Fuzzy's Farm

[BackyardFarmMom]

We are going to my Great Grandmothers memorial service tomorrow... I painted my long thick nails that I inherited from her in her honor... pink, just the color she would have picked (actually it is called Huston We Have A Purple... but it is pink) (Silver you would be proud) I still have to pick out my sons outfit, but he looks cute and dapper in anything!

Nugget is back in the garage. He is not balancing very well (if at all) with his wry neck. So i hold him up so he can eat and drink, I give him his vitamins... Poor guy... My mom said to put him out of his misery...

I have not given up hope yet. I am hoping it is like bells palsy... stress induced. I have removed him from all the other chickens and gave him a special chicken neck massage. He has trouble reaching a spot on his chest to clean his feathers so I helped him with that... he really enjoyed that. However, it looks like his oil gland is in need of some attention. I am sure he can't reach it, so his bum is pretty oily. I might have a house chicken yet. A "special" one...

Everyone else is doing really good

So, I need help (again) please.

Can someone please help me figure out a way (unless you already know a way then that would be most helpful) to keep my 10-day old chicks clean from the belly down? I have two that have fursies on their footsies and even though I clean the poo out of the brooder at least 8x a day (probably more than that) they still find a way to step in their broodermates poopies. Somehow it gets on their feetfeathers and crusts up - GROSS. So, I've been washing it off with warm water on a daily basis to keep their legs poop-free.

Ummm... get use to it.

My silkie and SGs feet are always a mess.

Some days more so than others!

I want pullets! I need girls!

You are preaching to the choir...

OOOhhh on another happy note I am all but thru enrolling for my Doctorate program !!!!! I cant wait to start back in december ...

Hi all..

been a real rough few days here- I am exhausted but I really needed to talk to Robin- and tada, here she is!

My daughter has been seizing really bad, and had an allergic reaction to the med they gave me to give her by injection and couldnt breathe. It was horrible scary, and then she seized again on Sunday and again this evening.. it is wearing me out.

At work I got the email to cut everyones hours and drop a day for everyone. And I did it- for everyone but myself. Made me feel like a real jerk. I took a cut earlier in the summer and went from forty hours to 24-32 and I just cannot effectively supervise two departments on any less. But I feel really badly doing it to people.

took my daughter to the audiologist on Friday. My van wont make it to Novi.

The quail are supposed to hatch in two days. I have no idea where I am going to put them.

A cane toad.
Someone must have bought it so they could lick it but didnt want to take care of it .

That is so scary!! I hope the doctors figure it out!
That sucks cutting hours... you gotta do what you gotta do...
I live real close to Novi
Hmmm... I think I need some quail... What do you think?
Is it legal to have cane toads? I ain't licking a toad for nothing! Glad you saved him though!

I'm wondering if I can get the goats used to her and then lock her in the barn with them at night. Am I totally off my rocker??? hmmmmm....

She can be your barn cat!

 

[CluckyCharms]

I haven't caught up on all the posts that have been made since last I posted, but I will do that soon(ish). I just wanted to pop in and say that 26 hrs now, after pipping, chick #1 is out and doing fine (as far as I can tell). Very slimy and funny looking little thing, but beautiful, too. I think his/her new skin parents will be very happy with him/her. He/she is very tiny, and I can't really tell what color it is...too wet to tell really. But...I'm very happy (and so relieved) that he/she is here, and is alive and okay (was getting very scared after 24 hours and nothing happening).

5 little toes and none of them are curled (thank you, Lord)...nothing extra hanging out anywhere that I can tell (was nervous after all I've been reading here on this site that he/she would pop out with 2 heads or something else!)

2 more pips now (one of them just now happened and the other one ...don't know when it happened)


going to catch up on posts now.

 

[CluckyCharms]

Hi all..

been a real rough few days here- I am exhausted but I really needed to talk to Robin- and tada, here she is!

My daughter has been seizing really bad, and had an allergic reaction to the med they gave me to give her by injection and couldnt breathe. It was horrible scary, and then she seized again on Sunday and again this evening.. it is wearing me out.

At work I got the email to cut everyones hours and drop a day for everyone. And I did it- for everyone but myself. Made me feel like a real jerk. I took a cut earlier in the summer and went from forty hours to 24-32 and I just cannot effectively supervise two departments on any less. But I feel really badly doing it to people.

took my daughter to the audiologist on Friday. she needs hearing aids *not Kay- its Tiff who cant hear* but insurance only pays just over half, saw the doctor today. She has to have a battery of tests- including a cat scan and a balance test. that is in Novi- and its the day after opening day/ My husband will have the good vehicle out by Robin, hunting- so I have to reschedule it. My van wont make it to Novi.

its cold and rainy...thank goodness for the birds (especially Bird- lol) Bird yells at me like a spoiled brat when I go out there- tells me all about the indignities she has endured, how she has had to peck through leaves ALL day, and how bugs are scarce, and there are no real good goodies hiding out there anymore.
The quail are supposed to hatch in two days. I have no idea where I am going to put them.

