Weekly synopsis
23rd to 30th March 2024
(Previous week’s

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This week’s lesson in chicken anatomy and physiology. Apparently chickens (all birds actually) do not breath like mammals do - who knew?!

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DesertValleyChickens

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Seems that baby fever is in the air, just born and already so cute!

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And baby all dry and in the broody awaiting her siblings arrival

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More babies on the way! These videos of hatching are wonderful.

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And here it is!

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Almost dry…..

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Hello sister! Welcome to the brooder ❤️

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Another one!

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Some lovely new chicks

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And one has a name already!

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The beautiful Ijak

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Fuentemoon

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A wonderful Caturday Saturday collection of moggy photos 💕

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And a surprise hello from Ruca

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RoyalChick

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Not to be outdone with one’s moggies RC shared her lovely moggy

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A most unusual visitor for Pony Sunday - I hope the chooks didn’t find it!

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RC gets a bravery medal for giving Bernadette a derrière trim (at night of course!), looking good!

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Marie2020

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Marie’s wee pup and she were set upon by a foul neighbour’s dog

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And it seems all are in agreement that Marie needs to report this person.

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Good morning to all and hello Princess 💕

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Royal Chick helped Marie find some old photos of her chooks from the past - a walk down memory lane 💕

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More wonderful chooks from the past 💕

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IloveDaffy

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Was quite adamant about reporting such a bad dog owner.

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Pastel the Rooster

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Gave me a fright when she said there was only 7 Polish chicks now…. And one that she feels is an Ancona - I would love to see a photo of this baby 💕

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Bgmathteach

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Compute problems continue to plague BG, we are all hoping the issues will be resolved soon as we all miss them 💕

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Knoturavggrl

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We have a lot of great artists it seems - abggrl’s daughter has drawn a lovely picture worthy of FBA

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Micstrachan

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Michelle dropped in to say hi and give an update on her gorgeous ladies. Hi Michelle we missed you!

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Featherhead007

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Alex has stated that Dakota laid shell-less egg today - on his chesterfield no less!

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Dakota is still laying soft eggs

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GregnLety

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Popped in to say hi - his granddaughter was visiting and while fishing caught a 19” Bass - good catch! Greg’s friend is recovering and Greg sent him home with 3 pullets to add to his Roos flock (a Cholo son).

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Wow those are great Bass!

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Rural mouse

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Sure has beautiful vistas, and even though the snow is not welcome it is beautiful (go away snow!).

And of course her chicks are growing like weeds!

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I love seeing RM’s beautiful flock and the vistas in the background rival those of ManueB’s , I also get a kick out of seeing Sherlock and his antics.

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It’s been quite the drama with wee Perry not laying normal eggs, is she being bullied or is some other issue.

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And more of BB’s lovely flock

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Seems one of the ladies - Becky - is not well

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Though it hasn’t seemed to affected her appetite; and just look at those lovely babies!

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And more babies!

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Ponypoor

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Betty and Bert, 17 weeks old now

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Bert the Brat

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Solar Eclipse mania has gripped us all, many in the path are posting about being ready with special glasses, parties, and information on what their % is totality will be.

Texas with Greg 98%

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Michigan with Sally PB 94%

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New Jersey with Royal Chick will be a party! How fun!

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And 98% totality!

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I plan on going to Niagara where it will be 100% totality

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ChicoryBlue

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Bad weather has caused some damage to the outdoor runs, ice build up has put stress on the metal frames, and look at how thick that ice is.

Also Hazel seems just a bit off, nothing to put a finger on though.

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Look at these adorable chicks CB saw at the local feed store! And what a novel housing complex for the chicks.

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BB has been awarded a Premium Membership it seems, now everyone needs to offer suggestions for a new title after her name.

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By Bob

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Look at Hattie launching herself! She’s a rocket not an eagle!

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And just look at this lovely egg from Glynda, such a lovely blue, and of course most importantly no further soft eggs.

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Bob gave some suggestions for slowing down egg production to try to get a shells to form on the egg, seems Ponypoor’s Petunia is still laying soft eggs.

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A blast from the past with he beautiful Patsy

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ManueB

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Gave a wonderful update of happenings in her neck of the woods- sheep, lambs, LGD, chickens….. gorgeous scenery - what more could we ask for!

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Sally PB

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Wow 18 eggs in a row ! That is some pullet!

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Her pullet Pip is also laying soft eggs - what’s with all these pullets laying soft eggs?

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A conversation started up on the use of Thyroxine (thyroid meds) to improve egg shell quality - and down the rabbit hole she went investing that.

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And an article that was found refuting thyroxin as being of any use.

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RebeccaBoyd

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Rebecca popped in to give an update on her grandma, who is now in a coma, the family continues to care for her as she makes her journey from this life.

Poppet the Silkie princess has been free ranging with the big girls and thriving - still no egg though!

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And isn’t Poppet adorable ❤️

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Is she or isn’t she Branch’s girl?

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Seems Poppet is a bit of a tyrant and has chased the poor moggy, Keeper up a tree.

And in other news Rebecca’s grandma is still with her, please continue with thoughts and prayers for her Grandmas quiet passing.

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Oh no poor sir Jaffar is feeling poorly, the vet suggested bread soaked in some antibiotics and soft food to see he is tempted to eat.

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Bo Peep is helping Sir Jaffar with his eating and drinking.

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Squire Feather is a good Hooman Servant offering his Sir Jaffar and company some entertainment for the evening.

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They sure do enjoy chicken documentaries

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PtR’s beloved Guinea hen was I’ll, she and her mum took the bird to the Vet, suspected Coccidiosis was the diagnosis. All of the Guinea’s and the chooks will be treated.

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Thanks Ponypoor! I missed a few days this week again so this was helpful!
 
Ridges is doing okay. She is very talkative, which is a good sign since her sister, daughter and niece who died last year were very quiet when they were ill. She is eating and drinking, and is making a mess of her cage because she is trying to get out. Her poops from yesterday and this morning are still very bad, but I was giving her fresh food and I noted that when she pooped, it was looking a bit better. You can see that she spilled her food. I’m going to clean out her cage in a little bit.
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Ridges is doing okay. She is very talkative, which is a good sign since her sister, daughter and niece who died last year were very quiet when they were ill. She is eating and drinking, and is making a mess of her cage because she is trying to get out. Her poops from yesterday and this morning are still very bad, but I was giving her fresh food and I noted that when she pooped, it was looking a bit better. You can see that she spilled her food. I’m going to clean out her cage in a little bit. View attachment 3786243
Oh, before I forget- here are the fecal results. Gosh, this stuff is so interesting.
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Fluffy Butt friends and family. Please pray for my family over the next few days. My grandmother's struggle is finally over and she is now at peace and pain free.
:hugs :hugs:hugs

Hugs also to your Mom. Given the sibling dynamic I am guessing there will be some tough days ahead for you all, but at least your grandmother’s suffering is over.
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Rebecca is going to need some time to absorb all this. God bless that family. I thank God that she has chickens she can run to and get comfort from. Sadly, there just aren’t enough people around who understand that concept.
Look at me here. Dakota, Hen-Rietta and Sir Jaffar are all in my bedroom. And Queen Hen-Rietta is helping her rooster find his food.
 
Fluffy Butt friends and family. Please pray for my family over the next few days. My grandmother's struggle is finally over and she is now at peace and pain free.
We are praying for you all. May you find strength in your family, faith, loved ones, and animals :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs :hugs
 

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