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

[Teila]

So, I am chatting away to my across the road neighbour who is recovering from major surgery. While her hubby already does lots of stuff around the place, including mowing the lawns, she was saying how wonderful he has been, looking after her and pretty much doing everything.

She mentioned that she had noticed that I mow the lawns and I explained that it is a care factor thing .. I care how the lawns and garden look, hubby is not fussed, ergo he does not do lawns

Anyways, this got me thinking …….

Indicators for me that the lawn needs a mow:

It has not been done for a couple of weeks.
The path edges are getting a little long.
If I leave it for another week it is going to be harder to do and the clippings will be too long to throw into the run for the girls.

Indicators for hubby that the lawn might need a mow:

The paths have disappeared.
The chickens head out for free range with a compass, backpack, rations and mini machete.
Free range looks like a scene from Jurassic Park

 

[appps]

So, I am chatting away to my across the road neighbour who is recovering from major surgery. While her hubby already does lots of stuff around the place, including mowing the lawns, she was saying how wonderful he has been, looking after her and pretty much doing everything. She mentioned that she had noticed that I mow the lawns and I explained that it is a care factor thing .. I care how the lawns and garden look, hubby is not fussed, ergo he does not do lawns Anyways, this got me thinking ……. Indicators for me that the lawn needs a mow: It has not been done for a couple of weeks. The path edges are getting a little long. If I leave it for another week it is going to be harder to do and the clippings will be too long to throw into the run for the girls. Indicators for hubby that the lawn might need a mow: The paths have disappeared. The chickens head out for free range with a compass, backpack, rations and mini machete. Free range looks like a scene from Jurassic Park

Ive never thrown the grass clipping in the run. I always figured it wouldn't be good. Not sure why though.

 

[Teila]

Ive never thrown the grass clipping in the run. I always figured it wouldn't be good. Not sure why though.

Hey appps, if the clippings are too long, they can impact the crop. I learnt the hard way and I am not sure if it was Cilla or Dusty, but Fancy came to the rescue as always and a full recovery was made

Besides that one episode, I have thrown the lawn clippings into the run for three years now as part of the deep litter method but always only when they are very short.

 

[MyHaven]

With difficult devices and a hectic schedule at present I'm a bit all over the place. I have re-read some of my posts and they are a bit vague sorry.

Fancy I had been wondering if the chicken dose should be the same as the parrots which is what you suggested. Just incase you thought "this person is nuts". And thanks again. Also, coming from the meat industry I am well versed in cross contamination. I do find it a challenge with the little fellow though. he can't understand why he cant pat and cuddle his pets at the moment when he just wants to make them feel better.

There is no change to condition in general.

Appps They love clippings. Chopped up bugs and all. If mine were out they would play "chicken" with the mower. I had to start locking them up when the mower came out. My clippings always went in the run. I used it like a big compost heap (kinda) because the chooks turn it over, aerating it often, it breaks down in no time. Google composting with chickens. I have a bigger yard now and alas have a ride on mower and don't catch. I do miss that. Feels much better under foot or "gumboot".

Satay I read Tiela mention your loss. I am sorry I missed that. I do wish I could grow leeks. I just love them.

Garlic when should it be planted? Maybe timing has been my problem in the past. Maybe we could have a grow along?

Snails sorry I can't remember who mentioned being pathetic and not minding snails. Well I would never say pathetic but snails are bad news. They can carry the rat lungworm which can be passed through the slime to humans. Hate them all and dispose of all I see. Worms on the other hand. They are lovely.

AB sorry I haven't responded to you sooner. It is accepted by dog trainers that 7 weeks is the ideal time to separate a pup from the female dog (I got censored). Any earlier and they haven't developed completely and have not got their foundation. Any later and they are missing out on imprinting period which is critical for a well balanced dog. I was interested when you said the pup was 6 1/2 weeks. They will also have chosen a pup with high drive in order to give the right character to do the job. What a wonderful thing you are doing.

Teila I understand you will still be grieving and I just wanted to say that you are still in my thoughts. Even if those ratty bantams of yours pretend they don't care, they are just helping bring back normality.

Hello to the newbies. Welcome.

On a happy note, because we all need one. Here's my Brahmas (isolated inside poor dears.)

And seriously a D'uccle in the midst of everything thinks it's ok to lay 10 eggs in her whole life and go clucky!!! Nothing funnier than a clucky d'uccle. so cranky.

Have a wonderful Friday everyone.

