chickens, but they’re still slightly too young and terrified…so hopefully he is gentle enough. Poor girl! She was all snuggled up with him on the roost bar tonight though 😍
 
Oh, I didn’t even think about that! I’m sure you’re right that some might definitely be that! Especially given his size compared to hers. I really want to move him into the coop with the standard chickens, but they’re still slightly too young and terrified…so hopefully he is gentle enough. Poor girl! She was all snuggled up with him on the roost bar tonight though 😍
He is not trying to hurt her but do you hve a dog crate he could have time out in ?
 
He is not trying to hurt her but do you hve a dog crate he could have time out in ?
I do! I will keep an eye on him and see if it’s needed for a little bit. I got all the baby chicks so he’d have more ladies his size…they’re just slow :) He is pretty good with them considering his size…for now. I know it’s between 6-8 months when they really start to turn things on full speed…correct? After a year they level out more? He’s really been very well behaved—especially when I compare him to my quail roosters! They’re brutal to each other and their hens sometimes!
 
@kurby22 how’s Fuzzbert doing?
Thank you for asking! She seems to be a bit more herself today. I saw her eat, drink and this afternoon she dust bathed with her sister 😍 I’m keeping a close eye on her but feeling like she’s acting fairly normal.
 

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