Hi
Im new to chickens but have always hoped to have a big enough garden one day to have some.I have just purchased 3 hens 9months old they are lovely a cochin,orpington and cochin cross.They seem to be settling in well and my 1st egg after just 5days (very exciting).
My orpington rosie seems to be the top hen bossing wilmar and honey about,they are now able to be free in the garden during the day which is nice.i was told orpingtons were quiet but rosie seems to like the sound of her own voice is this normal? I thought this was because she didnt like being confined to her run as she was used to being on a farm with lots of open space,she does seem better since having free acess to garden.Today was her worsed but then found an egg could this be why?
Alittle worried incase neighbours complain as she was making a din.Any advise would be great,hopefully she will settle as early days for all of us.