SUSAN:
Two Spot is really growing! Take note of his new "comb" - just like #46 he has the punk-rocker 'do. And, like #46 he has a lot of other fun characteristics ... thinks he can beat anyone (even Buster, well, through the fence); ends up in really crazy places, like the Rooster's roost (no idea how he got there or why they allowed it) and at the very top of the inside of the coop just looking down at us); and basically he thinks he's the king of the world!
Because Two Spot is an "only child" he's been left alone for quite some time. Once his mom (#90) decided that she was ready to join the other hens (she started laying again), we let her out during the day and Two Spot was left alone in the Brooder. His chirps were just heart-breaking so we made some adjustments for him.
First we tore the original brooder apart. Then, we enclosed the middle section of the coop just for him. Now he could see through to the others because they are only separated by the plastic chicken wire. He has some perches in there. But, still he chirps and begs for socialization. So, Nigel started putting two of the meeker yutes in with Two Spot during the day. Now, though, Two Spot has joined the hens & yutes and tonight is spending his first night on their roost! It's a big day for Two Spot - he's so small compared to all of the others, but he's got a big heart (and ego!). Hmm... maybe it's just a big day for me, the Mother Chick!
I'm sure that Nigel will want to post more about the coop reconfiguration as it was quite the chore and he did most of the work!
Because Two Spot is an "only child" he's been left alone for quite some time. Once his mom (#90) decided that she was ready to join the other hens (she started laying again), we let her out during the day and Two Spot was left alone in the Brooder. His chirps were just heart-breaking so we made some adjustments for him.
First we tore the original brooder apart. Then, we enclosed the middle section of the coop just for him. Now he could see through to the others because they are only separated by the plastic chicken wire. He has some perches in there. But, still he chirps and begs for socialization. So, Nigel started putting two of the meeker yutes in with Two Spot during the day. Now, though, Two Spot has joined the hens & yutes and tonight is spending his first night on their roost! It's a big day for Two Spot - he's so small compared to all of the others, but he's got a big heart (and ego!). Hmm... maybe it's just a big day for me, the Mother Chick!
I'm sure that Nigel will want to post more about the coop reconfiguration as it was quite the chore and he did most of the work!
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