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

[Anniebee]

I noticed some sloppy, orangy poop the other day with my girls. It was on its lonesome among lots of more ordinary poop. They all seem well. I have been giving them small bits of people food, mainly so that they get used to coming to me when I call them. Maybe it's the pullet version of the sloppy, black poop that layers give you every seven days or so....

Orangy poop ? .... sounds like a little dose of coecal ( cecal ) droppings. They do that apparently, at least once a day. Smells awful - worse than their normal woopsies. Maybe someone else can explain more about it, what it is, and why.

Only one of my layers does the sloppy poop bit - most every morning when she's let out of the coop. It's never black though - mostly a green quite watery mess which she 'sprays' out behind her with appropriate farty sound effects

.... To her credit, she has never sprayed all over her best mate Molly. They do have their chooky standards ....

Come moulting time, she goes back to normal, well formed chicken woops .... During egg laying, overnight her excretions are normal too ??? Chickens are very strange creatures at times ....

Cheers .....

 

[Anniebee]

To Fancychooklady, Rodney Rooster and Teila. ..... re OTT thoroughbreds etc.

I think it is absolutely wonderful that you Fancy, and others elsewhere and here, give homes to former racehorses, with so much love, care and excellent attention - and with work to do and learn.

How I wish I could do the same, but lack of property size, and medical problems on my part, precludes me from doing much with horses now. I so adored my time with them, when I was able to ride, teach, lunge and exercise, groom and feed - generally look after them like they were Dresden china. I can still groom properly,

... .breaks my heart that I am no longer able to ride, due to physical limitations.



Agree - there are some horrid situations still happening in the racing horse ( and dog ) world. What so called 'lovers of animals' do with the beautiful greyhounds who do not make the cut, is something I won't go into here. Suffice to say it is utterly gross. And those that send their horses, willy-nilly to the knackery, don't give a true tuppenny dam ( with an 'n' ) about them. They are just a mobile, flesh and blood investment, and if it doesn't work out to the connections monetary advantage, they don't give two hoots. It is vile and disgusting.

For some reason, horses - more than any other loved pet - seem to get themselves into some awful trouble at times. Have many stories on that score, which I won't go into here. No-ones' fault - it is just something that 'happens' - in the stall / stable, in a paddock, out riding, or during a storm ( bad story that ) wherever. .... And for the horse lover, owning or rescuing horses is costly, but worth every penny.

Re : Red Cadeaux, who broke down in the Melbourne Cup. Thank God he is ok, and apparently the break in the fetlock was not severe enough for the worst outcome. There is so much that can go wrong in that area ( so much intricate bone structure ) ... he was very very fortunate. And is in the very best care possible - at Werribee Veterinary ( equine specialty ) Clinic.

Here in Victoria, we have a wonderful home for former champion geldings ... called Living Legends. http://www.livinglegends.org.au/ .... The owners of Red Cadeaux, have decided to let him stay in Victoria, and I do so hope he joins the other champs out there. They look after them so superbly. The horses have their many duties, attending race meetings as attractions, visiting aged nursing homes, charitable events, and children outdoors, in hospitals or cancer care - all over Australia. Among the many out on this property, are Better Loosen Up, Might and Power, Apache Cat ( my favourite boy ), Rogan Josh, Silent Witness, Efficient ... to name a few. I cannot wait to get back out there, and visit them.

I now actively protest jumps races, and believe as Rodney Rooster agreed ... that races with too many horses in the field is absolutely wrong. Had a real ding-dong go at the former Victorian Premier, Denis Napthine - who happens to be a Veterinarian, and who also happens to be a major big wig in racing circles, especially for the Warrnambool horror they hold every year - the Annual Steeplechase - the longest, and most jumps to be negotiated race, in the world. - A ghastly event.

He is Chairman or some big time bod on that WRC board. I knew that he would know, that I knew what I was talking about when I challenged him - on field sizes, jumps structures, approach, necessary balance for jumping, etc. At least he had the courtesy to reply a 1.5 pages long letter, in which he defended the industry, but agreed in principle with some of my suggestions. The Government changed soon after, but he was instrumental in re-introducing jumps races ( at the time ). The previous government had been on the brink of banning them - and then an election happened again, ( all a few years back now ).

Neighbours next door have now 4 rescued horses agisted about 2 miles away - 3 of which they ride, and 1 that is still being 'whispered' into good manners under saddle.

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Well - so much for chat about chickens here ?? I think it's time for me to .....

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Cheers ....



Darling boy - my own photograph of " Apache Cat " ... one of the all time greatest sprinters.

