Grass

Yesterday we decided to give the girls a treat and bought a piece of turf to put in their enclosure. The new girls had been used to being kept in grassy pens and a lot of the green plants I had put in for them, have now been completely pecked.

At first they were wary, then pecked at the edges but wouldn’t step on it. Then they suddenly got the hang of it and all started pecking at the grass together. For the first time they were in complete harmony, no squabbling! They were so engrossed that I was able to get close to photograph them.

We all want the same bit!

Grazing in harmony

Enough grass now!

Last night we had family with us and went out to eat, so the chickens were left to put themselves to bed and solve any disputes on their own. On our return we checked in on them and they were all in the coop and quiet. I think I can now feel confident that they can sort out their own bed time routine. They seem to be getting along together much better already.