Meet the Cluckers

 We have 8 Covid Cluckers. Here are their stories.

Princess Laya (Leia)

Sassy and unapologetic, Princess Leia is a favorite among the Covid Cluckers. She is a true adventurer and afraid of very little. This often gets her into trouble. She's always willing to wander off by herself for chicken adventures the rest of the Cluckers could only dream of. Leia and the Claw share a special bond. As a chick, Leia started to fade about 4 days in. The Claw immediately researched and found signs of coccidiosis. Leia spent a lot of time snuggled in the Claw's arms. Today, Leia is very protective of the Claw and demands snuggles whenever she wants them. 

Rex

Rex was the biggest of the Covid Clucker chicks. She was very kind and always looked for a cuddle. She could be found snuggling any of her chicken sisters. Rex is brave and a true leader. She leads with quiet confidence. The Claw refers to Rex as her pocket chicken or her shadow. Everywhere the Claw goes, Rex follows. At night, Rex waits outside the coop for the Claw to give her bedtime cuddles. Even though, Rex and Leia are best chicken friends, they have a silent competition. Anything Leia can do, Rex will try to do better. Rex will greet you at the coop door with a gentle "bawk bawk" and kind eyes. 

Blue

Blue is so chill, you often forget she's there. She's quiet and unassuming. Blue was named after the velociraptor in Jurassic World. Thank goodness she didn't take on any aggressive attitudes like the Blue in the movie. Blue enjoys digging in the mulch and staying out of trouble. Out of all the Covid Cluckers, she is most vocal about being surprised. While, quiet and unassuming, Blue will definitely peck you if you touch her treat ball. It's her favorite toy and she doesn't like to share it!

Nutmeg(aka: Nutterbutter)

Nutmeg is in the middle of the pecking order. She's very shy. She doesn't like having attention given to her, unless it's in mealworm form. You rarely hear a sound from her. We were lucky she grew into her name and is the color of nutmeg. As a chick, she wanted nothing to do with people. Now, she will hop up for a scratch and off she goes. Nutmeg is notorious for trashing the nest box as she lays her eggs. The Claw thinks because Nutmeg keeps so much inside, that she lets that rage go Motley Crue style in the nest box.

Camilla

Camilla is the smallest and most feisty of the Covid Cluckers. Golden Comets should be around 4 lbs/ ~2kgs. Camilla is 3 lbs/ 1.5kgs. She's so tiny. She's also very vocal. Camilla has zero issues letting the Claw know that she's late to let them out in the morning or late with the meal worms or just late in general. Camilla was named after Gonzo's chicken in the Muppets. The Claw has had to calm Camilla down many times. She probably takes after the Claw's Italian side more than any of the Cluckers. We're all hoping that Camilla doesn't start a Fight Club. 

Pom Pom

Pom Pom...is Pom Pom. She was a tiny friend who took a long time to grow. As a chick, she wanted NOTHING to do with the Claws. She would run away peeping angrily at them. She was the slowest of the Cluckers to develop. She doesn't have a bawk. She sings. Yes. She sings a B natural and it's unnerving. For a long time the Claws thought Pom Pom would lay square eggs because she was so strange. Pom Pom is a loner. She's always on the outside of the group and really doesn't interact with the other Cluckers. Slowly but surely, she has started to like the Claw and will jump on her lap for a quick pet and off she goes. 

Luna

Oh Luna...Luna, Luna, Luna. Where do we begin? Luna is an Olive Egger (Copper Marans X Cream Legbar). She is loud and overly dramatic. We are here for this. Luna wants to be loved, but doesn't know how. She's known for pecking the Claw in the butt. Luna refuses to be cuddled unless it's on her own terms and if it's dark (she's scared of the dark). While she looks angry and intimidating, Luna has the tiniest baby voice. When provoked she will crow...that has been so much fun to explain to the neighbors. Luna loves Artemis and doesn't really care about what everyone else is doing.

Artemis

Artemis is a fan favorite. She is quirky and silly. Her iconic "laugh and scream" sounds show her wacky personality. Artemis is a Cream Legbar. She is very proud of her mohawk and distinct feathers. One of Artemis' biggest fears is bedtime. She gets very frightened and needs to be comforted. The Claw is known to rock Artemis to sleep. Artemis is very cuddly and demands attention...loudly. When she lays eggs, she sings her egg song BEFORE and AFTER she lays her beautiful blue eggs.