A very rare photo of June, the mom. Note the light eye bar. She arrived June '19.

Dad "Barney" leaving the chicken house. He is used to seeing us.

Mom "June". A very rare photo as she is very elusive.

The first nest built in chicken house. Very large stick base. We had to lower it because of hot roof.

37 days first egg to fledge. Two leaving the chicken house for the first time. 5/5

5 days later.

Woodpiles are good for foraging. 5/14.

The 5 usually take a dirt bath before going to bed. 5/20

All 5 sleeping in a nestbox in our barn. 5/24

They were alarmed by something in a nearby tree. 5/28

2nd big nest June built. Built quickly 5/5-10. We had to lower it too.

Five more babies.

Nest no. 3- 4 fledged from this nest.