Moving Day at the Farm

Today was a special day the last several chickens that where being housed in temporary housing where able to move into their new cages. The first set of cages where finished a few weeks ago and yesterday the second set was completed. When i arrived this morning i was very excited to see the cages ready to be occupied by there happy new residents. It took a little patience on my part as well as some quick thinking but i was able to get everyone into their new fancy accommodations. The boys where very well behaved with only a few complaints and a few little nips and the girls all went calmly especially with a little reassuring conversation. I notice that while moving or handling the chickens the others chickens on the farm join in a loud chatter until they know that everyone is alright it is quite amazing. I have learned that the chickens are very sensitive to their surroundings and are quite aware of what is taking place on the farm all the time and they make a great security system. When i was done for the day i could tell that the chickens where very comfortable and happy in their new homes and as i walked to my car i could hear them calling out their thanks to me which really made my day.