Well, I went out and spoke with Jerri, gave her some carrits and asked her if she would be so kind as to bestow a filly or colt before midnight tonight for Rob and me as we are celebrating our anniversary today. She gladly took the carrits, but did not give me the plan of action. However, I did see one of the nurses tiptoeing out of the stall with what appeared to be a page from the foaling manual. When I looked at her directly, she lifted her feathers and high tailed it out of there. A couple of the other hens were squawking, run, run don't let her catch you.
I will tell you all this much, Jerri is so relaxed in the birthing area that I could probably walk in, halter the baby and lead him or her out...incredible.
Shared carrits with Apple, she just lubs to be lubbed on..and of course wants her share of treats as well.
Stephanie
