Spring means free chicken treats!

Menagerie Mama · 4/1/21

I just love how Violet, Poppy, and Rose are thrilled with handfuls of clover, dandelion greens and purple nettle :loveshower:

Zara · 4/1/21

Awww your girls are gorgeous!!! :swoon:

@fashionfobie

Menagerie Mama · 4/1/21

Thank you, Zara! I’ve had them since they were day old chicks, and love them to bits. They have very distinct personalities, but all are sweet, curious girls who will solicit affection :heart2:

I’ll have to take a photo or two later when the sun is on that side of the house, so you can really see their pretty, shiny feathers and redder combs when it’s not a biting 43 degrees outside (I think it’s such a fun fact that chickens can control the blood flow to their combs and feet in order to protect them from the cold)

I am the spinster aunt of the family, and as such, have had nieces and nephews with me at times. When I was starting a new flock four years ago, an urban living niece who was neurotic about many things in nature was coming to spend that summer. I already loved the breed, but the deciding factor of going with Buff Orpingtons was my feeling that a pretty/fluffy/docile/affectionate chicken would go over best

saroj12 · 4/1/21

I love your girls! :cloud9:

Menagerie Mama · 4/1/21

And, they are the best “garbage disposals”, turning kitchen scraps into eggs! During lockdown I was still eating scrambled, hard boiled, fried, frittata, omelette, baked goods... :cheer:

SeñorBirb · 4/1/21

They're so cute! I didn't know that they could control their blood flow... interesting!

saroj12 · 4/1/21

Menagerie Mama said:
And, they are the best “garbage disposals”, turning kitchen scraps into eggs! During lockdown I was still eating scrambled, hard boiled, fried, frittata, omelette, baked goods...

I want a couple but we have feral cats who are fed 3 square meals daily ( not my hobby). Plus I don’t think I have time. Scraps I have a ton daily!

Gigibirds · 4/1/21

I love those names!!! Rose, Violet and Poppy?!?! Cutest chickens EVER!!! I want chickens, but the coyotes would just eat them up

fashionfobie · 4/1/21

I love the dirt run! Luckily ladies.

Congrats on your flock :cloud9:

Chickens are absolutely wonderful.

AussieBird · 4/1/21

They look so happy

It's opposite here, the chookies get unlimited green during autumn and winter (cause it's quite wet), everything green dies in summer.

AussieBird · 4/1/21

Menagerie Mama said:
And, they are the best “garbage disposals”, turning kitchen scraps into eggs! During lockdown I was still eating scrambled, hard boiled, fried, frittata, omelette, baked goods...

You should come here. We actually start FREEZING eggs!

Menagerie Mama · 4/1/21

fashionfobie said:
I love the dirt run! Luckily ladies.

Congrats on your flock

Chickens are absolutely wonderful.

Once upon a time it was all grass in the run, now I spread pine bark nuggets a few times a year for their feet and for drainage. Their greens are thrown in by the handful, or consumed when they are out of the run for free ranging under supervision...hawks looooove the thermals over my 1/2 acre :scrstf:

fashionfobie · 4/1/21

Menagerie Mama said:
Once upon a time it was all grass in the run, now I spread pine bark nuggets a few times a year for their feet and for drainage. Their greens are thrown in by the handful, or consumed when they are out of the run for free ranging under supervision...hawks looooove the thermals over my 1/2 acre

It looks like fun for them! Kicking in the pine chips and taking dirt baths. It is perfect

Hawks are def something to be on the lookout for. My hens are on the smaller side so I understand. My hen, Starlight, also has fairly sever scoliosis which makes it more difficult for her to do some head rotation. However she generally gets on well for her condition.

camelotshadow · 4/2/21

Mockinbirdiva · 4/2/21

Menagerie Mama said:
I just love how Violet, Poppy, and Rose are thrilled with handfuls of clover, dandelion greens and purple nettle
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They certainly are beautiful ladies!

Menagerie Mama · 4/3/21

fashionfobie said:
It looks like fun for them! Kicking in the pine chips and taking dirt baths. It is perfect

Hawks are def something to be on the lookout for. My hens are on the smaller side so I understand. My hen, Starlight, also has fairly sever scoliosis which makes it more difficult for her to do some head rotation. However she generally gets on well for her condition.

They do really seem to like it...and, I love hearing them scratch around in it while I’m sitting on the deck above :swoon:

BirdWorld · 4/5/21

My chickens are overjoyed in the spring because of the abundance of worms

Yours are adorable! :swoon:

Spring means free chicken treats!

Menagerie Mama

Sprinting down the street

Zara

♥❀Livin´ in Lovebird Land❀☼

Menagerie Mama

Sprinting down the street

saroj12

Ripping up the road

Menagerie Mama

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SeñorBirb

Sprinting down the street

saroj12

Ripping up the road

Gigibirds

Rollerblading along the road

fashionfobie

Biking along the boulevard

AussieBird

Rollerblading along the road

AussieBird

Rollerblading along the road

Menagerie Mama

Sprinting down the street

fashionfobie

Biking along the boulevard

camelotshadow

Joyriding the Neighborhood

Mockinbirdiva

Cruising the avenue

Menagerie Mama

Sprinting down the street

BirdWorld

Rollerblading along the road