 

[ChristieB]

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Hey there Lavender11 Welcome to the thread and also the wonderful world of chickens.

I have said it before and no doubt I will say it again .. the world needs more Pekins! [Just less broody ones  ]

Congratulations on the hatch and when you can, we always love pictures!

Have to agree there, I love my Pekins but both the little cows are broody right now, Cho only just started laying again after the last time!! They're so cute when they fluff right up and squawk at me when I go near the nests.

Welcome lavender11 hatching chicks is addictive, be careful!!

 

[locknest4]

Anniebee I couldn't help but laugh at your description of 'spraying' poop with accompanying 'farty' noises!
Chooks are strange and so.. so...Funny... Gotta love them

When I locked up the girls tonight they had re-arrange their perching order again. There's now 6 up top and 4 on next rung down.... Probably because their feathery butts are getting bigger (13 weeks old now) and they all couldn't fit up there.

 

[Teila]

Good morning Friends

Ashburnham I think rather than “Why do I keep doing this?” the question should be “How do you keep doing this?” I am in awe! I need a break from hatching after one hatch with a broody hen doing all the work

Congratulations and as always, adorable bubs you have there!

locknest4 some of my gals are over two years old and bed time is still a nightly squabble fest as to who is sleeping where … they typically all end up in the same spot as the night before but that doesn’t stop them shuffling and bickering about it beforehand

Anniebee thank you for the tip on the Elmores’ Oil .. I personally swear by Emu Oil for aches and sprains. Hubby is not a fan because he reckons it smells [I do not think it does] but he is more than happy for me to rub Deep Heat or Dencorub on his shoulder when it aches! Not only does that stuff stink and burn, no matter how many times I wash my hands I can still smell it hours later

The smell, however, does make the cats change their mind about needing a cuddle

Thank you also for sharing your thoughts regarding the racing horses .. As I mentioned, I do not know much about horses and while not actually scared of them, think they are beautiful in pictures or from a distance Case in point, ‘Apache Cat’ is beautiful!

My bubs which have been raised by mumma in the coop have always produced a colourful range of poops while they are growing; as long as there is no blood, I have learnt to not be concerned.

Any changes in poop for my older gals is a cause for concern. After two years of having chickens I was gifted with overnight coral urates from one of my gals; minor heart attack until I searched BYC and found it to be normal [Gotta love BYC!]. I have learnt about the ‘lots of watermelon’ poops and of course, those hair curling, peel the paint off the coop walls caecal poops. Nothing like opening the coop door at 5am, half asleep and being abruptly thrown back by the stench … wakes me up pretty quickly

Bazza [Cane Toad] was doing laps of the fish pond again this morning .. I think he is trying to lose those winter love handles

 

[satay]

Good morning Friends 

Ashburnham I think rather than “Why do I keep doing this?” the question should be “How do you keep doing this?”  I am in awe!  I need a break from hatching after one hatch with a broody hen doing all the work 

Congratulations and as always, adorable bubs you have there!

locknest4 some of my gals are over two years old and bed time is still a nightly squabble fest as to who is sleeping where … they typically all end up in the same spot as the night before but that doesn’t stop them shuffling and bickering about it beforehand 

Anniebee thank you for the tip on the Elmores’ Oil .. I personally swear by Emu Oil for aches and sprains.  Hubby is not a fan because he reckons it smells [I do not think it does] but he is more than happy for me to rub Deep Heat or Dencorub on his shoulder when it aches!  Not only does that stuff stink and burn, no matter how many times I wash my hands I can still smell it hours later     The smell, however, does make the cats change their mind about needing a cuddle 

Thank you also for sharing your thoughts regarding the racing horses .. As I mentioned, I do not know much about horses and while not actually scared of them, think they are beautiful in pictures or from a distance   Case in point, ‘Apache Cat’ is beautiful!

My bubs which have been raised by mumma in the coop have always produced a colourful range of poops while they are growing; as long as there is no blood, I have learnt to not be concerned.

Any changes in poop for my older gals is a cause for concern.  After two years of having chickens I was gifted with overnight coral urates from one of my gals; minor heart attack until I searched BYC and found it to be normal [Gotta love BYC!].  I have learnt about the ‘lots of watermelon’ poops and of course, those hair curling, peel the paint off the coop walls caecal poops.  Nothing like opening the coop door at 5am, half asleep and being abruptly thrown back by the stench … wakes me up pretty quickly 

Bazza [Cane Toad] was doing laps of the fish pond again this morning .. I think he is trying to lose those winter love handles   

Omg I love your posts. How many times I have had to take cane toads out of waterers here.

