Category Archives: Pecking Order

Next, the electrified razor wire

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Michael

Well, this should put a lid on any further escape attempts.  Quite literally. Actually, the main function of this blue tarpaulin serving as a makeshift roof is to keep the pen dry(ish) and stop the feed in the feeders from … Continue reading →

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The naughty step

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Michael

Pearl (bottom left) is on the poultry equivalent of the naughty step (actually a sub-pen made from chicken wire and bricks) in an attempt to stop her bullying poor Ida (top right), who’s seizing the opportunity to have a drink. … Continue reading →

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The pecking order

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Michael

We woke up to a vivid illustration of where the phrase “the pecking order” originally came from, which was reinforced throughout the day. Pearl, the biggest and meanest, is firmly at the top, then Vi, Queenie and finally poor little … Continue reading →

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