What kind of chickens are these? And do I see feathers on their legs? I have some Black Australorp mix girls and one has feathers on her legs and the other doesn't (different dads, I'm sure).All his talk about spurs makes me glad I can't have one.
I've heard mean Roos make good dumplings
When I was treating bumble foot I put a gauze over the wound, then wrapped in gauze then put the corner of a plastic bag over it, I cut 3 holes in bag for her toes, then a little more gauze and duct tape. It kept the bandage and wound dry even in the rain and mud.
I was moving plants, hostas, lilies and spearmint to around the outside perimeter of the coop. How Stella & Edie are not missing toes or their heads is beyond me. Every time it started the hole they both were in it trying to get worms and bugs before the other. They were not scared of the incoming shovel. Of course then me putting the plant in the hole and packing dirt around it meant I had them both walking over my hands, the plants my head...........always an adventure.
The little peepers are getting big, I know the 3 black girls are girls. Little grey is still a guessing game. Feathers say girl but her wattles and comb have been red for weeks. She is tall to with big legs.
It's hard to see but behind the door are all the big girls complaining that they can't get the eggs and meat the peepers were having for a snack. The little ones deserve a snack in peace. They spend their day hoping back and forth into the veggie garden. It's the peaceful sanctuary for them and they love to nap under the flowers. They do a good job keeping pests out also. I've forgiven them for eating tomatoes and green pumpkins
