It is sooo cold. Brrrr. OK. Chick talk. Apparently chickens can get bored or have too much light. One of the signs is pecking feathers on other chickens. How did I find this out, you ask? Annabelle has a bare spot above her tale. Maleficent is starting to get one. Called my resident expert, Eddy, and he said probably too much light. I had been leaving it on for heat. As Eddy says, they have down coats. So, lights out! Hoping this is the problem. Next likely cause is overcrowding. Got 2 eggs today. Now if I could get all 6 laying, I would have the extra eggs I wanted. The girls were thrilled today when I bought some fresh kale and attached it to the inside of the fence. Champ has been going out with me when I take care of the girls. He is doing very well. I am pleased. The stray cat that has been around lately was not pleased. Well, we shall see what the weather holds.
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