I wasn't worried about them laying their eggs in secret places because they've stopped laying for the winter. Between Brett, me and the roosters I figured we could keep an eye out for hawks.
The chickens were thrilled. Initially, they stuck pretty close to their run.
Then they ventured further out. The Lakenvelder immediately nabbed a baby rat. Lakenvelders are exceptional foragers and she certainly lived up to her breed's reputation.
Dixie Chick is all grown up. She's a lovely hen, don't you agree?
The chickens scratched in the leaves, ate green grass, and dug for worms by the stream bed until dark.
They had a very good day.
I do love chickens and yours seem pretty happy.
ReplyDeleteA very good day :-).
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful day for the chickens!
ReplyDeleteMaybe if you let them out more often, you might see less rodents? ;)
That's interesting. Nature's way of culling their enemies. I hope she eats all the rats on your property!
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