A more sensible Marigold. |
Who wouldn't want to roost here??? |
Marigold is moulting and is suddenly rebelling against social roosting and sleeping solo! Instead of roosting in her elevated penthouse (or should that be henthouse) with the rest of our mini flock, she is roosting alone and out in the open on the roof of their day shelter exposed to the elements. With many fewer feathers than would be considered ideal for normal November temperatures, we have been sneaking down after dark and putting her up to roost with the others in the House for Hens. This is met with much ingratitude, squawking and pecking! Now - why in the world would a moulting hen give up the safety, warmth and comfort and decide to start roosting out in the open??
Naturally, in these darker shorter days, egg production is down and with the loss of Henny Penny, we're down to about 1-2 per day.
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