The Polishes are getting so big! They are starting to get their feather quills, and they have little quills on their topknots! My mom is going to gmail Meyers hatchery and tell them that Aphrodite is not a Polish, and that we are wondering what she is. My mom and I got pictures of Aphrodite and a chick that I’m calling “Big Chick” because she has the biggest topknot- and she’s the biggest chick. They are so cute, but my gosh they are flighty.

In all of these pictures it looks like I was squeezing them really tight, but I swear that I wasn’t.
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Big Chick flew onto my shoulder. I’m not sure which goddess I’m going to name her after yet. Maybe Calypso?
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Calypso was screaming in Aphrodite’s ear. You can see Calypso’s quills coming in 💕
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Aphrodite was posing for the camera and Calypso gave me a good crow of the back of her head. Look at how big her topknot is 😍 Also, Aphrodite’s comb is growing so much.
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They are still so tiny but they are so cute and they are growing so much. Each day they get a little bit bigger.
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The lighting isn’t very good in this picture because of my shadow, but Aphrodite is much lighter than Calypso.
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The Polishes are getting so big! They are starting to get their feather quills, and they have little quills on their topknots! My mom is going to gmail Meyers hatchery and tell them that Aphrodite is not a Polish, and that we are wondering what she is. My mom and I got pictures of Aphrodite and a chick that I’m calling “Big Chick” because she has the biggest topknot- and she’s the biggest chick. They are so cute, but my gosh they are flighty.

In all of these pictures it looks like I was squeezing them really tight, but I swear that I wasn’t.
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Big Chick flew onto my shoulder. I’m not sure which goddess I’m going to name her after yet. Maybe Calypso?
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Calypso was screaming in Aphrodite’s ear. You can see Calypso’s quills coming in 💕
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Aphrodite was posing for the camera and Calypso gave me a good crow of the back of her head. Look at how big her topknot is 😍 Also, Aphrodite’s comb is growing so much.
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They are still so tiny but they are so cute and they are growing so much. Each day they get a little bit bigger.
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The lighting isn’t very good in this picture because of my shadow, but Aphrodite is much lighter than Calypso.
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Did someone say Calypso?
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Those little chicks are adorable! 🥰 🥰🥰
 
Petunia a couple weeks ago when she was not well, I figured she was egg bound - still do. But a course of antibiotics and some worming and she was feeling better.

Did you see the X-rays I posted ? Very interesting - not as interesting as ManueB’s actually showing an egg on her hen, but still interesting.
Oh, yeah I did see the X-rays. I find all of this stuff so cool. When Ridges was at the vet, I found everything so interesting. I was almost bouncing with joy when they took her temperature. It was just to cool. I’m sure I’ve said this before, but I have always wanted to be an orthopedic veterinarian. I’ve just always found the thought of helping animals to be amazing.
 
Weekly synopsis
23rd to 30th March 2024
(Previous week’s

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This week’s lesson in chicken anatomy and physiology. Apparently chickens (all birds actually) do not breath like mammals do - who knew?!

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DesertValleyChickens

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Seems that baby fever is in the air, just born and already so cute!

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And baby all dry and in the broody awaiting her siblings arrival

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More babies on the way! These videos of hatching are wonderful.

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And here it is!

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Almost dry…..

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Hello sister! Welcome to the brooder ❤️

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Another one!

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Some lovely new chicks

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And one has a name already!

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The beautiful Ijak

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Fuentemoon

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A wonderful Caturday Saturday collection of moggy photos 💕

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And a surprise hello from Ruca

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RoyalChick

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Not to be outdone with one’s moggies RC shared her lovely moggy

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A most unusual visitor for Pony Sunday - I hope the chooks didn’t find it!

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RC gets a bravery medal for giving Bernadette a derrière trim (at night of course!), looking good!

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Marie2020

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Marie’s wee pup and she were set upon by a foul neighbour’s dog

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And it seems all are in agreement that Marie needs to report this person.

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Good morning to all and hello Princess 💕

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Royal Chick helped Marie find some old photos of her chooks from the past - a walk down memory lane 💕

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More wonderful chooks from the past 💕

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IloveDaffy

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Was quite adamant about reporting such a bad dog owner.

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Pastel the Rooster

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Gave me a fright when she said there was only 7 Polish chicks now…. And one that she feels is an Ancona - I would love to see a photo of this baby 💕

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Bgmathteach

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Compute problems continue to plague BG, we are all hoping the issues will be resolved soon as we all miss them 💕

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Knoturavggrl

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We have a lot of great artists it seems - abggrl’s daughter has drawn a lovely picture worthy of FBA

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Micstrachan

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Michelle dropped in to say hi and give an update on her gorgeous ladies. Hi Michelle we missed you!

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Featherhead007

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Alex has stated that Dakota laid shell-less egg today - on his chesterfield no less!

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Dakota is still laying soft eggs

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GregnLety

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Popped in to say hi - his granddaughter was visiting and while fishing caught a 19” Bass - good catch! Greg’s friend is recovering and Greg sent him home with 3 pullets to add to his Roos flock (a Cholo son).

