It looks like the "pecking order" has finally been established in the chicken house. My favorite rooster, Kellogg, seems to be firmly entrenched as 'King of the Coop', and from what I can tell, he's doing a really fine job! (I tried to hold a small coronation ceremony for him. I have the cutest, little-bitty crown that came off a wine bottle, but he refuses to wear it!) It's would look so regal on him! But, even without this adornment, the residents in the coop seems to know who is in charge.
It's absurd how some of the hens are now throwing themselves at him...whereas, just a few days ago, they all were spurning his advances! One little hen follows him everywhere he goes, and never misses a chance to "assume the position" in front of him. It's really tacky if you ask me. But, he does, on occasion, partake of her, um, offerings, if you get my drift! I guess this sort of thing is indigenous to all male species. (At least I didn't have to see any money change hands!) In Kellogg's defense, I can attest to the fact that she kept teasing him unmercifully, twitching her tail feathers & "cooing" at him! Guess not many roosters could have resisted the temptation!
Kellogg has really put Buddy in his place! Since establishment of a King, Buddy has not attacked me again....but I'm not taking any chances. I will continue to carry my stick when I venture into his domain! I still see him eyeing me, as if waiting for an opening to attack, but it's harder for him, now that he has to keep an eye on Kellogg, as well. (This is probably what creates "cross-eyed" chickens!!)
I'm not sure if the chickens know it is Easter Sunday, or not, but they've certainly been working overtime in the egg-laying department! Yesterday's count was 150 eggs!! I didn't figure they'd miss a few, so I helped myself to about 3 dozen of the biggest ones. I'm hoping that at least a few of the remaining eggs will be incubated & hatched! I'd love to see a few little chicks running around the coop.....but then...
so would the neighbor's two cats!!
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