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my cat is norris posted:hello, i am now taking name suggestions Volailltron Gallus Gallus Bolly Fowler Prowler Lydia
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my cat is norris posted:hello, i am now taking name suggestions Tractor. Lord/Lady Fluffbottom von Wiggletufts Dennis. Hysterical Calliope, Dark Creature of the Slumbering Nethers, Watcher of Souls and Eater of Worms. Cherry Toast Drumstick That Which Lies Beyond, Keening Into The Infinite Sky.
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Jun 3, 2022 18:46
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god thank you for these name suggestions, i'll be drawing later tonight so keep 'em coming why have i gotten so many people to suggest DENNIS, what does it meeeeeean ChaseSP posted:So uh, there's been an issue with one of our girls we've been trying to fix for a while iwth no luck. Our smallest barred rock keeps having large red spots on her shoulders and wings and doing dye sprays hasn't been helping, been spraying her with mite treatments and other things too but I never see any of the other girls peck at her. What is going on and any suggestions besides just outright separating her until the feathers grow back? By "red spots" do you mean patches of bare skin or like...raw/wounded/irritated skin?
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Jun 3, 2022 19:56
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ChaseSP posted:So uh, there's been an issue with one of our girls we've been trying to fix for a while iwth no luck. Our smallest barred rock keeps having large red spots on her shoulders and wings and doing dye sprays hasn't been helping, been spraying her with mite treatments and other things too but I never see any of the other girls peck at her. What is going on and any suggestions besides just outright separating her until the feathers grow back? You could try a hen saddle. I’ve seen ones with a wing extension piece so it might cover all the damaged area. After a couple of weeks it should be obvious if the feathers are trying to grow back or not.
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Jun 3, 2022 20:11
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my cat is norris posted:god thank you for these name suggestions, i'll be drawing later tonight so keep 'em coming Red, it might be sunburn due to summer or other things but we've been seeing it for a while. She's also our smallest girl so we're worried it might just be some intense pecking order stuff going in on her. We don't have a rooster anymore so it's not from mounting or anything like that.
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Jun 3, 2022 20:57
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Joburg posted:You could try a hen saddle. I’ve seen ones with a wing extension piece so it might cover all the damaged area. After a couple of weeks it should be obvious if the feathers are trying to grow back or not. I've had success with these. i got two from Old Five Notch Farm on Etsy. both of my frizzles are getting their wing feathers back since wearing them
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Jun 4, 2022 00:09
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my cat is norris posted:hello, i am now taking name suggestions 
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Sad All 3 Khaki Campbell ducklings died this afternoon.  I saw their mom Claudia by herself and went looking for the ducklings. All 3 were dead, laying near each other, and rigor hadn’t set in yet. I couldn’t find any injuries and it wasn’t overly hot today so a toxin is the only thing I can think of. Maybe ducks just aren’t for me.  Claudia Duck is hanging out with Ivy Duck again so maybe Ivy won’t have to sleep in the chicken coop anymore. When she went back in the chicken coop to lay her egg this morning she chose No Hat’s nest box and it was complete pandemonium for a few minutes. Some chicks were still in the nest so No Hat attacked, then Fauna attacked, chicks were running around screaming, it was a mess. I like having the families in the main coop for safety but it does increase the drama in my life.
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Jun 5, 2022 00:41
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I'm so sorry about your ducklings.
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Jun 5, 2022 05:02
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Just got back from the vet with Willow. X-rays shows she's backed up with yolk matter inside, but as it's not ascites (liquids) built up, diuretics and antibiotics can't help. So that leaves an operation or pts. She's over nine years old, but has only been with us 11months so Willow still seems a youngster. She's still eating and drinking and digging around the garden, but she's also now standing hunched with her tail down. The operation is a big one and only one of our hens over the years has survived it. We're talking through what's best for Willow. 
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Jun 6, 2022 19:45
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spookygonk posted:The operation is a big one and only one of our hens over the years has survived it. We're talking through what's best for Willow.  the cycle of joy and tragedy in this thread never ends. you've already done so much for willow, and that love will lead you to make the right decision. these little creatures that break our hearts
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Jun 7, 2022 02:21
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So sorry about Willow’s illness.
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Jun 7, 2022 03:57
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Jun 7, 2022 15:09
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Sorry people, we said goodbye to Willow this afternoon. She had a lovely morning in the sunshine with her flock sisters, and lots of her favourite snacks and treats.  Willow centre, Nova left, Molly right & Bella at the back Willow, a Buff Sussex, came home to us on the 21st of July 2021 and got to over 9 years old. She was our first non-rescue chicken and she taught us and the other hens so much about a real garden hen and bug hunting out in all weathers. 
