Australia - Six states..and that funny little island.

[sjturner79]

hmmm thanks.  I don't really care when they do it, I was just thinking I'd like to have them in with the other girls before they start laying, rather than trying to shift them when they've got "their" nest.  If they go in with the others while they are still little, it might be less of an upheaval/adjustment for them? 

I've no idea what i've done with my camera....I hope I haven't left it outside and wrecked it.  The rash seemed to be a bit bigger(ie protruding more at the back) today.  It's also red on the jawline (is this where a wattle grows from?) and Marcy's ears (or what I think are her ears) are also red.  They still seem perfectly well, no signs of distress or anything.  

I put mine in with the flock once they are about 4 weeks old, because I found they settle in better at that size, and it's far easier than keeping seperate coops. After 12 weeks old they are much harder to intergrate.

 

[Fancychooklady]

hmmm thanks.  I don't really care when they do it, I was just thinking I'd like to have them in with the other girls before they start laying, rather than trying to shift them when they've got "their" nest.  If they go in with the others while they are still little, it might be less of an upheaval/adjustment for them? 

I've no idea what i've done with my camera....I hope I haven't left it outside and wrecked it.  The rash seemed to be a bit bigger(ie protruding more at the back) today.  It's also red on the jawline (is this where a wattle grows from?) and Marcy's ears (or what I think are her ears) are also red.  They still seem perfectly well, no signs of distress or anything.  

I look forward to pics. Do you have a phone or iPad ?

 

[Anniebee]

Sitting here in amazement. ( nuffin' unusual ).

Several people have in the last 24 hours here, mentioned 'red faces' on chickens, and what it all might mean ( in regards to laying ?? ).

Since my 3 girls were young pre-laying pullets, I have never noticed any change in their colouring ( faces ) .... so are you meaning the combs ? My 3 are what they have always been. There is however, one thing I have noticed - ( with Mandy particularly ) .... her comb can be really pale, come back again the next day, and then pale again - but bring her inside for a rear end clean up, check over, warmth to her rear end, clipping of wings etc, her comb will instantly redden. I took that to mean that she was a little stressed, ( like we go red faced after strenuous exercsie or when stressed ) .... as soon as it all stops and she's back in her run with Molly - her comb returns to pale ( when moulting or a little 'off' ). This up and down redness of comb, is continuing as of now. She has one tail feather left, and 1/4 her breast feathers gone .... ( maybe she is speeding up the moult ---

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Am I just fortunate, or ( more likely ) didn't know enough initially to see differences ( with red faces ). I look at them closely every day but .....

Anyone who knows me on this thread, would probably think I am out there with a magnifying glass every other hour ....

Teila - you are right .... too much worry and research can do the head in.... for sure. AND - you take good care in that heat - it is not funny to have heat exhaustion which can lead to other nasties caused by over-heating. Being a Queenslander, you'd know the drill, however.

And thank you Fancy - for your most recent reply ( re squatting or 'presenting' ) .... that it can be a submissive gesture.

I do appreciate very much everyone who answers my questions.

Cheers all ---- have a good week ....

 

[User395221]

I put mine in with the flock once they are about 4 weeks old, because I found they settle in better at that size, and it's far easier than keeping seperate coops. After 12 weeks old they are much harder to intergrate.

Well, I got them from the chicken farm (and they were already older than 4 weeks), and I was told I should keep them separate in case they had any horrible diseases. When I first got them, they were really scared of everything, peep-peeping at everything. They are not so afraid now, although they still run away from everything.
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I have a phone, but no clue how to get photos off it.... If I don't uncover my camera, I'll get a new one. I really want to record these physical changes.

Am I just fortunate, or ( more likely ) didn't know enough initially to see differences ( with red faces ). I look at them closely every day but .....

