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[pginsber]

Been awhile for me here. Just dropping by to say “hi” and I’m thinking of you!

 

[artfuldodger]

Hello
Does anyone know where to get ahold of some comfrey plants?? Read it's a good addition to the garden for chickens. If this wintry weather wouldn't mind going away haha
I have lots to do outside!

 

[TooCheep]

Hello
Does anyone know where to get ahold of some comfrey plants?? Read it's a good addition to the garden for chickens. If this wintry weather wouldn't mind going away haha
I have lots to do outside!

I have some comfrey that I can give you if you can make it to SE Indy.

Some things you should know about comfrey:

• Comfrey can be hard to control. I grow mine in a large container to minimize spreading.
• I don't know about comfrey being good for chickens. My planter is easily available and they only rarely take pecks at it when they free range.
• If it is out in full sun, it will quickly wilt, but put it where it will get partial shade (like under a tree) and it will do fine.
• There are numerous variations of comfrey. I don't know exactly which version mine is, but the flowers are sterile. It grows/spreads via roots.
• Comfrey is a strong medicinal. You shouldn't eat it, but you can make a poultice for external use to more quickly heal wounds and even some internal damage. One of its alternate names is "bone knit".

 

[Molpet]

I have some comfrey that I can give you if you can make it to SE Indy.

Some things you should know about comfrey:

• Comfrey can be hard to control. I grow mine in a large container to minimize spreading.
• I don't know about comfrey being good for chickens. My planter is easily available and they only rarely take pecks at it when they free range.
• If it is out in full sun, it will quickly wilt, but put it where it will get partial shade (like under a tree) and it will do fine.
• There are numerous variations of comfrey. I don't know exactly which version mine is, but the flowers are sterile. It grows/spreads via roots.
• Comfrey is a strong medicinal. You shouldn't eat it, but you can make a poultice for external use to more quickly heal wounds and even some internal damage. One of its alternate names is "bone knit".

My poultry eat it after it's picked and wilts. Turkeys really like it. So do deer. I usually harvest and freeze to feed in the winter. The deer came up in Sept and ate it all

 

[HeyHey]

Hello I am in need of a young cayuga..if possible.... duck female. My duck's mate went missing and I need a replacement asap.I am located Rochester. Close to south bend.

 

[Pollitos6]

Hello I have a hen that has swollen feet, ankle and knees. She does not limp and she eats and drink fine . I can tell she is uncomfortable because she likes to perch a lot ( maybe because feet hurt ). I have been soaking her legs in warm water with epsom salt . I don’t think is bumble foot because the swollen is in both feet . I think if could be gout? I could be wrong. She had this for a few weeks . Any idea what it could be and how to help this poor girl ? Pictures not too good but hopefully you can see it .
Thanks

 

[artfuldodger]

I have some comfrey that I can give you if you can make it to SE Indy.

Some things you should know about comfrey:

• Comfrey can be hard to control. I grow mine in a large container to minimize spreading.
• I don't know about comfrey being good for chickens. My planter is easily available and they only rarely take pecks at it when they free range.
• If it is out in full sun, it will quickly wilt, but put it where it will get partial shade (like under a tree) and it will do fine.
• There are numerous variations of comfrey. I don't know exactly which version mine is, but the flowers are sterile. It grows/spreads via roots.
• Comfrey is a strong medicinal. You shouldn't eat it, but you can make a poultice for external use to more quickly heal wounds and even some internal damage. One of its alternate names is "bone knit".

I can certainly make it to SE Indy! Let me know when & where
thanks so much!!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Hello I have a hen that has swollen feet, ankle and knees. She does not limp and she eats and drink fine . I can tell she is uncomfortable because she likes to perch a lot ( maybe because feet hurt ). I have been soaking her legs in warm water with epsom salt . I don’t think is bumble foot because the swollen is in both feet . I think if could be gout? I could be wrong. She had this for a few weeks . Any idea what it could be and how to help this poor girl ? Pictures not too good but hopefully you can see it .
Thanks

It appears to be scaly leg mites from your picture. https://the-chicken-chick.com/scaly-leg-mites-in-chickens/
It happens don't feel bad. Its pretty random I've had a few roosters get it. Seems like those that don't dust bathe are more likely to get it.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Hello I am in need of a young cayuga..if possible.... duck female. My duck's mate went missing and I need a replacement asap.I am located Rochester. Close to south bend.

I don't keep them hope someone can help.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

I will probably accept my daughters gift of 6 golden comet hens later in May. We have a portable coop and electric netting so I feel they will be safe.
2 Geese brown Chinese, about 6 Muscovy and my 6 Hereford cows remain here. We've begun selling a lot of animal supplies such as chicken feeders, waterers. I have a goat milking stanchion and of course a cow stanchion for milking we will not need anymore. Banding equipment for goats and cows and disbudding iron. PM me if you need stuff I am selling out pretty cheap.