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[BackyardBitten]

Sad news! My DH let the chickens out this morning and found Adeline dead at the bottom of the coop. DH said that Screech was frantically making crowing noises. I think Adeline died of a broken heart from losing her BFF, Eliza. I examined her carefully and didn’t find any problems. She hadn’t acted extremely depressed to the point of not moving or eating, but she had just acted indifferent. Not really interested in anything. I had hoped that she and Bonbon would reconnect, but Adeline needed time to mourn. Eliza was docile and sweet, but could assert herself when it came to eating. She will be missed.

I’ve had Adeline’s body laying out for the flock to see. I will bury her near Eliza when I have my flock distracted elsewhere. I can’t believe I only have six chickens.



I corrected Eliza's age—It was incorrect on her previous death notice.

So sorry to hear this!!! I'm sure they are having a good 'ol time in chicken heaven free ranging and what not.

 

[iamfivewire]

;-(

 

[flyladyrocks]

Popping in to say Hi! Life is moving at the speed of light and as usual I wish I could actually be on here. \

So, I had to share - did you see this? Delta, allowed someone to take their therapy Turkey on a flight!!! Go Delta!

Okay, I saw it on the news, and really can't find anything other than somewhat negative things.

Here is a quote from a pilot: “Any therapist can sign off on any kind of animal,” Bunn said. “Science has proven that when dogs look at you with total devotion, it produces oxytocin, a hormone that shuts down the fear mechanism. The turkey, I don’t think so.”

See, this guy has OBVIOUSLY never had the lovely experience of owning a turkey! A bit unconventual for a therapy pet? Yes it is. However I have read articles about kids with autism and aspergers who have chickens that make a huge difference for them. In November we got another of @SallyinIndiana 's hens. (We had 2 toms and a hen, one Tom's name was "Dinner"). She is such a sweet loving bird. I thought the first one (VIctoria) was sweet, but Anastasia in the best. Yes I could see her as a therapy pet.

This article does have good pictures though, not exactly a positive review of the idea:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...law-to-bring-a-live-turkey-on-a-delta-flight/

My sincere condolences to @Mother2Hens and @pipdzipdnreadytogo

Does anyone know how to find out exactly where the AI is? We are heading to Dubois county in a week and that makes me really nervous.

 

[Faraday40]

Popping in to say Hi! Life is moving at the speed of light and as usual I wish I could actually be on here. \

So, I had to share - did you see this? Delta, allowed someone to take their therapy Turkey on a flight!!! Go Delta!

Okay, I saw it on the news, and really can't find anything other than somewhat negative things.

Here is a quote from a pilot: “Any therapist can sign off on any kind of animal,” Bunn said. “Science has proven that when dogs look at you with total devotion, it produces oxytocin, a hormone that shuts down the fear mechanism. The turkey, I don’t think so.”

See, this guy has OBVIOUSLY never had the lovely experience of owning a turkey! A bit unconventual for a therapy pet? Yes it is. However I have read articles about kids with autism and aspergers who have chickens that make a huge difference for them. In November we got another of @SallyinIndiana 's hens. (We had 2 toms and a hen, one Tom's name was "Dinner"). She is such a sweet loving bird. I thought the first one (VIctoria) was sweet, but Anastasia in the best. Yes I could see her as a therapy pet.

This article does have good pictures though, not exactly a positive review of the idea:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...law-to-bring-a-live-turkey-on-a-delta-flight/

 

[flyladyrocks]

Hubby just read NINE more farms with AI in Dubois county:

http://www.duboiscountyfreepress.com/nine-more-dubois-farms-impacted-by-avian-influenza/

http://www.in.gov/boah/2390.htm

 

[Hholly]

Sad news! My DH let the chickens out this morning and found Adeline dead at the bottom of the coop. DH said that Screech was frantically making crowing noises. I think Adeline died of a broken heart from losing her BFF, Eliza. I examined her carefully and didn’t find any problems. She hadn’t acted extremely depressed to the point of not moving or eating, but she had just acted indifferent. Not really interested in anything. I had hoped that she and Bonbon would reconnect, but Adeline needed time to mourn. Eliza was docile and sweet, but could assert herself when it came to eating. She will be missed.

