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

[MyHaven]

I was told when a hen is in pain her comb goes pale. Is it possible that she is happy with how she does things. She can obviously move when she wants too.  I am the same I don't like to see an animal suffer, does she actually look like she's suffering or maybe just uncomfortable.

I have not heard that and if correct, it is not true in all cases.

Sadly my beautiful blue Australorp Lizzy, got an infection where her eye used to be. I have been taking her to the vet and she was on antibiotics for two weeks - her comb was as bright as santa's costume but she was in a lot of pain - her eye socket was swollen and blue. She was shaking her head and rubbing it. Then she got a secondary infection and her crop got squishy and she dribbled green fluid from her beak in the end. I put her down on Saturday on the third trip. I wasn't going to put her through another surgery, which may not have helped.

Rest in peace Lizzy.

In the meantime - these little darlings hatched a day early on the weekend to distract me. White, splash, blue and black Ausyralorps.

And then Lara my Ara and Missy Moo my D'uccle thought they'd make me laugh. I often find Lara straddled over a d'uccle in the nest with only a tail tip showing.

 

[Fizzybelle]

Lol, Lara and Missy Moo are so thougthful trying to cheer you up, oh MyHaven, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear Lizzy. Your new little ones though are beautiful, they'll definitely be a good distraction for you. Very robust, happy looking little chicks! Love Australorps

Here's a vid I took today of my Mabel going off on one of her rants. No idea why, she'd laid her egg, just likes to sing (likes to think she can sing). I also finished all my digging, despite the godawful heat/humidity (thanks to that storm early this morning here in Brissy, my god the thunder!) that area under the blue tarp in the video had crusher dust under it. Now the yard is all good for chickens again, and ready for some grass. https://www.instagram.com/p/BNtBhXdAV7p/?taken-by=fizzyschickens

 

[Fancychooklady]

Poor Lizzy. If it helps any, you probably did the right thing by her.

 

[Fancychooklady]

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I know that white earlobes are standard for at least 10 breeds, only 3-4 have blue earlobes as standard and I think there were 3 that have gold.

Yeah I'm aware of that, I was asking what breed in particular was the bird being discussed.

 

[Chook Newby]

If it's white and crusty, then it might need attention, but white earlobes are pretty common and normal. It was funny her screaming out yesterday, and today as she's still broody. She might be over it tomorrow, though with the rain I'm not minding so much. Less chickens to round up.

It's funny how different flocks have different preferences. My girls actually do like blueberries I remembered, if they're in a muffin

At the moment though their favorite treat is alfalfa. Tomato is another big hit, as is chilled watermelon when it's hot, peas, corn, bread, rice, sunflower seeds (peeled because they're lazy little madam's) and of course whatever I am eating should I be foolish enough to eat in front of them.

No crusty stuff on their ears thank goodness To be honest Im probably looking at the wrong part of the chickens head LOL But its good to know that it all seems normal

Oh thats funny that you have to peel the sunflower seeds for them. They sure do sound like little 'madam's, but they also sound just adorable

I will have to give alfalfa a go with mine, sounds delicious! Oh and I cant eat in front of mine... I got attacked the last time I tried

 

[Chook Newby]

I have not heard that and if correct, it is not true in all cases.

Sadly my beautiful blue Australorp Lizzy, got an infection where her eye used to be. I have been taking her to the vet and she was on antibiotics for two weeks - her comb was as bright as santa's costume but she was in a lot of pain - her eye socket was swollen and blue. She was shaking her head and rubbing it. Then she got a secondary infection and her crop got squishy and she dribbled green fluid from her beak in the end. I put her down on Saturday on the third trip. I wasn't going to put her through another surgery, which may not have helped.



Rest in peace Lizzy.

In the meantime - these little darlings hatched a day early on the weekend to distract me. White, splash, blue and black Ausyralorps.





And then Lara my Ara and Missy Moo my D'uccle thought they'd make me laugh. I often find Lara straddled over a d'uccle in the nest with only a tail tip showing.

And look at those babies!!!!! Jsut gorgeous! That last photo is just a crack up

 

[Chook Newby]

Hi there. I thought they may have been silkies, their lobes go white or fade to white with age. Which part of the lobe are you referring to , do you have a pic?

Oh that's very interesting to here that about Silkies, they are a lovely little breed

I dont have a picture at the moment but if I see the white lobe again I will try to get a pic and I will post it. If I am looking at the correct part of the chickens face that is lol

 

[Fizzybelle]

Fancy, this part of the lobe I have circled is what we were discussing. I noticed it on Esmé the other day, but I don't think it's anything to worry about, though a second opinion is welcome. I was just surprized by it as I hadn't seen it before on Ezzie and thought it was bad, but Annabelle's had it for ages on her ear lobes, it was just more gradual or I noticed it longer. I just get a bit worried easily, especially after the losses I've had recently.



Annabelle has it too, I think it's just age related from what I could find. Ezzie's a year old and Annabelle's two.



Don't mind the gunk up her nose, I removed it and she seemed appreciative afterwards despite the fussing during. Add picking a chickens' nose to the list of things I never thought I'd do.

 

[sjturner79]

Fancy, this part of the lobe I have circled is what we were discussing. I noticed it on Esmé the other day, but I don't think it's anything to worry about, though a second opinion is welcome. I was just surprized by it as I hadn't seen it before on Ezzie and thought it was bad, but Annabelle's had it for ages on her ear lobes, it was just more gradual or I noticed it longer. I just get a bit worried easily, especially after the losses I've had recently. Annabelle has it too, I think it's just age related from what I could find. Ezzie's a year old and Annabelle's two. Don't mind the gunk up her nose, I removed it and she seemed appreciative afterwards despite the fussing during. Add picking a chickens' nose to the list of things I never thought I'd do.

That's actually what is called a blue earlobe in chickens. On most blue line birds it whitens rather than darkens with age. I'll see if I can find some good pics

 

[LuckysMum]

Hello fellow Aussies!
I purchased some new chickens on the weekend, one of them is missing quite a lot of the feathers on tail and bum, and wing from others picking them out. She's about 16 weeks.
What can you recommend to help grow them back quickly?

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