HEY ROBIN- guess what I rescued that someone had THROWN away? It was in a plastic container, taped up, on top the trash can.
A cane toad.
Someone must have bought it so they could lick it but didnt want to take care of it .

Cute pictures being posted. I love chick pics!

Robin, Im so sorry about your turkey! And for the tom who must be lonely. Can he hang out with your other pair or will they fight?

Oh wow... I'm sorry your daughter is going through this. I don't know anything about your family (as I am new to this thread) but if you don't mind I'd like to pray for her anyway if that is okay with you.

Well let me go see if SF lady can tell me how many im getting and what sex and see what we can all work out !?! lol

What is an SF? Swedish Flower Hen?


I also keep seeing things about a cane toad, but I guess I can't reply to that in one post since I can't read all the pages at once...going to see about a toad on the other pages. =)

 

[silver1313]

I haven't caught up on all the posts that have been made since last I posted, but I will do that soon(ish). I just wanted to pop in and say that 26 hrs now, after pipping, chick #1 is out and doing fine (as far as I can tell). Very slimy and funny looking little thing, but beautiful, too. I think his/her new skin parents will be very happy with him/her. He/she is very tiny, and I can't really tell what color it is...too wet to tell really. But...I'm very happy (and so relieved) that he/she is here, and is alive and okay (was getting very scared after 24 hours and nothing happening).

5 little toes and none of them are curled (thank you, Lord)...nothing extra hanging out anywhere that I can tell (was nervous after all I've been reading here on this site that he/she would pop out with 2 heads or something else!)

2 more pips now (one of them just now happened and the other one ...don't know when it happened)


going to catch up on posts now.

Congrats again
yay yay yay new babies are always fun !!

 

[silver1313]

We are going to my Great Grandmothers memorial service tomorrow... I painted my long thick nails that I inherited from her in her honor... pink, just the color she would have picked (actually it is called Huston We Have A Purple... but it is pink) (Silver you would be proud) I still have to pick out my sons outfit, but he looks cute and dapper in anything!

Nugget is back in the garage. He is not balancing very well (if at all) with his wry neck. So i hold him up so he can eat and drink, I give him his vitamins... Poor guy... My mom said to put him out of his misery...

I have not given up hope yet. I am hoping it is like bells palsy... stress induced. I have removed him from all the other chickens and gave him a special chicken neck massage. He has trouble reaching a spot on his chest to clean his feathers so I helped him with that... he really enjoyed that. However, it looks like his oil gland is in need of some attention. I am sure he can't reach it, so his bum is pretty oily. I might have a house chicken yet. A "special" one...

You will be in my prayers and I bet it is a pretty color !!

Hope nugget gets to feeling better !!!

 

[silver1313]

Tiny taking her bath tonight with her rotten little self ... she took a key off my pc keyboard I dont think she ate it it is much too big but i do not know where she slung it too ,... i threatened to ship her to MI lol

 

[CluckyCharms]

We are going to my Great Grandmothers memorial service tomorrow... I painted my long thick nails that I inherited from her in her honor... pink, just the color she would have picked (actually it is called Huston We Have A Purple... but it is pink) (Silver you would be proud) I still have to pick out my sons outfit, but he looks cute and dapper in anything!

Nugget is back in the garage. He is not balancing very well (if at all) with his wry neck. So i hold him up so he can eat and drink, I give him his vitamins... Poor guy... My mom said to put him out of his misery...

I have not given up hope yet. I am hoping it is like bells palsy... stress induced. I have removed him from all the other chickens and gave him a special chicken neck massage. He has trouble reaching a spot on his chest to clean his feathers so I helped him with that... he really enjoyed that. However, it looks like his oil gland is in need of some attention. I am sure he can't reach it, so his bum is pretty oily. I might have a house chicken yet. A "special" one...

Everyone else is doing really good

Ummm... get use to it.

My silkie and SGs feet are always a mess.

Some days more so than others!
You are preaching to the choir...

That is so scary!! I hope the doctors figure it out!
That sucks cutting hours... you gotta do what you gotta do...
I live real close to Novi
Hmmm... I think I need some quail... What do you think?
Is it legal to have cane toads? I ain't licking a toad for nothing! Glad you saved him though!
She can be your barn cat!

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your great grandma - I'm sure that is a very difficult time for you and your family. I never met my great grandparents but I know what it's like to lose a grandparent...so very sorry for your loss. I think it is awesome that you went wild with your fingernails and I'm sure she would be very happy to know you did that for her!

I'm also sorry to hear that Nugget? isn't doing very well. I haven't a clue what wry neck is, but I'll definitely look it up now. I hope he is better soon (if possible). =)

 

[silver1313]

What is an SF? Salmon Faveroelles (sp) Im sure i spelled it wrong lol

 

[silver1313]

You will be in my prayers and I bet it is a pretty color !!

WOW BYFM that is a very nice color and you are right is does look more pink than purple .... My great granny would have loved a color like that too .. i miss all of my greats ... i have one great step grandma left and im hoping she will stay with us awhile !!!

 

[CluckyCharms]

Thanks