Our neighbours also have hens, 7 really beautiful girls, all raised together from eggs and bought at point of lay.
They live in a huge stable and free range from dawn until dusk on 5 acres of the most verdant grass I have ever seen.
They’re also a very neighbourly flock who tend to visit on a daily basis, hopping through the dividing fence. (Unfortunately they get short shrift from Princess Layer, who quickly chases them back across the boundary).
Our girls on the other hand, seem happy and content in their much smaller space, which is mainly dirt, shrubs and trees with very little grass. They never attempt return visits.
Often, even when the grass looks greener, it isn’t. You will never be content if you compare yourself with people around you, as the quote goes “comparison is the thief of joy”.
(Picture 1 is the flock next door, pictures 2 & 3 is of their daily visits).
Chicken Nuggets 