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Who said that the two broodies would probably nest together at one point? :eek: When I saw the chicks' heads hanging out I didn't know both hens and six chicks were compressed into one small nesting box! I realized it after I looked at the picture. Whether or not warranted, I was concerned for...

Busy day today for the flock. I decided to remove the dog crate brooder, as it makes the hoop coop feel crowded. Tamar was only using it at night, and Rahab has moved her bunch into a nesting box for sleep. Boy did they enjoy the space, the uncovered dirt, AND the flake of straw I tossed down...

Last night I went out to the coop before full dark. Zack was on the A-frame roost, on one of the "steps" that's about 3' off the ground. As I approached I heard him make little nervous noises but I walked past without noticing him, though I spoke softly. After checking the wheelbarrow for eggs...

That's Rahab, and she's being protective of her chicks, so I understand. Notice she only chased him enough to establish a zone around the chicks. I suspect once he is obviously a rooster there will be a change in attitude by the hens. ;)

Zack is still being chased, poor little fellow.

When I left, about 12:30pm, they were still selling poultry, but getting towards the end.

I did not. But I kept hearing the bidder number called, so he/she was active, bought a lot. They had two Phoenix pairs for sale, beautiful. Most of the chicks and ducklings were selling for $1-$2 each, but with 6 in a lot.

Blue and Purple sold for $6 each, Dom cross and Limey sold for $3 each. Not great, but what their uncles sold for last year.

Well, now we know she's laying! :eek: Polish?

Lots of options Lots of ducks and even a Tom turkey! And goats... :cool: :oops: ;)

Limey and Dominique cross Blue and Purple, who was wild last night and this morning. His hormones must be rushing full force.

At the auction... Bidding doesn't start until 10.

Early this morning I heard a funny strangled sound from the coop. Zacchaeus is attempting to crow... probably now that his big brothers are gone.

The adventure begins...

They are too small for meat, maybe soup once they're adults, but who buys a rooster at an auction to make soup? Unlikely.

Agreed. But I miss them roosting on my lap. Tomorrow is the auction... :( I have taken cockerels to this auction house twice before, but when I realize the boys are leaving, for good, I get a little funny feeling in my stomach. I'll take my baskets out to the coop once it gets dark, then put...

Zacchaeus Looks like his band is getting tight. I'll go out in a few, remove it, and put a new one on. "Zacchaeus was a wee little chick, and a wee little chick was he..." 🎶

Sweet? :rolleyes: Well... :lol: Last night before it was dark I went out a little earlier than usual for a coop check. The hens were up on the roost...except Martha, back in a nesting box. Nope, up on the roost she went. The juvies were running around, making lots of noise. When they tried...

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And, in keeping with my Biblical trend, LC gets a new name...Zacchaeus. He can be Zack or Zacky for short. Who was Zacchaeus?