What a Difference a Day Makes

Hi Everyone,

I posted in The Hen House yesterday that our top hen passed on and you all have sent such kind and comforting condolences.  Thank you!  My husband after stating emphatically yesterday afternoon that there would be no more hens - he just couldn't go through this again, Has had a rethink! We're going to give it a week to insure that there's nothing sinister going on health-wise with the remaining two and then next weekend, get several new hens.  We woke up this morning talking about what we will do differently this time around, how we will help the hens adjust to new flock mates and possibly what kind to get this time round.  Our hearts still ache for Repecka, but life goes on and we have decided that we just can't do without at least five hens!     Just thought I'd share this long but good news.

Well done LittleRedHen I know what you mean. Have to move on. I sat out today in sun missing Bess loads but enjoying watching Mo and her chicks out of coop into the garden for the first time joining Minnie and her chick, A few minor warning pecks but some great communal sunbathing. Still not sure whether to get a couple more layers.

I'm glad that you said 5 or six hens in a flock.  My husband says to just get two more and I say three.  Our last two hens are just wandering around aimlessly.  Neither one wants to be top hen.  I'll be glad when next weekend comes.  Thank you, again, for all your warm support!