BYC Café

[room onthebroom]

The last time I got a tetanus shot was because of a bad spider bite. My hand was turning purple & green & finally DH made me go in. I cried to the doctor like a stupid little kid & said “I don’t wanna shot.” He said, “Ok. Do you WANT to die badly over the course of the next 3days?” Sheesh ok doc, when you put it THAT WAY.

 

[room onthebroom]

Thanks, Roomy! That sounds like much more fun I suppose it's a little ridiculous to be 33 and confused why I've got a plain Jane bandaid and not one with say... Chickens on it, when I leave the doctors office.

I find that Hello Kitty bandaids heal me the quickest. My kids say Star Wars bandaids are the best, but what do they know.

If you find chicken bandaids please tell me where I can get some.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Yup I have to have the no latex in them here bought a box of like 200 at Costco yes I actually cut my hand often or fall over skinning my hands or knees.. Think this should be my goodnight post

 

[N F C]

I find that Hello Kitty bandaids heal me the quickest. My kids say Star Wars bandaids are the best, but what do they know.

If you find chicken bandaids please tell me where I can get some.

I found some Roomy! (At least found a picture of them, says you can order them from Walmart)

Penny, the description says they are latex-free

 

[Shadrach]

That makes sense. The strong survive to build a stronger and more resilient bunch. I try not to get too worked up about the chicks. That's not to say it's not upsetting, but it's a reality unless I lock them up until they're full grown. Some would say that that's exactly what I should do, but I beg to differ. I won't feed them to the wolves, mind you, but I cannot be there every minute to babysit. I believe their lives are better if they can free range, but I know not everyone has that luxury.

I struggle a bit with this every day. All but 4 chickens free ranged when I took over their care. They had been free range for many years.
My preference would be to have fewer chickens and build a proper enclosure. I did suggest this at one point to the people who actually own the chickens. I drew up plans to enclose about three quarters of an acre of land which had bushes and trees established and was pretty much unused bar the occasional bit of half hearted vegetable growing. The objection wasn't even the cost. it was thought that such an enclosure would look unattractive.
We have other enclosures here for other animals; it seems these are not considered unattractive. I built these.
I was then left with trying to decide how best to try to ensure the chickens had what I considered a decent quality of life. For me, I know others see it differently for various reasons, 10 square feet per chicken in a run isn't satisfactory, particularity when there is no shortage of land. It was under these circumstances, and after reading lots and talking to other chicken keepers here that I decided on the multi coop system I have now.
I believe the chickens here have a good life. They have virtually unrestricted freedom, can choose who they live with and where. Despite encouraging them to use the coops at night I have had some roosting in trees for periods of time. They can breed, they get medical attention and food and my besotted type affection. I'm not sure if that last bit features in their life quality assessment.
However, much like humans, freedom means risk and like humans many don't make it to old age.

 

[Shadrach]

Good morning Cafe.
Coffee is made.
A mixed bag for weather here. It does what it does.
Going to start on another earth based nest box today....and coop cleaning.

 

[N F C]

I struggle a bit with this every day. All but 4 chickens free ranged when I took over their care. They had been free range for many years.
My preference would be to have fewer chickens and build a proper enclosure. I did suggest this at one point to the people who actually own the chickens. I drew up plans to enclose about three quarters of an acre of land which had bushes and trees established and was pretty much unused bar the occasional bit of half hearted vegetable growing. The objection wasn't even the cost. it was thought that such an enclosure would look unattractive.
We have other enclosures here for other animals; it seems these are not considered unattractive. I built these.
I was then left with trying to decide how best to try to ensure the chickens had what I considered a decent quality of life. For me, I know others see it differently for various reasons, 10 square feet per chicken in a run isn't satisfactory, particularity when there is no shortage of land. It was under these circumstances, and after reading lots and talking to other chicken keepers here that I decided on the multi coop system I have now.
I believe the chickens here have a good life. They have virtually unrestricted freedom, can choose who they live with and where. Despite encouraging them to use the coops at night I have had some roosting in trees for periods of time. They can breed, they get medical attention and food and my besotted type affection. I'm not sure if that last bit features in their life quality assessment.
However, much like humans, freedom means risk and like humans many don't make it to old age.

I think your chickens have a good life Shad and you certainly care for them.

Good morning! Here, have a cup of coffee.

 

[N F C]

Shad, you beat me to making the coffee again (by 1 minute)!

 

[Shadrach]

Shad, you beat me to making the coffee again (by 1 minute)!

Morning Debby. It will all get drunk no doubt.

 

[N F C]

Morning Debby. It will all get drunk no doubt.

I'm sure you're right...this group are heavy drinkers (at least of the caffeine persuasion).