TheCoop

The ladies have been enjoying the warmer weather and seem to be quite smitten with their new sandbox. At least one is in there most of the time. Here are Libby, Rodan, and Mothra demonstrating how proper dust bathing is achieved.

The ladies tried a banana today and it received a tepid response. That's not unusual the first time they try things so it may be well-received the next time. Luckily they had a watermelon backup and that got devoured.

The ladies are enjoying a special holiday treat today. These pomegranate seeds were a huge hit and something to momentarily take their minds off the cold wet weather.

This Lavender Orpington began laying yesterday. She hasn't figured out the nesting boxes yet but that provides us with a front row seat for the process.

There was spaghetti squash available at the local market so the ladies are getting a taste. Pretty certain it's a hit. They haven't met a squash that they didn't like! :-)

Warm oatmeal with corn is a surefire way to draw the ladies out of their henhouse. It's only 24°F here but you would never know given the crowd. They didn't hangout long after it was all gone though and opted for the warmth inside.

It's late in the season but it was sunny and warm today and looks to be the last for the near future. As always, the juicy red fruit is a big hit.

Last night was the coldest weather that the ladies have experienced. A warm treat seemed like just the right thing this morning. Apparently it was a hit.

The ladies got some hanging cauliflower this afternoon. They went right after it but the swinging created some jump scares for them. Beatrice's cameo was an unexpected bonus.

The ladies have been spending a lot more time in the henhouse with the change in seasons. Today was extremely pleasant though so they spent more time in the run and even had a special treat!

Corn, sunlight, and warm weather is a recipe for happy ladies.

The weather has definitely turned and we're fully into Fall. The ladies have been hanging out in the henhouse but a good treat brings them out every time.

The ladies realize the weird orange thing is edible and maybe not so scary after all.

There's a new squash in town and the ladies are concerned.

I usually hold onto the yogurt cups when the ladies get mealworms but decided to put them on the ground today. They aren't fans of how the cups tip over and roll around but that doesn't stop them from still enjoying this treat.

The ladies have just finished a treat of mealworms and are enjoying the sunshine. It's amazing to see how Bell and Sophie's tail feathers have come in recently. They are definitely growing up!

It was a little warmer this afternoon so the ladies enjoyed some frozen veggies. There was a lot more corn than peas and it was still the first to disappear.

The weather is changing and we're having some cooler temperatures. Many of the ladies have been hanging out in the henhouse to stay out of the wind. They all came out to visit though.

The ladies have been hanging out in the shade today to stay cool. They're having their first experience with butternut squash. It's getting mixed reviews.

The growing season is coming to a close and the ladies are enjoying the last of the freshly shucked corn. Still a fave.

The ladies do love them some melon. Nom, nom, nom!

The ladies enjoyed some blueberries today. Serving them in cups was different but they figured it out quickly. They have so much fun playing keep away from each other!

Look at 'em go. :-)

We processed several pounds of zucchini today and had seeds and insides leftover. There was also some extra cilantro from a recent dinner. It seemed appropriate that the ladies should enjoy them instead of just putting these directly into the compost pile.