We went for a visit to Spurn Point today and in Easington we saw several groups of hens, some free ranging like these and some in mesh enclosures. I think the lady above is a black rock and the little madam hurrying across the field below is a Light Sussex.
I'm still debating what hens to start with. I thought of retired battery hens as it seems like a good life to give them but from advice on the Poultry Chat forum - address on the right - I understand it's preferable to have some experience with other hens first, so you can tell if they are exhibiting 'normal' chicken behaviour or something problematical due to their un-natural lives so far. I havent totally made my mind up. I will probably go with whatever is available first.
We went for a visit to Spurn Point today and in Easington we saw several groups of hens, some free ranging like these and some in mesh enclosures. I think the lady above is a black rock and the little madam hurrying across the field below is a Light Sussex.
I'm still debating what hens to start with. I thought of retired battery hens as it seems like a good life to give them but from advice on the Poultry Chat forum - address on the right - I understand it's preferable to have some experience with other hens first, so you can tell if they are exhibiting 'normal' chicken behaviour or something problematical due to their un-natural lives so far. I havent totally made my mind up. I will probably go with whatever is available first.
