I have to start from scratch. Besides my last run with chickens was experimental and this time a potential meat shortage means doing things the semi-commercial way. After I move I can possibly get back a lot of my genetics because I am in contact with the people I sold birds to. The guy who got my Ayam Cemanis I held them until he could save up the money and was very thankful. He said I can get free hatching eggs from him when I start back up.
Welcome back!
Everyone seems to be coming together though. They all hang out and the only time I see any pecking is when food is involved, nothing major. Roost time sounds rough but I'm letting them work it out. Talked to the kid who is taking the 4 red girls; showed him my coops, the feed I use and explained what I'm doing for the heat. The chicks are getting big!
Flock update
The rooster has managed to mate with a few girls. I've noticed he and one of the red girls hang out quite a bit. He went after the white and black pullet last night and in the midst of mating he was attacked by the red Nn girl. She literally shoved him off and stalked away
Garden update
I bought some hay for mulching and put a bunch down. I need to add some around a few bushes tomorrow along with some other chores. The grass in the pool is tall enough that the chickens can get to some of it and the bare spots in the dog yard are filling in quite nicely. The glads are getting tall, some around 8 to 10 inches already. Rabbit poop and worm castings seem to be the ticket.
I did laugh, out loud! She is doing fine, integrating well. She hangs out with the chicks or her brother mostly but the older girls are starting to accept her.
