Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[micstrachan]

The girls were out for a bit this morning, but they were very nervous after the hawk was stalking them and went back in on their own. I went inside and did some things, and we went for a bike ride. Just got home and let them back out, and wouldn’t you know it, a red tail hawk was hovering nearby. It moved on right away, but the girls are nervous.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

I tend to agree - but if it sounded like crows for example that would work. My Princesses don't worry about the crows at all, but the hawks certainly worry about them.

Certain crow sounds - when they are just talking and calling like they do as they head to or from their roost, everything's fine, but when they make the mobbing sounds or call a warning, the Buckeyes get alert and run for cover.

 

[micstrachan]

I've seen a few with that comb colour now. None lived much longer.

Poor Volt. Again, I’m glad you’re giving her a chance at a decent life, even if it’s short.

 

[BY Bob]

I Did a Bad Bad Thing Tonight

Spoiler: What Could I Have Done

I Interfered

I put them there. Phyllis is on the other side of the roost

I watched her time tonight. The littles were roosted when Phyllis came in. When she did the littles were so frightened the minute Phyllis jumped on the roost they jumped down. I felt bad because I know they want to roost but can't.

So I took it upon myself to place them on the roost after dark. My hope is that by seeing them on the roost when she wakes up, maybe Phyllis will see them differently. We shall see. Hopefully I did no damage.

 

[ChicoryBlue]

Speaking of Lexi, today I showed off her speed and agility by zooming her back and forth across the yard chasing balls and a floppy frisbee. Reason being, a large Red Shouldered Hawk was stalking the yard, perched up in a tree and calling over and over. I did not realize Red Shouldered Hawks could get that big. Whatever swooped down in the yard several weeks ago aas not as big, so perhaps it was a different species.

Female raptors are usually quite big compared to the males. With general variation either way some females are huge compared to their mates.

 

[BY Bob]

@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-Ready-Total-Liquid/dp/B003L6LUIQ/ref=sr_1_15?keywords=ivermectin+treatment+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?

This will take a bit. I'll try and respond tomorrow.

 

[BY Bob]

I though I had. Sometimes my humour doesn't translate well.

I got it sir. That was my humor back at you.

 

[BY Bob]

What's a Lexus?

An over priced Toyota camry.

 

[featherhead007]

Most Toyota alternators are placed in very convenient spots. Where did the fools put it that it was such a hard replacement? I have changed dozens of them with no trouble.

It’s mounted directly beneath the power steering pump, and covered by heater and power steering lines. Only two bolts on the alternator, but six more, to move everything out of the way. Could be worse though. If it was the starter (mounted underneath the intake manifold) that would be a two-three day job! Crazy car to have to work on.

 

[BY Bob]

Wow, that hopover was exciting! They had to work out what had just happened

Woah!! What was that??
Me forgit
You did somethings
Me did?
Me felt funny
You did?
What you do?
Me no know
Was big thing
Me sorry

Hysterical.