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ldawntaylor
Loving the herd life
Well, my hen seems to be adjusting to the chicks. The young ones don't seem frightened of her but they do keep a respectful distance. Even the ones I believe are roosters do.
I also noticed that every time I was out in the chicken coop yesterday she was watching those chicks. She also bedded down on the side of the hen house closest to where the chicks were.
Oh I know, I didn't do the introduction "properly". But, it has worked. I've heard of others that took all the steps and their two flocks never did integrate very well. It all depends on the personality of the birds. At least that is my theory.
I find myself thinking of the notion that there are as many ways to raise animals/birds as there are people raising them. And most of them are okay.
For now, I need to get ready for work.
So, until next time....
I also noticed that every time I was out in the chicken coop yesterday she was watching those chicks. She also bedded down on the side of the hen house closest to where the chicks were.
Oh I know, I didn't do the introduction "properly". But, it has worked. I've heard of others that took all the steps and their two flocks never did integrate very well. It all depends on the personality of the birds. At least that is my theory.
I find myself thinking of the notion that there are as many ways to raise animals/birds as there are people raising them. And most of them are okay.
For now, I need to get ready for work.
So, until next time....