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    Chantecler Thread!

    After a long winter break, they've started laying again today! Two eggs, so I guess they had a meeting about it or something. Anyway, glad they're back to producing.
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    USA to Stockpile Bird Flu Vaccines (Again)

    Just to clarify for people: * This is a vaccine for avian influenza. * This is a vaccine for chickens, not humans. * This is not an MRNA vaccine, as far as I know. Thanks!
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    USA to Stockpile Bird Flu Vaccines (Again)

    Of interest to chicken-wranglers: "Jan 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. will rebuild a stockpile of bird flu vaccines for poultry that match the strain of the virus circulating in commercial flocks and wild birds, the Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday, in a sign of the widespread and...
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    Chantecler Thread!

    A short update: A few months ago they went into their first molt, which wasn't extremely dramatic, but I don't think they've quite finished yet even now. Fortunately it's been a mild winter so far. A couple days ago one of the hens had some blood on and around her tail, related to molting I...
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    Chantecler Thread!

    The birds are 16 months old and, right on schedule, one of them has started molting. Got that classic naked-neck look going. Good time for it -- it's hot, up to 35C later this week.
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    Chantecler Thread!

    After a few nicer days, now we've got an overnight low forecast of somewhere between -23C and -28C, depending on which model one considers. Last night I tried putting in a couple of milk jugs full of very hot water. Not sure if helped much. So today I put a pet-heating-mat (which originally...
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    Chantecler Thread!

    Whew -- the cold snap finally broke and the girls are back outside! So they were inside about 6 days, more or less. Everyone seems happy with the situation. I have some serious cleaning to do.
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    Chantecler Thread!

    They've adapted just fine; collected 3 eggs today, which is almost back to their usual rate. A bit stinky but tolerable for a few more days. Still, I think everyone will be happier when it warms up and they can go back out!
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    Chantecler Thread!

    Well, I bit the bullet, and brought my five girls inside into the basement. They're forecasting a low of -39C on Friday. I know they're hardy, but there's limits to everything. Shouldn't be longer than a week at the most!
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    Chantecler Thread!

    Good news, everyone -- Blanche has come out of her broodiness! All on her own. This after about 18 days, maybe more if I didn't notice it soon enough, so right around the expected 3 weeks or so.
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    Chantecler Thread!

    Very nice, Tara! I agree that those hybrids look really nice, while remaining firmly in the Chantecler body form.
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    Chantecler Thread!

    Sometimes I think my chickens are smart. Other times I see them walk up the ramp to the closed henhouse door, just to make sure it's really closed I guess, every 10 minutes for 4 hours. Still not open ladies, sorry.
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    Chantecler Thread!

    Thanks for sharing, Mary. I think this will remain a 'sunny afternoon above freezing' treat, until spring gets here. They're doing fine with the heated waterer anyway.
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    Chantecler Thread!

    So when I got these birds over the summer I used to put out a wide shallow tray of water, which they liked drinking out of, but also liked walking through and pooping in, etc. When winter came, I removed it, because I didn't want them to lose any toes. Anyway it was a nice sunny day here...
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    Ended Official BYC Caption Contest 12-29-23 Pic by Blue Raptor

    Chickens are not Air Power. Chickens are Desert Power.
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