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Wow those are great Bass!

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Rural mouse

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Sure has beautiful vistas, and even though the snow is not welcome it is beautiful (go away snow!).

And of course her chicks are growing like weeds!

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I love seeing RM’s beautiful flock and the vistas in the background rival those of ManueB’s , I also get a kick out of seeing Sherlock and his antics.

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Beast-baby

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It’s been quite the drama with wee Perry not laying normal eggs, is she being bullied or is some other issue.

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And more of BB’s lovely flock

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Seems one of the ladies - Becky - is not well

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Though it hasn’t seemed to affected her appetite; and just look at those lovely babies!

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And more babies!

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Ponypoor

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Betty and Bert, 17 weeks old now

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Bert the Brat

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Solar Eclipse mania has gripped us all, many in the path are posting about being ready with special glasses, parties, and information on what their % is totality will be.

Texas with Greg 98%

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Michigan with Sally PB 94%

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New Jersey with Royal Chick will be a party! How fun!

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And 98% totality!

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I plan on going to Niagara where it will be 100% totality

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ChicoryBlue

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Bad weather has caused some damage to the outdoor runs, ice build up has put stress on the metal frames, and look at how thick that ice is.

Also Hazel seems just a bit off, nothing to put a finger on though.

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Look at these adorable chicks CB saw at the local feed store! And what a novel housing complex for the chicks.

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BB has been awarded a Premium Membership it seems, now everyone needs to offer suggestions for a new title after her name.

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By Bob

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Look at Hattie launching herself! She’s a rocket not an eagle!

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And just look at this lovely egg from Glynda, such a lovely blue, and of course most importantly no further soft eggs.

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Bob gave some suggestions for slowing down egg production to try to get a shells to form on the egg, seems Ponypoor’s Petunia is still laying soft eggs.

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A blast from the past with he beautiful Patsy

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ManueB

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Gave a wonderful update of happenings in her neck of the woods- sheep, lambs, LGD, chickens….. gorgeous scenery - what more could we ask for!

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Sally PB

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Wow 18 eggs in a row ! That is some pullet!

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Her pullet Pip is also laying soft eggs - what’s with all these pullets laying soft eggs?

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A conversation started up on the use of Thyroxine (thyroid meds) to improve egg shell quality - and down the rabbit hole she went investing that.

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And an article that was found refuting thyroxin as being of any use.

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RebeccaBoyd

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Rebecca popped in to give an update on her grandma, who is now in a coma, the family continues to care for her as she makes her journey from this life.

Poppet the Silkie princess has been free ranging with the big girls and thriving - still no egg though!

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And isn’t Poppet adorable ❤️

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Is she or isn’t she Branch’s girl?

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Seems Poppet is a bit of a tyrant and has chased the poor moggy, Keeper up a tree.

And in other news Rebecca’s grandma is still with her, please continue with thoughts and prayers for her Grandmas quiet passing.

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Featherhead007

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Oh no poor sir Jaffar is feeling poorly, the vet suggested bread soaked in some antibiotics and soft food to see he is tempted to eat.

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Bo Peep is helping Sir Jaffar with his eating and drinking.

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Squire Feather is a good Hooman Servant offering his Sir Jaffar and company some entertainment for the evening.

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They sure do enjoy chicken documentaries

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Pastel the Rooster

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PtR’s beloved Guinea hen was I’ll, she and her mum took the bird to the Vet, suspected Coccidiosis was the diagnosis. All of the Guinea’s and the chooks will be treated.

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I know you’ve said it before, but what type of chook is she? I love her feathers so much 😍 and her face is so sweet!
Calypso is an Ameraucana. I believe a pure bred one as she come from a breeder who specializes in the breed.
She lays a small but very pretty blue egg.
 
The Polishes are getting so big! They are starting to get their feather quills, and they have little quills on their topknots! My mom is going to gmail Meyers hatchery and tell them that Aphrodite is not a Polish, and that we are wondering what she is. My mom and I got pictures of Aphrodite and a chick that I’m calling “Big Chick” because she has the biggest topknot- and she’s the biggest chick. They are so cute, but my gosh they are flighty.

In all of these pictures it looks like I was squeezing them really tight, but I swear that I wasn’t.
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Big Chick flew onto my shoulder. I’m not sure which goddess I’m going to name her after yet. Maybe Calypso?
View attachment 3786212
Calypso was screaming in Aphrodite’s ear. You can see Calypso’s quills coming in 💕
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Aphrodite was posing for the camera and Calypso gave me a good crow of the back of her head. Look at how big her topknot is 😍 Also, Aphrodite’s comb is growing so much.
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They are still so tiny but they are so cute and they are growing so much. Each day they get a little bit bigger.
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The lighting isn’t very good in this picture because of my shadow, but Aphrodite is much lighter than Calypso.
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Wow they grow so fast don’t they ?!💕💕
 

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