Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[micstrachan]

Hey Michelle, I could be completely wrong on my Orpington "knowledge". Anything I say about breeds should be treated with deep scepticism

Well, you could also be right. Mine are hatchery stock and their genetics are probably shaky at best.

@BY Bob do you think @Shadrach gray girl could be a lavender (or blue) orpington?

 

[MaryJanet]

This lot won't go where the nettles are. The nettles unfortunatley have taken over the best place for the chickens and that's under the tree/bush just outside their run. I've cleared over two thirds now.

Fwiw Shad, when pulling out nettles, we wear latex food prep gloves over extra long sleeves, with a rubber band to close the gloves around the wrist. It seems better than heavier gardening gloves because it affords a better grip and finer movement in the fingers.

 

[Blazinga]

Current theory is that Platina was suffering from a thiamine deficiency from medicated feed on top of a molt. We have switched to non medicated and I cooked some rice for her and the other girls. Usually they are hesitant with new foods, but they instantly knew they needed the rice. After the first initial offering, Platina isn't as crazy about the rice, but I left some in her mash that was mixed with vitamin water. Let's hope that once she's got some Thiamine in her she'll be doing better.

 

[Blazinga]

Stroke my Beard

 

[micstrachan]

I'm so glad that you have the computer back and will be around more. I have really missed you.

Chicken tax

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Wait… I never noticed that Hattie’s legs are black, not white? I thought all Orps had white legs. Silly me!

 

[micstrachan]

Stroke my Beard
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Beyond adorable!!!

 

[micstrachan]

What breed do you think this hen is?
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Black Copper Marans?

 

[AfiafiAfi]

They are adorable. Great chickens!

Oh thank u BOB

 

[micstrachan]

I've been eying the old Suburban here...

I’d like to see that! Could make for a pretty cool coop!

 

[RoyalChick]

Current theory is that Platina was suffering from a thiamine deficiency from medicated feed on top of a molt. We have switched to non medicated and I cooked some rice for her and the other girls. Usually they are hesitant with new foods, but they instantly knew they needed the rice. After the first initial offering, Platina isn't as crazy about the rice, but I left some in her mash that was mixed with vitamin water. Let's hope that once she's got some Thiamine in her she'll be doing better.

Eggs and fish are good sources of thiamine. She might like those. I hope she improves.