Oh, no! I missed it. That hasn't happened in recent memory.

Thanks, @kenya !
Couldn't make it myself (wish I could have), but great photos! Almost makes it bearable to have missed it.

Happy cake and candle day, AL (AKA @thegawd )
Hope it's a good one! The weather here is nice and sunny ... I hope you have much the same where you are, and can have some fun outdoors.

Yes, what Ontario Chick said, re: egg shells ... sorry, forgot to mention that I microwave them for a few minutes, then crush them down to a fine crumble in my mortar and pestle. I don't trust that the calcium included in layer feed always has enough calcium for my hens' needs either, especially as ...

Do you have free-choice oyster shell or crushed egg shells available for them to eat as required? Is it possible that they need extra calcium? I crush up their eggshells and keep a dish filled for them in their run. Also, this time of year when they are molting, I try to give them extra protein trea...

I have enjoyed reading some of Will Ferguson's books in the past too - quirky sense of humour and a way with words, for sure. I will have to try to find a copy of Beauty Tips and give it a read myself. "Road Trip to Rwanda" springs to mind as the last Will Ferguson book I have read. A very good read...

Greetings from your hatch mates.

@@Kbr42 , this thread will give you some answers ...
Flock of Cream Brabanters *SOLD - PPU *

Looking forward to seeing a pic of the trio. If your number three looks similar to your number one, I'm willing to bet on it being a girl. Funny, mine was a two boy, one girl combo (I'm fairly certain that the one that didn't make was a boy).

Oh no, KB, that is terrible news. I know how it feels. I have to agree that it is personal, or at least the perp is someone you know or is acquainted with someone you know, given that they knew your routines.