Last night the main flock went to bed at six o’clock. Since we have had the new shed they go in early so they must really like it in there.
By half past six the new girls had been up to the patio and topped up on pellets and water. At quarter to seven they were still pottering about near the patio area. I said to my husband that rather than let them perch up as usual and have to then shoo them down it would be better to try to get them to go in at this point.
We got behind them with our arms outstretched and guided them towards the Shed. They ran at speed straight through the pop hole. It was so easy as they obviously knew where to go. I felt really pleased and think they may go in on their own tonight. Even if they don’t we will guide them again as it is easy enough to do.
The original flock were in their usual place on the top perch
Speckles went straight to the top rung of the ladder
I love the way they are looking at each other.
Butterscotch is working her way up the ladder
When Butterscotch sits like this she reminds me of the puppet, Orville the duck. Any one who remembers Orville will know what I mean.
A bit of a change in positions
A very successful evening.
This morning Butterscotch was in a dust bath when Peaches and Barley joined her. The three were really close pecking at the dust around them as they do. I went for my camera but as soon as I was through the gate Peaches and Barley rushed towards me.
Butterscotch in a dust bath
A little later Speckles was in a dust bath. I couldn’t get a closer photo than this as she is still very wary of me.
Speckles in a dust bath
The girls must feel quite settled to be enjoying dust baths. I am so pleased with how well this integration has gone.
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Hurrah!
I can’t quite believe how well it’s all going.
YEA, I’m so happy for you. You must be thrilled. Flock integration always seems like the biggest hurtle.
I am really thrilled. It has gone so much better and quicker than I expected.
Butterscotch does look a bit duckish in a couple photos. 😉
I’m so glad that no other fights have broken out lately, and that the new girls are starting to like their new home!
I do think Butterscotch looks a bit duckish too. I am amazed how short lived the fights have been. It’s as though they have sorted it already. I am really pleased with how everything has gone.