Pecking Order

What's the Line-up?

After a heck of a lot of pecking and squawking, we have order. Well at least for today we do.

Violet is the leader. She enjoys eating every treat first, running at the head of the flock, and sitting on your lap.

Petunia's on deck. She is still the smallest chicken, but she is a force. She loves to forge for bugs, chase Violet, and run around the coop.

Daisy is literally up next. She is our cuddle-bunny, taken the place of our beloved Brahmas. Daisy likes to follow us around as well as perching on shoulders and heads!

Myrtle's 4th in the batting order. She is the den mother. Myrtle Mum is the first in the coop at dusk and then comes down the ramp clucking to round up the stragglers. She inspects the inside of the coop when I turn over the straw.

Forsythia is a beauty. She doesn't usually hop on our laps, but does let you pick her up. She coos in response to whistling. Don't be fooled, she's a spitfire. She's the last one in the coop, often leading us in a chase around the coop. Forsythia chases our cat across the yard, into the house, or over the fence!

Marigold is at the bottom of the pecking order. Other than missing out on the first treats, she doesn't seem to mind. She circles back after the other girls eat and then takes her time. She does not like the snow, but doesn't like being left behind. She clucks loudly when she can't see the other girls. On sunny days, Marigold loves to lay on her side in the grass.

Thanks for reading about our beautiful gals.