The gang of six has arrived!
Did I tell you the details? I posted in a local chicken group that I was looking for 2-3 girls, breed not important. Anna replied that she had six 3-year old girls (her entire flock) to re-home and she'd give them to me. Now three years old is a bit past their "prime" but still plenty young to be with us for a while. So I happily said OK!
They arrived on Friday and are segregated from our hellions in the same area Stevie was recently in. That's why I had to wait for Stevie to be integrated before I could pick up the newbies. Anyway, of course, the girls were stressed for the first couple of days.
Here they huddled in a corner when I entered the coop.
In the last two days they have calmed a bit and don't cower when either Rick or I enter. But we're waiting a few days to fully integrate them -- the thought of trying to corral them after free range time is a bit scary.
I must say Sharone is very interested and talks to them frequently.
I'm still working on names so if you have any suggestions, toss them out.
They are beautiful hens, and so very generous of Anna to gift them to you. I 'spect you knew they would be well loved.
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Jo
Jo, I'm surmising they weren't an integral part of the family, although I know she wanted them to live well in their new surroundings.
DeleteI meant to say she would know 😊
ReplyDeleteOh Janet..how lovely for you and the new girls. They look adorable. Looks like you are going to have your hands full for a bit but how lovely that they have found their forever homes with you. Looking forward to knowing their names. I always name my girls with 'old fashioned 'lady' names, such as my little Edith. Lots of luck with the integration. Sending much love to you all.
ReplyDeleteThanks Louise. Integration going pretty well -- they're catching on to the routine.
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