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I had an interesting development with my flock. Rahab has been taking her four chicks up on the roost, for 3-4 days. The other broody, Tamar, is still sleeping with her two chicks in a nest box. Last night I checked after dark, everyone was in their place up on the roost, even Hannah who has...

I had a chick badly injured that way, though the perpetrator was the rooster.

What a good broody! My Martha stayed an extra three days and successfully handled a staggered hatch. She can hatch again next year if she's so inclined.

I love the peeking pictures! :love

Looks like she picked a good spot, then?

On a similar note: Somehow Rahab wound up with Tamar's chicks as well as her own! I liked how she didn't go after them. Everyone is back with the correct momma this evening. :cool:

Yeah Fret! Hope the chicks are okay.

They also have an abysmal adoption rate for their shelters. A few years ago PETA workers were caught on camera going onto someone's porch and stealing their dog, which they then euthanized. I wouldn't give them the time of day. Tax: Zacchaeus, aka Zack, is growing up!

I am happy to hear Mow is feeling better.

Speaking of broodies...

The bantams are so small, I just don't see it being worth the time and energy to clean them.

I'm looking to add the next generation of pullets, to keep the flock going, and eggs coming. The current hens are keeping my lone cockerel in check, reminding him of his place, though he's only 8 weeks old. I might keep a second cockerel from the latest hatch, as long as they can get along...

My original ten were 7/3. :oops: Then I got 5 boys from 5 eggs with the April hatch. It's looking like 3 of each from the latest hatch, hope so. You can check out today's pictures here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/fuzzis-chicken-journal.1550586/post-27811724

Perched in the tree :love

Mine are 18 days old. Ooh! Yard clippings!

How old are the chicks, now?

Someone told me that if you have two broodies with chicks at the same time sometimes they will nest together... Tamar is in the back, a lower rank hen. Rahab and her four got in after Tamar and her two chicks were settled in the box. I didn't see it as benevolent, but probably a display of...

Only one cockerel left, Zacchaeus. He tried to crow this morning.

Four 8 week old cockerels are headed for the auction in the morning. I'm going to miss the little delinquents. I'm sure the hens will not! :lol: All are going except this little guy, recently named Zacchaeus, aka Zack. Love the dad pictures, @Shadrach !

Your description of the blueberry chase made me laugh. And I love the dad time photos. Good boy, Henry!