Granny's gone and done it again

[Granny Hatchet]

I noticed yesterday that the oldest chicks in the brooder are testing their wings.

Did the kids call it mystery meat?

do you have more chicks coming?

 

[Granny Hatchet]

Fawns off her feed. Makes me nervous. Ate slowly yesterday and this AM but didnt want dinner.

 

[Nomadicus]

do you have more chicks coming?

No. I won't hatch any more until about mid February. Subject to change.

 

[Nomadicus]

Speaking of chicks I should go out to the sun room and take a gander at them. I always talk to them and they stick their heads up as high as they can and look at me like they understand every word I say.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Have anyone of you experienced this concerning things to drink
I am becoming less and less interested in any alcoholic drinks, so much so that I often have a slight gag reflex when it's offered to me.
To give context to this, I used to really enjoy a shot of wine regularly. During the covid scare I got "covid", what it did to me is the complete opposite of most people I know, instead of lessening my ability to taste things it greatly heightened it, there are flavors in alcoholic drinks that I never noticed before, yucky flavors.
My sense of smell was greatly heightened as well.

When I had covid, i wished I lost my senses of taste and smell! Everything smelled like sewage, even water. I got dehydrated bc I could not drink anything. I've always had an acute sense of smell. It's probably more intense now...

Granny. Did they call back..or did you call back? I'm doing ..ok. Still having a hard time this season. I'm pretty down. I need to slap myself out of it.

I don't see why. It's natural to feel sad after a loss like yours. You'll heal in time. Are you seeing a counselor or anybody? It might help to have someone to talk to. Just someone to listen to you share your memories and talk about tour feelings. Someone you don't have to be brave for. Someone who will let you cry.

Bronwyn and I came up with something for dinner. It's called..can't remember..lol..anyway. Fritos over chili with cheese on top. Sour cream if you have it. I just threw out some that had expired.

Sounds good. I can't resist putting all the fixin's on it. Shredded lettuce, tomato, olive, onions, cheese.

Rain is supposed to visit us Sat. and Sun.

Us too...

 

[Cynthia12]

When I had covid, i wished I lost my senses of taste and smell! Everything smelled like sewage, even water. I got dehydrated bc I could not drink anything. I've always had an acute sense of smell. It's probably more intense now...


I don't see why. It's natural to feel sad after a loss like yours. You'll heal in time. Are you seeing a counselor or anybody? It might help to have someone to talk to. Just someone to listen to you share your memories and talk about tour feelings. Someone you don't have to be brave for. Someone who will let you cry.


Sounds good. I can't resist putting all the fixin's on it. Shredded lettuce, tomato, olive, onions, cheese.


Us too...

Sad thing, I don't believe in therapists..well..to a point, and I can't cry because of my VM. I would be a mess for weeks if I did the cry like I want to. Austin listens to me at times..Bronwyn too. Austin just told me the other day that he all of a sudden had a sad moment thinking of dad, brought tears to his eyes. I hadn't brought Scott up in conversation. He just had it happen. Holidays.

 

[Nomadicus]

Good thing I checked on the chicks. They had just ran out of water. They are drinking like Irishman on a free beer night at the pub.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Is this poor hen just having a really hard molt? This girl is also limping a bit. She's practically wall to wall pinfeathers, and feathers fall off of her as she walks. I brought her in for the night and put her in a bin next to the chicks so she could get some heat. In the second pic, she should be as big as the other hens in the pic, and should actually look bigger as she's closer to the camera. How can I help her? I think they are getting either a 22% feather fixer or 18% all-flock formula (whichever was available when we bought it) plus grit and OS always available. We also toss them a little scratch twice daily and a little BOSS and dried mealworms once a day, just so I can gather them around close so I can check them over for any issues. She is a 2-yo (I think) Dominique.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Sad thing, I don't believe in therapists..well..to a point, and I can't cry because of my VM. I would be a mess for weeks if I did the cry like I want to. Austin listens to me at times..Bronwyn too. Austin just told me the other day that he all of a sudden had a sad moment thinking of dad, brought tears to his eyes. I hadn't brought Scott up in conversation. He just had it happen. Holidays.

That is sad. I've found them useful over the years. They're basically just paid listeners. Well then, how about a clergy person then? Might help, can't hurt.

 

[Cynthia12]

Is this poor hen just having a really hard molt? This girl is also limping a bit. She's practically wall to wall pinfeathers, and feathers fall off of her as she walks. I brought her in for the night and put her in a bin next to the chicks so she could get some heat. In the second pic, she should be as big as the other hens in the pic, and should actually look bigger as she's closer to the camera. How can I help her? I think they are getting either a 22% feather fixer or 18% all-flock formula (whichever was available when we bought it) plus grit and OS always available. We also toss them a little scratch twice daily and a little BOSS and dried mealworms once a day, just so I can gather them around close so I can check them over for any issues. She is a 2-yo (I think) Dominique.

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Sounds like you're doing the right feed. A little extra protein wouldn't hurt..scrambled egg. She sure is molting bad. And, small for her age.