Peach time with the girls! (And Melchior) + photos identifying each lady
Rime, Black Bearded Belgian D'Anver - ~5 years old. Raised Enfys, Helga and Brunhilda (all of whom were hatchery chicks bought at TSC and smuggled home on the bus bc Rime was sitting on infertile eggs wanting babies) - extrEMELY VOCAL
Enfys, Silver Sebright (possibly) - 3 years old. Very shy but elegant, good egg layer
Brunhilda, White Silkie - 3 years old. Goes broody constantly. In the middle of a molt so she's a little bald. Overall super chill.
Helga, BB Red Old English Game - 3 years old. The smallest, fattest, and completely fearless of all of the birds. Top of the pecking order.
Zephyr, Black Sumatra - 1 year, hatched out in my house alongside Melchior. Her 'chicken' noises imitate Melchior's and they are bonded to each other. Very cute.
Melchior, Mixed Call Duck - 1 year. The only boy in the flock, bonded to Zephyr (but never tried to mate with her or anyone). Stays in his lane unless someone is upsetting Zephryr.
Quilt is our 9 year old Pyncheon rooster, and the Best Rooster Ever. He has always taken fantastic care of his hens, is never rough or mean, but will defend his women with his life. (And he is just as considerate of his people!)
Figs is a 2 year old Pyncheon hen/roo with an attitude... but is so solicitous with Quilt. She looks after him as well as he looks after her, so they now have a chicken run to themselves where Quilt can spend his retirement years with his girl, and she can just relax with her favourite guy.