A hint with deep heat as I had to use it every day for a year when hubby hurt his arm. Wear gloves. The cheap ones that come in a box at woolies etc. Use once and throw them out.

 

[satay]

[COLOR=141823]Two incubators full of Silver Laced Wyandottes and bantam Indian Game now hatching.[/COLOR] [COLOR=141823]. Why do I keep doing this? xxxx[/COLOR]

Because you are the hatching guru Ash

 

[Fancychooklady]

Hehe, Teila I have a mental image of bazza doing backstroke in his togs.
Update on or pregnant mare. All seems fine , vet isn't too concerned about the size of her teats.
Jazz came to us with tendon damage in her front leg and as a 2 year old her future looked grim. She now has a new purpose in life and that is carrying our World Cup baby.
Many of the top breeders are using standardbred mares as surrogate mothers , the embryo is transferred in the early stages . Standies are very good brood mares and this method allows the more valuable mare to produce more offspring and /or go back into competition , which ever the case may be. Whilst this all seems a bit clinical, it gives the pacers a second chance at life after racing too.
Jazz is happy in her new role and she keeps our retired eventer ' Winston ' company at the same time.
On chicken news, this morning I have 1 x corro and 1x splash Wyandotte chick hatched.

 

[satay]

Hehe, Teila I have a mental image of bazza doing backstroke in his togs.
Update on or pregnant mare. All seems fine , vet isn't too concerned about the size of her teats.
Jazz came to us with tendon damage in her front leg and as a 2 year old her future looked grim. She now has a new purpose in life and that is carrying our World Cup baby.
Many of the top breeders are using standardbred mares as surrogate mothers , the embryo is transferred in the early stages . Standies are very good brood mares and this method allows the more valuable mare to produce more offspring and /or go back into competition , which ever the case may be. Whilst this all seems a bit clinical, it gives the pacers a second chance at life after racing too.
Jazz is happy in her new role and she keeps our retired eventer ' Winston ' company at the same time.
On chicken news, this morning I have 1 x corro and 1x splash Wyandotte chick hatched.

That's great news about your mare. Can't wait to see some pics of your new fuzzy butts when they have finished hatching. I had a similar thought to you on the toad though I didn't vision the togs

 

[RodneyRooster]

Morning all!

On the subject of poop there is a great page that shows u pics off all kinds of poop and explains how its nrmal or otherwise. Forgot where it is, likely the chicken chick or something similar. If u wanna have a look just google for it, itll come up

Welcome @Lavender11 and @EllaLouise94! Im sure u will love it here as we all do. Very knowledgable and quick responders for any issues and being aussies its so all so much more accurate info! Yep we all love pics

Omg. That reminds me of a neighbour out here a few months back. She went for a walk to the dam down the back of their property with her dog as she does every day, well on this Sunday she managed to fall in a hole the chickens had been using to dust bath. She couldn't move and her hubby swore he heard a crack so they rang the ambulance. 45mins later they arrived. We have no ambulance station in esk so it had to come from another town. Off to Ipswich they take her and after xrays she had broken her leg just below and just above the knee... She's all recovered now and I hope you will be soon too. Mary also said to never do that in an open paddock as she was sure the darn ants were going to cart her away while she waited for the ambulance to arrive.

Crap thats no good! Love the bit about the ants tho i totally believe her there! Haha

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RodneyRooster - hope you mend very quickly and are up and about doing your thing with your beautiful chickens.   Twisted ankles and other parts,  are the absolute pits -- be patient with yourself, it might take a little while to heal.   Ice is good on the affected area ( even if not hot and swollen ) for a while.

There's a product called "Elmores' Oil" which I swear by.   A type of balm application, with a difference. Available at big supermarkets (?), health stores and chemists ( I believe ).   Would NOT be without it for injuries, strains etc.   No frills thing ... active ingredients are tea tree - and eucalyptus oils, mixed with olive oil and vanilla.   So simple, but so good at what it does.   Available in roll-on form as well as in a bottle.    Gentle but oh so very effective.   

Cheers ...... 

Hey Rodney hope you feel better soon!
When adults fall, we fall hard. Don't bounce back like the kids with their flexible bones and muscles

Thank u both and teila for the well wishes and tips. I dont like the smell of deep heat and when i was pregnant i took it one step further and that became the smell that made me throw up lol. that was also at the time my hubby was using it everyday! Not for long lol.

So weve had floods hail and even tornados here in the last day or 2! My broody2 plus chicks still have been sleeping outside in the broody pen rather than inside with the others.. was very worried last night but they seem fine today