I’ve had Adeline’s body laying out for the flock to see. I will bury her near Eliza when I have my flock distracted elsewhere. I can’t believe I only have six chickens.



I corrected Eliza's age—It was incorrect on her previous death notice.

Aw, so sorry. She was beautiful.

 

[Mother2Hens]

Thank you all for your kind thoughts about losing my second giant Orp. (neither death had any indication of the avian flu). This afternoon, I took my remaining six chickens on their daily field trip. My neighbor has a tree stump that's around 6' wide and the bark is beginning to fall off. The chickens loved finding bugs. They especially like those creepy small, shiny dark reddish centipedes. They stab them a few times with their beaks before gobbling them up. It was cold and dreary, but at least not rainy.

Although I have felt sad today about my loss, I've thought about the worse situation (especially for the turkeys!) in Dubois County. I've also been concerned for @amwchickin — please update us.
It's good to hear from @pbirdhaven ~ I hope the bird flu doesn't end up affecting your poultry shows.

Also good to hear from @flyladyrocks ~ Loved the turkey therapy story—thanks for letting us know.

 

[Indyshent]

Popping in to say Hi! Life is moving at the speed of light and as usual I wish I could actually be on here. \

So, I had to share - did you see this? Delta, allowed someone to take their therapy Turkey on a flight!!! Go Delta!

Okay, I saw it on the news, and really can't find anything other than somewhat negative things.

Here is a quote from a pilot: “Any therapist can sign off on any kind of animal,” Bunn said. “Science has proven that when dogs look at you with total devotion, it produces oxytocin, a hormone that shuts down the fear mechanism. The turkey, I don’t think so.”

See, this guy has OBVIOUSLY never had the lovely experience of owning a turkey! A bit unconventual for a therapy pet? Yes it is. However I have read articles about kids with autism and aspergers who have chickens that make a huge difference for them. In November we got another of @SallyinIndiana 's hens. (We had 2 toms and a hen, one Tom's name was "Dinner"). She is such a sweet loving bird. I thought the first one (VIctoria) was sweet, but Anastasia in the best. Yes I could see her as a therapy pet.

This article does have good pictures though, not exactly a positive review of the idea:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...law-to-bring-a-live-turkey-on-a-delta-flight/

My sincere condolences to @Mother2Hens and @pipdzipdnreadytogo

Does anyone know how to find out exactly where the AI is? We are heading to Dubois county in a week and that makes me really nervous.

I actually wrote one such "news" outlet about it, I was so mad. Assuming that people can't connect with a bird just because the *viewer* thinks the bird is too ugly to love... that's just wrong. We don't judge people as worthless just because someone else thinks they're ugly, so we really shouldn't be doing this with animals. If anything, I've noted turkeys have a bigger bladder for waste, so I would think a turkey could be just as sanitary, quiet, and well-behaved as a dog or cat--with the added bonus of not inciting a revolt of allergies in the other passengers. I'm allergic to dogs and cats but not poultry; I don't know anyone who's allergic to poultry, so I would think they would actually be safer and healthier to travel with, provided they were properly trained and precautions were taken.

I noted that nobody complained about the bird's behavior or smell in any of the decidedly negative comments and "articles"--only that it was presumed to be ridiculous to sign off on a turkey as a therapy animal... because it's a bird... and it's "ugly" and "gross". I get so mad thinking about it that I just want to punch those idiots in the mouth anytime I read that stuff. Poor bird to be so maligned after doing such a good job.

