by tracibenoit | Apr 18, 2019 | chickens
Henny is still living at the house. It’s been just over 3 months since her break, but I don’t want to put her back at the barn with all of the others. She’s got a special place, mainly in the garage where she’s decided to lay and roost. Again, it’s Henny’s...
by tracibenoit | Mar 14, 2019 | chickens
Henny Chesney comes and goes as she pleases now. She helps in the garden by scratching around, picking up worms and keeping me company. She also enjoys a good afternoon nap in the shade of a tree, while I hold her in my lap on the swing. Who’s in charge...
by tracibenoit | Feb 27, 2019 | chickens
Henny Chesney is now allowed to move around outside as she pleases. I’m keeping her near the house, which is at least 200+ yards from the barn and any other chicken. She still comes inside in the evening to her ‘coop’ in my bathroom. She even knows that’s where she...
by tracibenoit | Feb 19, 2019 | chickens
I’m worried about Henny Chesney’s leg. I got my son to hold her today while I changed her splint and I could see her leg is clearly bent. It almost looks like the bones aren’t meeting up like they should, like she’ll never be able to use her leg like this. The leg...
by tracibenoit | Jan 31, 2019 | chickens
Henny Chesney is making strides. Well, not actual strides since she still can’t walk, but she’s started standing on one leg more often. She puts the injured leg down towards the ground but doesn’t actually put any weight on it. She hops on the good leg a little. She...
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