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[Mother2Hens]

Sallyinindiana and Leahsmom--you are both too funny! I didn't know anyone used cloth diapers anymore (haven't had babies around the house for decades)--and I had to look up Ina May. If you had said "must have knowledge of dr Spock", not meaning a Vulcan, that would've been more my baby-raisin' times.
Didn't find patchouli did much for the kids, but if you slipped a little whiskey in the bottles...a totally different story. LOL

Patchouli was used to cover the smell of pot. Explanation: I graduated from IU in the late 70s.

We had some patchouli plants last summer (not pot--lol). You could rub the leaves to smell that cool smell. I still like it.

 

[dennisandbecky]

Good evening from the snowie and drifty laporte Indiana I have 11 hens and a rooster for now until 4 h comes around

 

[Mother2Hens]

minmin ~ I've been meaning to check back in with you to see if your phone is working with byc.com. Having to use desktop mode instead of mobile mode on a mobile phone is a mess!

If your chickens end up being like ours you won't need to build a roost. Ours ignore the roost and perch on the top of all the stall walls instead!

Originally Posted by kabhyper1

We have mostly metal dividers though, so I think it would be cold lol.

kabhyper ~ I mentioned before that Nene likes to roost at the top of the coop box door (during warmer temps), but the top edge of the door was a little narrow and rough, so an idea popped in my head. I attached a foam pipe cover (available in various sizes) to the door top, which gave Nene a memory foam perch. You could do the same with your metal dividers-- just attached foam pipe covers-- unless your alpacas would try eating them.


Leah's mom ~ Interesting about the crests. I think they're pretty cute.
Ardizzone~ Let us know how your roo does. Poor guy!

 

[Leahs Mom]

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Okay. I have one more question. Are they required to like and/or wear patchouli?

I had to look that one up. I would not have a problem with them liking or wearing it but I would not require it. Braids / beaded headband and a rainbow outfit are also optional.

Well THAT'S a relief. I absolutely HATE that smell.





And...If I lived closer I'd have some good candidates for you. Too bad I'm not closer.

 

[Leahs Mom]

Leah's mom ~ Interesting about the crests. I think they're pretty cute.

They are cute on those black kiddos. Crests in moderation is my motto.

 

[Mother2Hens]

Anyone else's hens lay from the roost when they get upset or too cold? I have two hens that are missing their 3rd. Then it was cold last night. This morning I found both eggs under the roost. I have moved the hens in preparation for the cold so I'm not even sure when they will start laying again as these hens have been picky for the past 2 months. I checked my records and it looks like they lay from the roost when I upset them by adding a roo to the breeding pen or taking their beloved roo away a couple of days later.

I just mentioned how Nene perches on the top of the door when it's warmer. Occasionally, I'd find a broken egg on the coop flyer from her dropping one from the top of the door. It always happened early in the morning before the coop door was opened as though she couldn't hold it anymore-- she prefers to walk around the corner and lay in a container in the garage instead of in a nesting box.
Bonbon getting broody?
When I was getting ready to lock the coop up this evening when they were perched ready for bed, I saw Bonbon go back to a nesting box where she and my EE had both laid an egg today. She looked at the eggs, sat on them, and started tucking them under her with her beak! Yikes! I want a broody hen, but she just started laying two weeks ago. I took the eggs and then put her back on her perch. Is this a sign or was she just looking for a cozy spot?

 

[Leahs Mom]

It may just be that she is testing out the idea but won't go broody. I've had 2 girls do that over the last year and never settled into real broodiness.

 

[Mother2Hens]

Good evening from the snowie and drifty laporte Indiana I have 11 hens and a rooster for now until 4 h comes around

Welcome to the Indiana Thread! Are you dennis or becky? What breeds do you have? Look on page 1895 at post 18943 for info about this thread.
Leahs Mom ~ I agree about moderate crests-- it's good if they can see!
pipd ~ Glad you counted your chickens-- whew -- your search and recovery sounded dangerous!
Tonight on the local news, they urged people to bring their pets inside because of the terribly cold winds. My husband said that if we had a big enough cage, we could bring them in the basement(!) I was like, Yes! Except we don't have a big enough cage and our basement is finished/carpeted, so I couldn't just block off an area. Darn. I need to start working on a plan! That would be fun to have a chicken room. Next thing you know I'll be one of those crazy people with chickens roosting everywhere in their house.

 

[kabhyper1]

I just mentioned how Nene perches on the top of the door when it's warmer. Occasionally, I'd find a broken egg on the coop flyer from her dropping one from the top of the door. It always happened early in the morning before the coop door was opened as though she couldn't hold it anymore-- she prefers to walk around the corner and lay in a container in the garage instead of in a nesting box.
Bonbon getting broody?
When I was getting ready to lock the coop up this evening when they were perched ready for bed, I saw Bonbon go back to a nesting box where she and my EE had both laid an egg today. She looked at the eggs, sat on them, and started tucking them under her with her beak! Yikes! I want a broody hen, but she just started laying two weeks ago. I took the eggs and then put her back on her perch. Is this a sign or was she just looking for a cozy spot?

Lavender was only 6 months and I never saw evidence of her laying any eggs before. Now she is the overprotective mother of 3 giant 3 month olds, that she won't cut the cord with. So it is possible Bonbon is going broody. Give her a plastic eater egg, or a golf ball for a little while, if she hangs in, and gets determined, give her some real eggs. Orps and cochins are equally broody I hear.

Oh and the foam is a great idea, but I do think my alpacas would pull it off and chew it. They like to rearrange their food dishes, but won't play with the blueberry flavored horse toy I got them. Go figure.

 

[Ardizzone7]

Mother2hens--- I sure will. I will know better in the morning. He is sleeping now.