Don’t be too hard on yourself… it’s incredibly common in laying hens. I really think that our perfectly balanced nutrition rations are a little too much for many hens to live long and healthy lives. When you think about a more natural environment, their forage would be far less rich and nutrient dense.
Thanks. I still feel terrible, but will try to trim them down before the summer heat. Though we’re expecting low 90°s F tomorrow.Don’t be too hard on yourself… it’s incredibly common in laying hens. I really think that our perfectly balanced nutrition rations are a little too much for many hens to live long and healthy lives. When you think about a more natural environment, their forage would be far less rich and nutrient dense.
Looks like you are safe for now - it hasn’t hit the Western fly way yet.
You do not suck at taking care of chickens. Do not draw that conclusion.
Yes. The Merck veterinary manual does not say that outright but sure implies it.Don’t be too hard on yourself… it’s incredibly common in laying hens. I really think that our perfectly balanced nutrition rations are a little too much for many hens to live long and healthy lives. When you think about a more natural environment, their forage would be far less rich and nutrient dense.
Wow awesome photo! That's great. And I bet enough to keep mr hawk away...
I doubt very much you suck at chicken care. Otherwise all your chickies would ill.
Not going to lie I want a Emu. I do not have enough space for a emu, but it does not stop me from wanting one. I do not know that I will be successful hatching these guinea's but I have to try. My sawdust guy is a wonderful person who gave me the 6 blue cochins and over the past 4 years has became a really good friend of the family. My uncle who brought it up initially yesterday has always been the only brother my grandmother has that over my life has truly cared and been involved in my life. He is also the only one who is visiting my grandma and has been here at least 4 times a week since her stroke and is attempting to help. He does not know it, but his visits alone and just talking about the past with her helps more then he thinks. Having the incubator running is also good for grandma, she checks on it daily and is looking forward to seeing them hatch. After showing her once, she also knows how to add water to adjust the humidity level if it is too low, and what to do if it gets too high.Next it will be Emus…
We’ll send some Cassowary eggs over.Next it will be Emus…
Oh Michelle, I know how that feels. Sometimes I feel like the worst chook-mum ever! It’s an awful feeling, especially when the sick chooks are one after the other!
