Just like milkmaids developed resistance to cowpox. Which led to the development of a vaccine for smallpox, saving who knows how many millions of lives.
Too bad you don't have a couple big solid hens that could teach those boys some manners. Nothing like a good assertive girl saying no to a hormonal teen.
Hey Dreamz, it's great to hear from you. I'm so sorry about Pixie, she was such a cute little thing and I'm sure wonderful company. Check in with us anytime you have a minute!
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23 from Toledo bypasses Detroit and meets up with 75 near Flint. Not much scenery in that part of the state on any route. Then north of Bay City 23 splits off again and follows the Eastern shoreline, a really beautiful drive.
Welcome to the Michigan thread, @BoundlessLove
We have been having a very cool summer, make sure you pack a jacket or warm sweatshirt. Unless you want to pay Fudgie prices for one!
I wouldn't worry much right away, young hens often take a little time to get their laying mechanism in gear properly. I'm sure that they'll start laying better quality eggs and probably stop laying the double yolkers soon.
When I've had to put chicks down that's how I've always done it. Creeps you right out, but is so quick that it must be one of the least painful ways to go.
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The deer made a raid into my garden two days ago and demolished about 25% of my hostas :barnie . There aren't very many of them around here and they don't come every year. Got my deer spray out and doused everything else down.
I'm actually quite a snake fan. If you are finding them in your barn it is likely because they are finding food, most likely rats mice etc.
Those are cute little fellows Lisa!