THE GIRLS OUT BACK

Meet the flock.

Eleven hens, one pecking order, and no two personalities alike. We’re introducing them one at a time, with the real photos and a little of what makes each of them herself.

2 of 11 hens introduced so far

Moon Racer, a black hen, standing in the backyard run

MEET THE TEAM · Part 1 of 11

Moon Racer

Colouring: Black, with polka-dot “apron” markings across her chest.
In the pecking order: Number two in command.
Personality: All business. She takes enforcing the rules very seriously.
Good to know: Most likely in the flock to go broody, and the most likely to object to an introduction. Please admire her from a respectful distance. She’s a biter.
Egg colour: Not on record yet.

Tigra, a buffy gold hen with dark lacing on her feathers

Tigra in the backyard, her comb flopped over one eye

MEET THE TEAM · Part 2 of 11

Tigra

Colouring: Warm buffy gold, every feather edged in fine dark lacing. It catches the light when she turns just right.
In the pecking order: Right in the middle. She stays out of the squabbles.
Personality: Shy, and she would probably prefer you admired her from a polite distance. The pretty face is deceiving.
Good to know: A cunning huntress and the best mouser on the place. She catches them without any fuss. Her comb flops to the right and drapes over one eye, and she’s even better looking than her pictures.
Egg colour: Lovely cream-coloured eggs.

What chicken personalities have you noticed in your own flock?

We’d love to hear about yours. Tell us about your hens, or ask about ours, and we’ll get back to you when we’re able.

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