Well its been awhile and there is a lot to catch up with... a new member of the community arrived. A young rooster who is trying his hardest to control the hens and catch them for a 'quickie'! but they have other ideas... he is learning and as his voice breaks his crowing is not as strained, we've decided to call him Russell 'Crow'.
He's a Plymouth Rock rooster to match the 4 PR hens that Charles bought from a lady in Kyogle, but he seems to fancy the 4 mongrel bred younger hens. Typical male... heehee!
Russell with his Harem.
He has taken to following Charles around like a faithful dog and comes running as soon as he sees him. Me on the other hand, he doesn't trust and has had a few goes at me (I have put him on warning that he could taste very nice!!!) I play with the hens and pick them up and scratch them, which I think he perceives as a threat to his authority. But as long as I get the eggs I'm happy!
More updates tomorrow!
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