Chicken just showed up?? ****NOW "Big Chickens Story" a story of a found chicken***lol

[smhoekzema]

Just read this whole story!! Loved it!! Her eggs are gorgeous and well worth the effort

 

[Aamanda]

Just read this whole story!! Loved it!! Her eggs are gorgeous and well worth the effort

Welcome to Big Chickens thread!!

 

[Aamanda]

Well so far she laid 2 then skipped a day then has laid 2. Waiting to see if we get one today or not. She seems to be laying on the same cycle as Lacy and Lacy is due for one more egg today. Then off tomorrow so we shall see!! I have to listen and check a lot. Don't want frozen eggs!

 

[EggresiveAli]

Hi Amanda love this thread,

Can you please dust her down for lice and mites because IF she did come from that "guys" farm and those conditions, chances are she will have them.

Good luck

 

[Aamanda]

Hi Amanda love this thread,

Can you please dust her down for lice and mites because IF she did come from that "guys" farm and those conditions, chances are she will have them.

Good luck

We did. ;-) twice just in case.

 

[tatertot]

Boy they are good size eggs too..my ee all lay the teal eggs...I. was kinda hopeful that BC was a blue egg layer...hows she doing?
hows the rest of your flock

 

[One Chick Two]

Just read this thread all the way through, and... wow! I was on the edge of the seat, wondering what would happen next. lol

So glad Big Chicken found her forever home with you. She's lovely, and has a gorgeous egg!

Amanda, just wanted to throw in an idea into the fray for helping you to help BC become tame...when BC is calm, and you have her already in your arms, and she seems no more than a tad squirmy, gently tuck her neck under your chin (but away from your face) with her head facing your shoulder so she can't quickly turn and peck you.

Try (very gently) stroke her outer ear (ear muff) area, so her eyes close in a relaxed, favorable manner. Monitor her mood closely to make sure she's liking this treatment, and also whisper very softly,"Shhh...it's okay...it's okay..." Even our rambunctious roos will stop squirming to hear what is being whispered to them and usually relax their eyes in a good way when I touch them on/near their ear muffs. lol We have also found this conditioning helpful in stressful situations because they will relax more quickly so we can do whatever needs to happen without panicking.

Can't wait to hear more of your story!

 

[tatertot]

It is a terrific story...I hope its not concluded ...
Does anyone know how to stop feather picking? My poor ee are getting picked on

 

[Nickeyo]

Either separate the hen being abused but have her still visible to the flock or remove the offender for a few days, or you an by anti feather pecking spray to put on the hen that tastes vile.

 

[tatertot]

Great...sounds good to me