Fugly Farm

[BlueBaby]

I found the rest of the birds. Only the Nn cockerel was killed, still have all the girls plus the AC cockerel.

I'm glad that you still have the rest of them. I don't have anymore boy's to spare right now, so I can't help you with that. Whatever did that will be back.

 

[drstratton]

My rooster is dead and everyone else is hiding or I haven’t found bodies yet.

IM, that is so sad!

 

[drstratton]

I found the rest of the birds. Only the Nn cockerel was killed, still have all the girls plus the AC cockerel.

I know he was young, but he was probably trying to protect the flock...that's usually what happens! So very sad! I'm glad that you found the rest safe and sound!

 

[Grammy60]

I found the rest of the birds. Only the Nn cockerel was killed, still have all the girls plus the AC cockerel.

I'm so sorry you lost one, but found the rest

 

[N F C]

I found the rest of the birds. Only the Nn cockerel was killed, still have all the girls plus the AC cockerel.

IM so sorry to read about losing your boy

I hope you can figure out what happened. Good news about finding the girls.

 

[igorsMistress]

Hi ladies, thank you! So far the rest of the crew is still here. Hubs agrees this was likely a hawk attack. We do get owls but primarily a breeding pair in winter and they don’t typically show up until around November. They do nest nearby though and they have been in my yard more than once, although I’ve only seen one during the day once and it was after chicks not full grown chickens. It surprises me that the roo was taken down when I have the two AC chicks and a couple of smallish hens. The girls tended to stick together and the roo was still sort of the odd man out though. Anyway, what’s done is done, but that was a sad event.

I still have the AC cockerel so I’ll hang on to him for now and I’m just going to move forward with I’ve got.

There’s a guy that bred an AC roo with regular hens and his pullets inherited the melanistic genes but the boys didn’t so that might be interesting to try next year.

 

[igorsMistress]

Got my spice shelves and hubs put them up yesterday, really like them quite a bit

Abby went to the vet yesterday. She’s got some allergies and I wanted to make sure I wasn’t overdosing with Zyrtec. The allergies aren’t life altering for her but I got some good ideas from the doc, she’s an awesome gal

Made some elderberry syrup yesterday afternoon. The stuff reeks when you’re simmering it but it’s not bad once you add some honey and vodka. I need to put in a jar today. There’s a cinnamon stick and some ginger in there too

 

[N F C]

I like your spice shelves, that will keep things organized. I didn't know Abby had allergies, poor girl. Hope the vet's advice makes her more comfortable. My little Westie developed allergies when she was around 8 and it got to the point I had to give her an injection every 3 weeks.

Hey, how did your fermented blueberries turn out?

 

[igorsMistress]

I like your spice shelves, that will keep things organized. I didn't know Abby had allergies, poor girl. Hope the vet's advice makes her more comfortable. My little Westie developed allergies when she was around 8 and it got to the point I had to give her an injection every 3 weeks.

Hey, how did your fermented blueberries turn out?

Awe your poor little girl. I hope the shots helped her. My moms dog gets shots also and he definitely needs them.

The shelves were more for being able to find what I was looking for lol. I’m short and you know how stuff always ends up in the back of the cabinet. It did make more room for stuff though.

I think Abby might have seasonal allergies rather than something constant but we’ll see. She mostly gets red around the eyes and rubs her face, a bit itchy on her neck so I took off her collar.They aren’t making her miserable so that’s good.

The blueberries are interesting. They taste like slightly salty blueberries. I’ve been adding them to smoothies so the salt isn’t really noticeable but I can’t see using the brine for anything. I’m going to try a different ferment with water kefir and see if I like that, which is the method recommended for the dressing recipe I want to try.

 

[drstratton]

Hi ladies, thank you! So far the rest of the crew is still here. Hubs agrees this was likely a hawk attack. We do get owls but primarily a breeding pair in winter and they don’t typically show up until around November. They do nest nearby though and they have been in my yard more than once, although I’ve only seen one during the day once and it was after chicks not full grown chickens. It surprises me that the roo was taken down when I have the two AC chicks and a couple of smallish hens. The girls tended to stick together and the roo was still sort of the odd man out though. Anyway, what’s done is done, but that was a sad event.

I still have the AC cockerel so I’ll hang on to him for now and I’m just going to move forward with I’ve got.

There’s a guy that bred an AC roo with regular hens and his pullets inherited the melanistic genes but the boys didn’t so that might be interesting to try next year.

Good morning IM! I was wondering if that was what happened! It was a very sad day! I'm glad that you still have your AC cockerel & are planning to move forward with him!

I like your spice racks. I have a set inside on one of my cabinet doors...it's so convenient!

I hope the vets suggestions bring Abby some relief! Allergies are not fun!

Have you used elderberry syrup before? I've always wondered if it was effective!

I'm glad that you're back!