supervision
3 stories filed under supervision on Alektorophobia. The newest of them: “New Feathers, Fowl Feelings: My Silkie Hen Is Not Egg-cited”, “Cluck-tastic Scump is the feathered hero our flock never knew we needed.”, and “Our feathered friend needs a little Mozart and a lot of love”. So, I added two silkie chicks to my otherwise mellow flock of a Brahma, a Leghorn, and a Silkie hen with her roo, Tony. Scump sounds like an absolute legend, and honestly, she might be too smart for her own good. Chickens. Everything there is to know about chickens and the fear of them. The list below is every supervision story on Alektorophobia, newest first.
New Feathers, Fowl Feelings: My Silkie Hen Is Not Egg-cited
So, I added two silkie chicks to my otherwise mellow flock of a Brahma, a Leghorn, and a Silkie hen with her roo, Tony. Everyone was happy... until they weren't. My Silkie hen is giving the newcomers the cold shoulder, a mild peck here, a dramatic avoidance there. Tony, bless his heart, tried to play dad and sit on them, but the chicks promptly retreated. For now, the babies bunk in a cozy shed spot while I supervise their daytime free-runs. It's all very "cluck-tastic" and non-violent, but will they ever be one big, happy feathered family? Should I nudge them toward a group roost?
Cluck-tastic Scump is the feathered hero our flock never knew we needed.
Scump sounds like an absolute legend, and honestly, she might be too smart for her own good. A chicken who defends the bullied and squares up to bulldogs? That's not just sweet, that's a tiny feathered superhero with a serious napoleon complex. Her size is her only real flaw, and it's a doozy when she's convinced she can take on anything that looks at her Jersey Giants wrong. I love the house chicken idea, especially since you work from home. The real challenge isn't her smarts, it's her little heart breaking when she thinks she's missing out. Maybe a window perch near your office could let her keep an eye on you without the full-on screaming match.
Our feathered friend needs a little Mozart and a lot of love
Oh, my heart. Reading this, I can practically feel that frantic, helpless rush when you hear the commotion and run outside too late. Your poor girl might not have a scratch, but that doesn't mean she isn't shaken to her little feathered core. It's so sweet that you thought of the baby Mozart, honestly, that's some next-level chicken parenting. I'm sending you all the good vibes. The limping is a bit of a worry, though. Even if the dog didn't break skin, a hard grab or twist can pull a muscle or cause some deep bruising. Keeping her separated in a cool, dark room is a perfect call. It gives her a safe space to decompress and lets you watch her.