 

[Fancychooklady]

With difficult devices and a hectic schedule at present I'm a bit all over the place. I have re-read some of my posts and they are a bit vague sorry.

Fancy I was wondering if the chicken dose should be the same as the parrots which is what you suggested. Just incase you thought "this person is nuts"

There is no change to condition in general.

Appps They love clippings. Chopped up bugs and all. If mine were out they would play "chicken" with the mower. I had to start locking them up. Mine always went in the run. I used it like a big compost heap (kinda) because the chooks turn it over, aerating it often, it breaks down in no time. Google composting with chickens. I have a bigger yard now and Alaska have a ride on mower and don't catch. I do miss that. Feels much better under foot or "gumboot".

Satay I read Tiela mention your loss. I am sorry I missed that. I do wish I could grow leeks. I just love them.

Garlic when should it be planted? Maybe timing has been my problem in the past. Maybe we could have a grow long?

Snails sorry I can't remember who mention being pathetic and not minding snails. Well I would never say pathetic but snails are bad news. The can carry the rat lungworm which can be passed through the slime. Hate them all and dispose of all I see. Worms on the other hand. They are lovely.

AB sorry I haven't responded to you sooner. It is accepted by dog trainers that 7 weeks is the ideal time to separate a pup from the *****. Any earlier and they haven't developed completely and have not got their foundation. Any later and they are missing out on imprinting period which is critical for a well balanced dog. I was interested when you said the pup was 6 1/2 weeks. They will also have chosen a pup with high drive in order to give the right character to do the job. What a wonderful thing you are doing.

Teila I understand you will still be grieving and I just wanted to say that you are in my thoughts. Even if those ratty bantams of yours pretend they don't care, they are just helping bring back normality.

Hello to the newbies. Welcome.

On a happy note, because we all need one. Here's my Brahmas (isolated inside poor dears.)

I'd give it 48 hrs before upping the dosage to 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 a litre. The danger of overdosing is the possible organ damage. As the birds may relapse in future, keep a record of the dosage for later. You should be seeing the swelling around the eyes starting to lessen soon. If you happen to be near a chemist pick up some chlorsig drops.

 

[Fancychooklady]

I grew it for the first time last year, was an impulse buy at the feed store. I planted too late and it was the wrong spot, not well drained enough, so I didn't get a great crop but it lasted me till it was time to plant again this year. Now I'm having to buy again though till this crop is ready. This year I'm planting 3 x as much in the proper conditions and hopefully I'll have enough this time to get me through to the following harvest time. Was a really rewarding crop to grow though

Hey @Fancychooklady , I plaited mine too but by the time we were getting to the last of it around late winter the very last of it was sort of deflating or drying out if that makes sense. Do you have that problem? Wondering if the extras I'm growing this year will store longer anyway?

Mine hangs in the kitchen with the wood fire burning and we use a lot of it. I plait up the rest for friends. My bulbs were almost as big as my hand, made plaiting difficult .
Anything that looks a little ' under par ' is boiled and seeped overnight and then used to fill the chooks waterers .

 

[MyHaven]

I'd give it 48 hrs before upping the dosage to 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 a litre. The danger of overdosing is the possible organ damage. As the birds may relapse in future, keep a record of the dosage for later. You should be seeing the swelling around the eyes starting to lessen soon. If you happen to be near a chemist pick up some chlorsig drops.

Thanks - as you were responding I was editing my last post. I hadn't quite finished it on the train this morning.

I will do that. Thanks for the tip. I can't express how much I appreciate your help - it really does take some of the burden off my shoulders.

 

[MyHaven]

Mine hangs in the kitchen with the wood fire burning and we use a lot of it. I plait up the rest for friends. My bulbs were almost as big as my hand, made plaiting difficult .
Anything that looks a little ' under par ' is boiled and seeped overnight and then used to fill the chooks waterers .

Again, jealous!!!

I'll have to try again.

 

[Fancychooklady]

Thanks - as you were responding I was editing my last post. I hadn't quite finished it on the train this morning.

I will do that. Thanks for the tip. I can't express how much I appreciate your help - it really does take some of the burden off my shoulders.

You are welcome. You are not the first and you certainly won't be the last to have an upper respiratory disease go through your flock. I dealt with this years ago and that is why I stress BIOSECURITY to all. Happy to help lessen your burden in any way I can.
Hopefully you will begin to see some improvement soon.

 

[Fancychooklady]

This morning I was mixing up the feed and thought I'd take a pic for you guys.
Free range mixed 50/50 with micro pellet.

Chick starter