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Jun 7, 2022 16:10
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Rest well, sweet Willow!
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Jun 7, 2022 16:24
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poor willow, what a cutie. here are my dinos. they are ok, just enjoying a sunny patio nap.  
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Jun 7, 2022 18:44
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Used to be that only my next door neighbor and I had chickens but then a second neighbor recently got chickens and soon a third neighbor is gonna get chickens too. Chickens for everybody! I'm spreading community resilience
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Jun 7, 2022 21:01
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spookygonk posted:Sorry people, we said goodbye to Willow this afternoon. Roost in peace, Willow 
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Jun 7, 2022 22:13
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So adorable, snoozing together!
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Jun 7, 2022 22:33
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So a couple of days ago I went downstairs in the morning and opened the front door to let the dog out. As I opened the door, she went out, and this bugger ran in! They ran through the living room, behind the bikes and behind the tv-stand and ended up huddled in a corner under a bookshelf, which is why they're covered in cobwebs. The parents let up quite a racket when I took 'em back outside, little guy stood on my hand for a good 30 seconds before finally taking off.
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Jun 8, 2022 00:54
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sweet willow she was beautifulspookygonk posted:She had a lovely morning in the sunshine with her flock sisters, and lots of her favourite snacks and treats.  they love each other!
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Jun 8, 2022 02:52
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Jun 8, 2022 02:53
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I enjoy this grumpy face
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Just completed the large Snap Lock coop for the new flock. Pretty easy to put together, as long as you remember which side goes out. It's pretty big, and so should be good for our six chick flock. Next up is the huge run, a metal pipe and wire mesh affair. I'll be adding increased protection by burying chicken wire around it and covering the lower couple of feet with hardware cloth. It's tall enough to walk upright in, and ten by fifteen feet. The coop will be under the mulberry tree for shade, but they'll have afternoon sun off to the side. And the occasional dropped mulberry. It's weird, last year was the first year the tree produced anything. This year the birds discovered it and picked it clean before we had a chance to get any.
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Enfys posted:I have had to bring Pecks inside for some TLC as she isn't doing well Well, found Pecks dead today It's not the biggest surprise as she never really recovered from the loss of her friend despite our best efforts to cheer her up and distract her, but it's still heart-breaking. Initially she would eat and drink and perk up a bit when we brought her inside, but as soon as we brought her outside again she'd frantically check for Grumpy and then lose interest in everything again and just go into a corner by herself. Eventually she stopped looking for Grumpy, but she also stopped having any interest in anything anymore, even if brought inside or offered treats and attention. As weird as I feel saying it, she seems to have died of a broken heart The other hens are all doing ok, though the flock dynamics are very off and there's more scuffling.
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Oh, I'm so sorry. That's so sad, poor Pecks.  Enfys posted:she seems to have died of a broken heart Chickens do grieve the loss of a flock member. Ours have been more quiet since Willow left and Bella was looking round the house calling out yesterday.
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Enfys posted:Well, found Pecks dead today they are together again, wherever they are, sharing their mysterious bird energy
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Enfys posted:As weird as I feel saying it, she seems to have died of a broken heart They had an amazing friendship.
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Large Marge is back at it. I thought about whether to let her hatch again or not, and decided that I’d rather she brood in June while it’s “cooler” rather than have to do the broody breaker all summer. Since Rose’s second brood of the year hatched so poorly I am setting some of Marge’s eggs in the incubator as well as putting a few under her. Some of the eggs have been refrigerated, so I added a couple more. We will see what happens! Edit: I just did the math and Marge weaned her previous brood only 23 days ago. She LOVES being a mom! Joburg fucked around with this message at 01:08 on Jun 11, 2022 |
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Joburg posted:Large Marge is back at it. 
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Large Marge!!!
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Marge for mother of the year.  A bunch of these beebs went to a lovely rural home today. The remaining 12 are mine to love.
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my cat is norris posted:Marge for mother of the year.
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my cat is norris posted:Marge for mother of the year. Those zip ties remind me of the flow markers in a wind tunnel. Now I’m imagining quail learning to fly in a wind tunnel.
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my cat is norris posted:Marge for mother of the year. you've done an amazing job
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Something got into my coop and killed 3 of my 6 last night. Hadn't even started laying yet.
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Speleothing posted:Something got into my coop and killed 3 of my 6 last night. Oh god, I'm so sorry.
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Speleothing posted:Something got into my coop and killed 3 of my 6 last night. That’s awful!
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