California - Northern

[OR4-hmom]

We do as well for each species to determine the champion. For our round robin we have local volunteers and questions are approved by species superintendents. We can't afford to have judges for 4 days.

 

[caychris]

Catching up after a very busy day.

Ron hope your wife's recovery goes well..

Well the Pitas and the Del seem to be sparring a bit more than I would like when they get out of the little coop. They all seem to be trying to get the little hens attention and she ignores them for the most part. No real fights yet and no crowing from the three but they seem to be getting closer. I was hoping they would make it longer outside and Im not really sure if after a week outside they would be good boys if I put them back in the box with the CLB.

The Del seems very rambunctious but Im wondering if thats just Delaware assertiveness. I had the girl perched on my shoulder and he seemed like he wanted to get to her but wasn't willing to full on challenge me. He does seem to bite/peck a bit more (though not seriously so far) than my hens did when I would try to pet them. The pitas seem sweeter. Maybe he just has some kind of complex (being the only Del) and is also trying to show off for the Del hens that he cant get to and who would probably chase him around if he did.

 

[InWrongCentury]

I hope for a speedy recovery, Ron! My dad used to race sport bikes, but managed to only break one bone coming off the bike: his big toe. He eventually stopped since his arthritis made it uncomfortable, but he still enjoys driving speedy things

My girls are 14 weeks!!! I can barely believe it! They are getting pretty big and my favorite part is my husband's most recent comment: "Wow, they are so beautiful. I didn't know they would be pretty!"

One setback tonight: I tried to install my new auto pop door opener, and the cord came off the motor completely - ARGH! It's my fault too, I accidentally increased friction instead of decreasing it. What a basic, silly mistake, ugh. Luckily I think I can fix it... Which is good because we are supposed to leave for vacation next week and I don't want to spend my entire vacation anxious about the girls. Not to mention the contraption wasn't cheap Wish me luck!

 

[Hangtown Farms]

She is doing very well and is being released from the Hospital tonight.

glad to hear that Ron

 

[Happy Chooks]

I would not have a rooster with a three year old child around, period. Some roosters do settle down after they hit a year old or so, some just never do. However, there is something about small children that often sets off a rooster. They are small and tend to make quick movements, they are an easy target. Even if a rooster is respectful of adults he may decide a toddler is just his size. The problem with "training" is that you can train him all you want, and he may learn to respect YOU, that has worked for me. But until your daughter is old enough to understand rooster body language and what sets him off she is not going to be able to participate in training him and he is not going to learn to respect HER from the training he gets from you.

Roosters are capable of great damage, at the very least a very painful spurring in the shin. But with their tendency to jump up and spur, a child is at risk of getting a face full of rooster if he gets it in that tiny brain to attack. It doesn't take much to loose an eye or get some nasty scars on the face. To me it's just not worth the risk.

I agree with everyone on roosters and children. My children were never allowed in the coop without me.

And about flogging, you are lucky if it's only shin level. I'm 5'8" tall and I was flogged at hip level. Not only is it lightening fast, it hurts like heck. I've also had a puncture would through jeans from a spur. Neither of those roosters are here anymore and I won't tolerate a mean rooster.

My DW was on a motorcycle fundraiser ride yesterday and a car made an unsafe lane change--They were going about 40. She did a fairly good tuck and roll but did break her wrist. She will be having surgery this morning unless it is bumped.

Boy is she going to be sore for some time!

Glad she is alright. Scary, it could have been much worse.

 

[DoubleMM]

I agree with everyone on roosters and children. My children were never allowed in the coop without me.

And about flogging, you are lucky if it's only shin level. I'm 5'8" tall and I was flogged at hip level. Not only is it lightening fast, it hurts like heck. I've also had a puncture would through jeans from a spur. Neither of those roosters are here anymore and I won't tolerate a mean rooster.

Glad she is alright. Scary, it could have been much worse.

I had a Roo go mean after 5 years. He caught me in the kneecap through jeans and I had to pull out a piece of spur from my leg.

He never got the chance to do that again.....

 

[ronott1]

Glad she is alright. Scary, it could have been much worse.

She almost made the final check list yesterday to go home--they decided she needed to have her left knee looked at. It is likely ok but swollen from bruising with some muscle tearing.

The discharge process has started though which is a good sign that today will be the day to leave the hospital.

On the chicken front, The UofA blues are settling in nicely and I was able to integrate chicks that are two weeks apart in age.

I need to make room in the brooder for the CCLs that are in lockdown. 8 out of 20 shipped eggs are still going!

 

[chiqita]

When she has a chance to reflect I think that this year will be the year she learned the most. It wasn't the results she wanted but she toughed it out and did it. I learn the most from my mistakes, she will also. The luck of the draw this year just gave them some onery critters. After 4 days of confinement to stalls I don't blame the animals.

If you want to drive the point home and she will read get her my loosing season by pat conroy. Fablous book about learning from adversity and how important that is.

I loved that book gave a few away.

She almost made the final check list yesterday to go home--they decided she needed to have her left knee looked at. It is likely ok but swollen from bruising with some muscle tearing.

The discharge process has started though which is a good sign that today will be the day to leave the hospital.

On the chicken front, The UofA blues are settling in nicely and I was able to integrate chicks that are two weeks apart in age.

I need to make room in the brooder for the CCLs that are in lockdown. 8 out of 20 shipped eggs are still going!

Glad shes doing better!
Also glad about the eggs makes me feel better about some.

Anyone between here and fresno need chicks or eggs or quail?

Mario is going up for work tomorrow.

One more worming question too . Is it adequate to use safeguard as a follow up wormer (available locally) or do I need to use the v one I can't spell that I have to order?

I did not see any more worms after the wazine but everyone drank the water. But boy the poop smelled afterwards!!

 

[ronott1]

If you want to drive the point home and she will read get her my loosing season by pat conroy. Fablous book about learning from adversity and how important that is.

I loved that book gave a few away.
Glad shes doing better!
Also glad about the eggs makes me feel better about some.

Anyone between here and fresno need chicks or eggs or quail?

Mario is going up for work tomorrow.

One more worming question too . Is it adequate to use safeguard as a follow up wormer (available locally) or do I need to use the v one I can't spell that I have to order?

I did not see any more worms after the wazine but everyone drank the water. But boy the poop smelled afterwards!!

The second dose in 10 days of valbazen will do it. Fecal test in 6 months.

 

[casportpony]

Glad shes doing better!
Also glad about the eggs makes me feel better about some.

Anyone between here and fresno need chicks or eggs or quail?

Mario is going up for work tomorrow.

One more worming question too . Is it adequate to use safeguard as a follow up wormer (available locally) or do I need to use the v one I can't spell that I have to order?

I did not see any more worms after the wazine but everyone drank the water. But boy the poop smelled afterwards!!

Bang for the buck, Valbazen (albendazole) at 0.2ml per 2.2 pounds is the better choice, but Safeguard (fenbendazole) liquid or paste at 0.5ml per 2.2 pounds will also work.

-Kathy