Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

All the girls love the roosts. They’ve never slept anywhere else. This thought occurred to me too, so after they were all settled down I gently set her on the roosts. I came back about 10 minutes later and she was back in the box, with blood dripping from her comb.

Where did the blood come from?

 

[Shadrach]

I'm sorry to hear that but sadly I'm not surprised.

I found out this evening that Volt and Amp are at least five years old, posibly six. That's better than I thought given they are rescues. With better care I think those six years might have been increased to seven or eight.
I really cannot begin to describe what a huge difference a few hours a day out of the run and better nutrition has made to all of them.
This is Lima again. The difference in her is astounding. She runs around like a pullet now. She still comes and does a few minutes on my lap most days but while she may not look that much better, her attitude has had a radical shift for the better.

 

[BY Bob]

You've got proof at your place, too!

I surely do. They're is no way to stop it.

 

[BY Bob]

@BY Bob, it’s amazing how big Sylvie and Legertha are! Obviously neither one is a boy, so that’s great. They’re so cute.

Yes it is. I would be heartbroken to give one up.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Where did the blood come from?

She had two peck-punctures close the the base of her comb, which were bleeding.
I’ve also noticed that she forages separate from the rest of the flock.
She was the very first to molt. I believe they may have cast her out for that reason, even though they’re all molting now.
I believe the lead hen is just being a butthole to her.

 

[BY Bob]

I found out this evening that Volt and Amp are at least five years old, posibly six. That's better than I thought given they are rescues. With better care I think those six years might have been increased to seven or eight.
I really cannot begin to describe what a huge difference a few hours a day out of the run and better nutrition has made to all of them.
This is Lima again. The difference in her is astounding. She runs around like a pullet now. She still comes and does a few minutes on my lap most days but while she may not look that much better, her attitude has had a radical shift for the better.
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5 or 6 years for rescues is a long time. That is amazing considering the shape in which you found them. They are tough ladies.

The littles are out today and the pure joy of greater access is impossible to communicate adequately. They are having a blast today.

 

[featherhead007]

Anybody ever try changing the alternator on a Lexus ls400? (I came up with some colorful adjectives, that even I haven’t heard before) crazy Japanese cars!
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[RoyalChick]

Anybody ever try changing the alternator on a Lexus ls400? (I came up with some colorful adjectives, that even I haven’t heard before) crazy Japanese cars!
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I am ashamed to say I could not even find the alternator on a Lexus. I was actually reasonably competent with car maintenance in my 20s - I drove ancient cars so I had to be - somewhere along the way everything changed and I can stare at the engine of a modern car and not even recognize it as an engine!

 

[Shadrach]

@BY Bob
I need a bit of advice Bob.
I have bought a product to combat mites and lice.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Net-Tex-Re...ment+for+chickens&qid=1636490237&sr=8-15&th=1
It was only product I could find that is available in the UK that contains Permethrin.

(I have since found this which may be a better option next time.
https://www.purpleturtle.co.uk/permethrin-and-pyrethrin-fabric-spray/)

Net Tex also contains.
https://www.diy-pest-control.co.uk/tetramethrin/
and
https://b4brands.com/resources/ingredient-directory/benzalkonium-chloride/
As far as I can gather the carrier is an oil.

In Spain I used Permethrin direct to the chicken without ill effects.
Neither of the other chemicals is particularly toxic when not ingested.
Is there anything you know about the mixture of these chemicals that would make it unsuitable for applying spareingly direct to a chicken?

 

[Marie2020]

All I know about peasants, is the hierarchy. King , Queen, nobility, surfs, then peasants! Oh you said Pheasants…. Never mind