Maybe it wasn't that obvious on your chickens. My little girl is white, so the colour change stands out on her. The avatar photo isn't very good, but she doesn't have any "chook" things on her face. She's got a little pale comb, but no dangly bits or fleshy bits. Her face is smooth and flat. She's not araucana, she's araucana/light sussex so she could be growing the comb and wattle like a light sussex. I've never raised young chickens, I've only adopted adults, so I've no idea how it usually happens.

EDIT See this chicken in this photo?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/714104/what-is-this-chicken-thinking/43620#post_16469225
It looks as if she's growing that "red stuff" around the eyes, on her cheeks and on her jaw.

 

[appps]

Can I just say Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh

Bloody heck, yesterday Carl, who always comes for her personal handful of scratch mix rather than running to eat when I throw like everybody else, just scratched at it in my hand. Thought it was a bit strange but didn't think too much of it. This morning she did the same and the lightbulb went off and I remembered the last time she used to do that was when her crop was impacted. Picked her up and sure enough she has a big hard lump in her crop again

So I've seperate her with winry for company into Alcatraz and given her softened feed with some canola oil mixed through, plus a bit of grated zuchinni and some minute oats as it was all I had short notice that was soft. Going to go get some vitamin powder etc again today.

Crossing fingers I've caught it early enough this time. It was quite solid but if I persevered it was massagable, a bit like plasticine rather than play dough. Hopefully I can massage and soft feed her out of it without surgery this time.

 

[satay]

Phew , that would melt my cotton sox off.

Can be a bit like that out here. Fun part is today is meant to be hotter.

 

[satay]

Can I just say Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh

Bloody heck, yesterday Carl, who always comes for her personal handful of scratch mix rather than running to eat when I throw like everybody else, just scratched at it in my hand. Thought it was a bit strange but didn't think too much of it. This morning she did the same and the lightbulb went off and I remembered the last time she used to do that was when her crop was impacted. Picked her up and sure enough she has a big hard lump in her crop again

So I've seperate her with winry for company into Alcatraz and given her softened feed with some canola oil mixed through, plus a bit of grated zuchinni and some minute oats as it was all I had short notice that was soft. Going to go get some vitamin powder etc again today.

Crossing fingers I've caught it early enough this time. It was quite solid but if I persevered it was massagable, a bit like plasticine rather than play dough. Hopefully I can massage and soft feed her out of it without surgery this time.

oh no. Poor Carl. Hope you caught it quick enough.

 

[Teila]

Howdy folks

Ouch satay that is hot! Yep, while nowhere near as hot as your place; I am not looking forward to the rest of today.

Oh no appps “arrrrrrrrrgh” is apropos .. not again

Got everything crossed that you have caught it early

 

[satay]

Howdy folks 

Ouch satay that is hot!  Yep, while nowhere near as hot as your place; I am not looking forward to the rest of today.

Oh no appps “arrrrrrrrrgh” is apropos .. not again      Got everything crossed that you have caught it early 

Me either today. I generally don't mind the heat but with this humidity it has sure been unpleasant.

 

[Fancychooklady]

Can I just say Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgh

Bloody heck, yesterday Carl, who always comes for her personal handful of scratch mix rather than running to eat when I throw like everybody else, just scratched at it in my hand. Thought it was a bit strange but didn't think too much of it. This morning she did the same and the lightbulb went off and I remembered the last time she used to do that was when her crop was impacted. Picked her up and sure enough she has a big hard lump in her crop again

So I've seperate her with winry for company into Alcatraz and given her softened feed with some canola oil mixed through, plus a bit of grated zuchinni and some minute oats as it was all I had short notice that was soft. Going to go get some vitamin powder etc again today.

Crossing fingers I've caught it early enough this time. It was quite solid but if I persevered it was massagable, a bit like plasticine rather than play dough. Hopefully I can massage and soft feed her out of it without surgery this time.

Best not to feed her for awhile , just give the crop a chance to empty first. Take note of her water consumption, if it is truly impacted and not just slow, she will drink excessive amounts in an attempt to wash it down.