Mid-October means donkeys are sucking down hay like it's water. From their loud bellows it seems they are in a perpetual state of starvation.
That sexy sleek summer look is gone and the fuzzy winter look is starting to show.
I still shake my head at the fact the donks are sleek for only about three months of the year. I think Mother Nature should make some modifications.
The three new chicken girls (can't call them "little" any longer) are actually starting to mingle with the big girls - successfully without getting bullied. Well not always, but there are occasions now and then. Even little Marigold who is low in the pecking order will put one of the new girls in her place. Everyone is capable of being a bully from time to time.
Last post I told you Rick had modified where the new girls perch at night. Let me try to explain.
Before we added the second bedroom to the chicken condo, we had a yellow window that was on the outside wall. We kept the window after the addition was complete. We'd leave it open so it was at a 90 degree angle to the wall. That's the spot the new girls chose as their bed - up high and no co-mingling with the bully girls. Even though we placed fresh newspaper on the yellow window daily, it became pretty soiled. So Rick dismantled the roosting branches no one ever used, removed the yellow window, and re-assembled the roost where the window had been. At first Clara, Storm, and Sharona said you've got to be kidding.
But it didn't take long for them to agree to the new arrangement.
I'm going to cut this short today. Upon leaving Tractor Supply this afternoon after yoga class, getting chickie and donk supplies, I was in a fender bender. No, not my fault which the other guy clearly explained to his insurance agent. But I now have a nicely dented quarter panel. Yippee. Anyway, although it was minor, I'm pooped. So I will bid you a good evening.
You created nice new sleeping arrangements for your chickens, and glad you are ok after the fender bender.
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