And now there are 14. One of the hens hasn't shown up for two days now. I was hoping she would be running around the coop this morning, but alas, she wasn't. Then I thought she might re-join the flock today and show up this evening. No, she was not there.
I am sad. They are such happy, sociable little things. I hope her death was quick.
Sorry to hear of another loss Susie. Been having a bit of the same here. Chickens are difficult to keep entirely safe!
ReplyDeleteYes, I am finding that out. I still regret that I didn't put them into the enclosure before I lost SEVEN of them to the hawks! My reaction time was far too slow!
ReplyDeleteI'm really packing in the bedding now, to keep their digs insulated. I still have an opening for ventilation, but considering trimming that down to about an inch. That should be enough.