Ai ai ai ai ai aaaaaa

Trying to spell out how the birds sound is like ascii art. I'll see if I can get an audio file to do it justice; but in the meantime, here's what they look like when screaming:



Nearly the whole pack made it outside today, though the youngsters were probably chased out. Still, it's a new record for outdoor exploration.

And they DO need to get out: they've pecked open the feed bag and oyster shell bag, scooping their contents out all over the coop floor, and pulled out the timing tabs for the automatic light. They are constantly knocking over the water containers and spilling food. I scold them but I think they like the attention.

Some of the young birds are discovering the millet during snack time. They are still petrified of being picked up though; on the other hand, YT is getting easier to pick up (or maybe I'm getting better at holding him).

Kittywhee still seems to be broody. It's too cold for egg laying though, so maybe it's just play-setting.