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    New BYC Product - OvaSense™ Smart Nest Panel!

    I would like a version that ejects the hen from the nest so she gets out to eat, drink and bathe once a day.:p
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    I haven't made up my mind yet. I have some medical tests and some results from previous tests to consider. The problem scaly leg mite inheritance is a another factor. Then there is still my interest in taking care of some Ex Battery hens.
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    The bit that confused me was the reference to vegetarianism when many in the list are not, including whales.
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    If she's like her mum she'll try again sooner rather than later. I would like her feet in better condition before she heats them up so they're sticky. Also, I don't think the commitment is quite there, and, she hasn't eaten enough from what I've seen. I like to see a nice solid, reliable and...
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    29/03. Sylph is broody. A classic example of looking at the wrong thing when trying to work out what's going on. I was concentrating on Mow, because it was her in the nest box at night.:rolleyes: I'm always telling people, don't look at the bird you're interested in, look at how the other birds...
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    Companihens chickens

    I let them die with their friends and family if I can. I have killed very sick birds in the past; I'm never sure if I'm doing it for their sake or mine. Greedy.:love
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    A pretty amazing video. What I find incredible, but completely believable from my own experiences of observing chickens, is the team have been tracking and observing this group of whales for twenty years, 20 years! And, if I've understood correctly, this is the first time they witnessed a whale...
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    27/03 and 28/03...I think.:lol: Just can't seem to get away from the wind at the moment. It's been pretty full on for a few days now. Not awsome gust speeds, just that annoying 25mph to 30mph constant pressure. Mow in the nest box at roosting time. She's out all day. Yeah I know she's cute, but...
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    Not really. It hasn't happened often enough to warrant drastic measures.:D
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    Companihens chickens

    Can't help but admire some roosters ability to pick completely inappropriate nest sites.:D I don't like the look of those droppings, or the state of her rear end.
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    Ribh's D'Coopage

    https://substack.com/@fitdadformula/note/c-233733870?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=58z71s
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    MJ's little flock

    Love the bad hair day picture.
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    fuzzi's Chicken Journal

    You've done well with the over winter carrots. The last carrots I planted come out much like the most misshapen one in your picture; mostly because the ground is so stony. It's grow carrots and parsnips in raised beds at the field if one wants a decent crop.
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    If only I saw it as being that simple.:p Henry's genes were fine. He lived longer than most roosters and cockerels and, by the time I got to know him, had settled into being a very stable easy going chap. Glais has more going on in the intelligence department I think. What that translates to...
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    Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

    Honestly, if they turn up that's great but if I can find the right pair they'll cost under £10. I mainly annoyed with myself because I know if I want things I've put in my pockets to be there later, I need to fasten the pocket shut. All the pockets on my field coat fasten shut.
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