calling any one from missouri

[potagergirl]

poor Mr. Blue just past. I am so heart broke over his loss. He was that special one that I just dearly loved. Always greeting me no matter what time of day I went out.

 

[CGinJCMO]

I'm sorry Mr. Blue died. <hug>

Try not to be too hard on your chicken sitter. If you hadn't told him/her what to do if one acted lethargic or overly picked on, you can't blame them too much. I know I don't know when to intervene sometimes, esp with someone one else's stuff. The other chickens could have picked on Blue because he was feeling poorly, and not that they bullied him to starvation. Hopefully, it isn't something that's going to spread to the rest of the flock.

CG

 

[microchick]

poor Mr. Blue just past. I am so heart broke over his loss. He was that special one that I just dearly loved. Always greeting me no matter what time of day I went out.

I'm so sorry. I know it's not easy when something like this happens. The little devils leave chicken foot prints on your heart just like dogs and cats leave paw prints. Consider yourself hugged.

 

[mrballance]

poor Mr. Blue just past. I am so heart broke over his loss. He was that special one that I just dearly loved. Always greeting me no matter what time of day I went out.

Sorry for your loss. Just remember the good times. Funny how we grow soooo attached to some of them.

 

[potagergirl]

Thank you all.
No I won't say anything to the chicken sitter. This is life on a farm and yes he could have been ill without my knowledge before I left.
He could have also chose not to be a happy chicken because I wasn't here and he didn't trust the stranger. The fact is he had a wonderful life and blessed me all the days he was here. His passing helps remind me of how precious life is even that of a chicken which sounds silly when you think about it. He will be in my memories and tomorrow we start fresh with the same flock yet different.

 

[Sylviaanne]

Sorry for your loss, potagergirl. Hope another one sweeps you off your feet soon. I don't mean that to sound callous but just want the hole in your heart to be filled.




I am just a little south of the town of Ozark and my birds have pooped all over my front yard. Unfortunately, that is where I want them to keep an eye on them whenever I go out of the house. I have chickens, guineas, ducks and geese. Lots of poop. What I want to know is: What kind of grass seed should I buy this spring? I would like something that is hardy, will keep growing no matter what but that looks good/neat when mowed.

This is will be my 4th year with chickens and guineas, 3rd year with ducks and first year with geese. Even though it is winter and cold out there, there should be more yellow grass than I am seeing. I am afraid the poop is burning out the grass and I NEED the grass for bugs and for my birds to eat this coming year. I need something that can grow despite the poop and weather.

 

[ocap]

What kind of grass seed should I buy this spring? I would like something that is hardy, will keep growing no matter what but that looks good/neat when mowed.

I like a mix. There is nothing stronger than Bermuda grass, but north of the gulf coast states the type of Bermuda is important. Mix with all kinds of clovers (they are high in protein) and inoculate the seed so it can "fix" nitrogen into the soil (legume). Dutch and Hop clovers are the ones I see in my pasture, Arrow Leaf and Crimson grow taller and might not be best for a lawn. Some weeds are great food for chickens so I will never spray poison in an effort to have a golf course lawn.

Nothing better than watching chicken TV and grass grow

 

[microchick]

Thank you all.
No I won't say anything to the chicken sitter. This is life on a farm and yes he could have been ill without my knowledge before I left.
He could have also chose not to be a happy chicken because I wasn't here and he didn't trust the stranger. The fact is he had a wonderful life and blessed me all the days he was here. His passing helps remind me of how precious life is even that of a chicken which sounds silly when you think about it. He will be in my memories and tomorrow we start fresh with the same flock yet different.

There are just so many things that could have gone wrong. You'll probably never know what happened to Blue. You were with him at the end though and can rest assured that he knew he wasn't alone.

I probably wouldn't say anything either although it would be hard not to casually ask, "Hey, did you notice anything wrong with Blue while I was gone?" Maybe you could turn a tragedy into a learning experience for your friend without making mention that he died the day you got back.

I still miss my little Buff Cochin after 40 years. They can really worm their way into your heart.

 

[EdenCamp]

Chickens AND lawn? Bwahahahhahahahaaaaaaaa!

 

[ocap]

Chickens AND lawn? Bwahahahhahahahaaaaaaaa!

hehehehe not when chicken math takes over