I got a shock today when I saw Fleur, one of our Belgium Bantams, fly onto the roof of the chicken coop today. This was preceded by a rather intense shrieking from one of the chickens so I can only assume Fleur was spooked by one of the others. I knew my little chickens could fly but not 2 m from the ground without an intermediate platform. I was so amazed at this feat that I grabbed the camera and took some snaps. As I was doing this, it occurred to me that perhaps Fleur was enjoying the view a little too much...enough to make the leap over the hedge to 'freedom'. Using a broom handle, I coaxed her off the roof and back onto the ground. Hopefully, there are no further incidents of this nature. Nevertheless it has got me thinking that perhaps it is time I snipped those flight feathers....
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AuthorBased in Canberra, Australia, I am a mother of two gorgeous little girls. I would describe myself as a 'retired' molecular and cell biologist, now a full time mum, part-time student, lover of cute cakes, builder of one chicken coop and possibly also a crazy chicken lady in the making. Categories
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