Thanks Manue, I checked out the bumble foot link, looks like the dressing cut off the circulation, it’s the one thing I worry about all the time when I dress chicken feet. I didn’t read to the end so I don’t know if the wee fella made it or not.
It was 10C (50F) when I got up this morning - brrrrr! had to find a sweater to wear. Soon it will be Autumn, then winter - but not for a few months yet!
When Jaffarra started laying eggs I was very surprised to see her laying blue/green eggs! I would have though she would lay brown or maybe dark olive.
I love these crossbred and hybrid hens, one never knows what they are going to lay and what they will look like when grown.
Your wee Biscuit is a real beauty. I have a couple OEGB bantams and they are lovely wee birds. A Roo and a hen, both are well mannered and quiet. I agree with your statement on cold hardiness - they are not at all cold hardy. Mine stay in the heated feedroom at night in the winter. And during...