The 4 chickens are settling in very well. Had them about 6 weeks now and they are getting friendlier, had a few chicken cuddles. After one flew over the fence into next doors garden we looked into putting up a higher fence and went for the cheap option, bought some bamboo screens as we just wanted a barrier to deter them. Works really well, they have stayed in the garden ever since. Didn't want to clip their wings as they like to have a little fly about from time to time! Not wrecking the garden despite my fears, even sit in the raised beds and pick at the bugs, haven't touched the salad! Just ate the single chard plant that was left over from allotment planting, and that was for them anyway. Cats are still a little wary of them, one chicken went to sit next to Rosie the cat in the sunshine and started pecking her tail because she was swishing it. Rosie wasnt impressed. Still no eggs yet but their combs are reddening up so hopefully they will be mature enough soon.
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