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Lady Mary strutting her stuff during free range time
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Week 5 backyard chicken keeping
The girls are no longer chicks - we're entering the world of pullets. Like any teen, they are ready to stretch their wings and fly. Cuddles with Mama hen (aka me) are less common than at week two.
At one month old they had outgrown their brooder box. They were ready to move into the new coop. There was just one problem, we hadn't finished building it yet! I thought it would soothe their ruffled feathers to see our progress. Instead of the cursory glances I expected, the girls immediately made themselves at home. They happily chirped, scratched, and told us that they were ready. Since I'm a pushover when they give me those cute little eyes, they moved in immediately, and we planned to complete the finishing touches during their free range time.
Here they are in their mostly finished coop enjoying their favorite treat - watermelon. They are 5 weeks old in the video.
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