Oh, more chick talk from me
Operation Red is going great. Mom hasnt pecked anybody once. I shooed them out from under her so they would eat, and mom staid on the nest and talked to them When the crows started screaming she made some urgent sounds and they came running back to her. Then she looked them over while they stood at her chest and everyone was happy. Then they all tucked under and mom is on the lookout for trouble, even though the only thing getting in this coop is a bear or a scrawny weasel or snake. And she could possibly kill a snake!
So yay. This makes my life easier. Meanwhile I'm still sitting in the coop watching for trouble... Short term time wastage will pay off. Plus, I'm filled with cute