Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[BY Bob]

Looks like Sylvia didn't want to be far from Legertha!

They very much need to be in sight of each other and cuddle whenever they stop moving.

 

[bgmathteach]

They advised I feed them mash because that's all they have eaten. No information was given on how long they should remain the case.

If you want to switch them to a pellet or crumbles, just do it slowly. Add maybe 25% crumbles to the mash and feed for a week or two and see how they do. If it goes fine, then the next week up the crumbles to 50%, for a week, etc. Also, gradually start giving them small amounts of treats (like scratch or meal worms...just a very small amount to start...to get them used to different things. Might have to put it on their feed so they know they can eat it the first few times you give them something new. They will get the idea...especially if you use a consistent phrase when you do it (like 'here girls' or 'here chicky chicky') and put it on the feed. Then after a bit, they will associate the phrase with treats/food, and come for it....and know it is something good! (too bad they don't have a 'YUM! emoticon!

 

[featherhead007]

If you want to switch them to a pellet or crumbles, just do it slowly. Add maybe 25% crumbles to the mash and feed for a week or two and see how they do. If it goes fine, then the next week up the crumbles to 50%, for a week, etc. Also, gradually start giving them small amounts of treats (like scratch or meal worms...just a very small amount to start...to get them used to different things. Might have to put it on their feed so they know they can eat it the first few times you give them something new. They will get the idea...especially if you use a consistent phrase when you do it (like 'here girls' or 'here chicky chicky') and put it on the feed. Then after a bit, they will associate the phrase with treats/food, and come for it....and know it is something good! (too bad they don't have a 'YUM! emoticon!

We do

 

[featherhead007]

Okay, I confess. I gave the chooks a watermelon this afternoon, it was hot here, but it looked sooo good, I stole a slice for myself. (Don’t tell anyone)

 

[featherhead007]

Okay, I confess. I gave the chooks a watermelon this afternoon, it was hot here, but it looked sooo good, I stole a slice for myself. (Don’t tell anyone)

Yes I feel very guilty, stealing treats from my feathered friends

 

[BY Bob]

Okay, I confess. I gave the chooks a watermelon this afternoon, it was hot here, but it looked sooo good, I stole a slice for myself. (Don’t tell anyone)

I don't blame you.

 

[featherhead007]

I’m feeling good! Been a very long day for me. All the chooks are where they belong. Chaco has new shoes, is fed and safe, Eagle is safely tucked away, and all I need is a jacuzzi bath now. (Can I get a good nights sleep now)

 

[bgmathteach]

Yes I feel very guilty, stealing treats from my feathered friends

No, that is called 'Sharing"

It's only stealing when they hop up on your chair and sneak a peck out of what you are about to put in your mouth.

 

[micstrachan]

It's all about feed to egg ratio. Once they slow down laying even a little, profitability falls. So they get rid of them and go with new. It breaks my heart to think of it.

It makes me angry, too,.

 

[micstrachan]

These berry photos are great!

Aren’t they fabulous?