This morning we banded the new flock of chickens. The older flock seems to escape often and as the young ones(11 wks old)start developing and look similar, we want to be able to tell them apart. This will be more important in the winter when we hope to let them free-roam a little more. They squeaked and squawked as we caught them coming out of the coop in the morning. We twisted a yellow plastic band around their leg, checked their vent and wings for bugs and irregularities, and away they went, clucking indignantly. We were sorely disappointed when, having finished banding all 24 of them, we looked around and found two bands already on the ground and off of the largest chickens' legs. We will have to see how well these bands hold, and may have to find a better style.
We have really enjoyed the eggs we have gotten. And my wife actually ate the cauliflower!! I'm hopeful for the green beans as well. Best wishes for Farm. May you succeed in your efforts! -- ss
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