I think people only malign them because it makes them easier to eat (it's why we don't eat dogs and cats--they're fluffy and cute). As soon as a creature becomes cute, we can't eat it as easily, so we have to continue hating pigs and cows and poultry because they taste good (and most of us have never eaten dog or cat and thus presume they must taste terrible).

 

[flyladyrocks]

Preach it sista! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think she's beautiful! And I will bet her companion does too.

I guarantee endorphins are released when I'm with my birds. When I'm stressed my kids know exactly where to find me - with my birds!

DD keeps bugging me to find out how we can make one of her silkies a therapy animal and take her to nursing homes or hospitals.its on a Very long to do list.
There has been no info released on who the person was and why they needed her. (As it should be)But it very well could have been a situation where the person would not have been able to fly b/c of fear or anxiety!

People make conclusions from incomplete info that in some cases they never even tried to get.And then there is the whole fear of the unknown: "if I don't know about this it can't be right"

I actually wrote one such "news" outlet about it, I was so mad. Assuming that people can't connect with a bird just because the *viewer* thinks the bird is too ugly to love... that's just wrong. We don't judge people as worthless just because someone else thinks they're ugly, so we really shouldn't be doing this with animals. If anything, I've noted turkeys have a bigger bladder for waste, so I would think a turkey could be just as sanitary, quiet, and well-behaved as a dog or cat--with the added bonus of not inciting a revolt of allergies in the other passengers. I'm allergic to dogs and cats but not poultry; I don't know anyone who's allergic to poultry, so I would think they would actually be safer and healthier to travel with, provided they were properly trained and precautions were taken. 

I noted that nobody complained about the bird's behavior or smell in any of the decidedly negative comments and "articles"--only that it was presumed to be ridiculous to sign off on a turkey as a therapy animal... because it's a bird... and it's "ugly" and "gross". I get so mad thinking about it that I just want to punch those idiots in the mouth anytime I read that stuff. Poor bird to be so maligned after doing such a good job.

I think people only malign them because it makes them easier to eat (it's why we don't eat dogs and cats--they're fluffy and cute). As soon as a creature becomes cute, we can't eat it as easily, so we have to continue hating pigs and cows and poultry because they taste good (and most of us have never eaten dog or cat and thus presume they must taste terrible). 

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Sad news! My DH let the chickens out this morning and found Adeline dead at the bottom of the coop. DH said that Screech was frantically making crowing noises. I think Adeline died of a broken heart from losing her BFF, Eliza. I examined her carefully and didn’t find any problems. She hadn’t acted extremely depressed to the point of not moving or eating, but she had just acted indifferent. Not really interested in anything. I had hoped that she and Bonbon would reconnect, but Adeline needed time to mourn. Eliza was docile and sweet, but could assert herself when it came to eating. She will be missed.

I’ve had Adeline’s body laying out for the flock to see. I will bury her near Eliza when I have my flock distracted elsewhere. I can’t believe I only have six chickens.



I corrected Eliza's age—It was incorrect on her previous death notice.

Oh no I am so sorry.

I guess I am within the 6 mile "buffer" zone of the turkey farm. I guess I should expect to see some visitors this weekend if they're looking for all poultry. Kind of freaks me out...AI found 4.5 miles from my house!

Oh my, scary!! Hopefully it wont get to you!

I just wanted to stop in for a bitty bit and thank @jchny2000 again for the three lovely Coturnix ladies. DH and I have gotten such a kick out of them. He started playing Alien: Isolation (it's a neat sequel of sorts to the original Alien movie). Funniest thing, is that they all hang out on the end closest the TV and watch DH play on the big screen. Jump scares work on them, but they keep coming back to watch more.

One in particular likes to come around the side of the tank and watch me do homework and such. She has a piercing gaze, almost like she's trying to read my future or something. They're so cute, and even though they haven't resumed laying yet, I think they're warming up to being office pets.

Really digging quail ownership

They get settled in and get more daylight, they will lay daily! They will also become very tame once they get to know you.