Well, no eggs yet. DRATS! But I have heard it can take 2-3 weeks after a stress/trauma for eggs to appear - and I would say they got a good one with moving and then 2 dog attacks, 1 just outside the coop and the other 1 successfully killing Goldie. RIP Goldie.
But since then, I have been diligent on the dogs and sitting with the ladies everyday, giving them treats. Today, we had success, the Ladies took dried mill worms from our hands. And I was able to catch Penny and Gina! for some forced loving. Luke and Laine both held them. Penny was quite and still but wouldn't eat from my hand and Gina! was crazy but would eat.
Now Penny seems to have a cough. I Google'd it (thus I am an expert) and found that she may just have allergies (cedar fever) or she could have chicken respiratory illness. She does have the squirts, but is eating and doing all she can to get treats. However, I do find her in the coop most often. And while holding her, I did look in her mouth and sniff her nose for a foul smell. Nothing found and since I don't really know what is normal, I assumed all was good.
Popcorn aka Poppie is the most fiesty, the boss lady, and hard to catch (well not able to at all thus far). She lets Gina! know who is boss, even though Gina! is twice her age and size.
You know, we don't have eggs and it has only been a week, but the chickens have given us something to do outside that we have fun with and since the coop is near the swing set, there is lots of swingning and chatting going on. If no eggs ever appear and the family connection stays, these chickens are more than worth it.
Praying and hoping for eggs!
Your Favorite Chicken Farmer,
Allison
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