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[animallover2202]

Well mysilkie Roo died today /yesterday and I found lice and mites on him ugh

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Nevermind, I Googled. Why would it be in patches like that though. Also the hen that I think layed it is a big girl. So I dont think it was too difficult for her.

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good post, I think it probably is deposits.

I love brown swiss cows, when I get older I wouldnt mind havinf one or two lol.

They are beautiful, my Neighbor jack has a bull, and he is really friendly (as bulls go!) He hasn't picked a lady for him yet, but said he will breed them. This bull actually rests his head on jacks shoulder, too cute!

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

good post, I think it probably is deposits.

They are beautiful, my Neighbor jack has a bull, and he is really friendly (as bulls go!) He hasn't picked a lady for him yet, but said he will breed them. This bull actually rests his head on jacks shoulder, too cute!

They are so pretty! and as far as I have seen sooooo well tempered. And aparently big babies too!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Quote: That what mine are too, but from TSC and ebay. 2 have the turners etc, one is still air for geese eggs. They do pretty good, but I want more room

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Well mysilkie Roo died today /yesterday

and I found lice and mites on him

ugh

aww, I am so sorry.

 

[animallover2202]

Its bad enough I have to get rid of all my chickens and my big dog that one of my new ones dies

 

[Too Fast]

After my niece mowed my lawn today she asked if she could dump the clippings in the chickens' enclosure. I told her yes, but I'm wondering now if there's any reason that I should have said no... Was I wrong?

I've read that too much grass clippings can cause impacted crop. Moderation is the key. It could be too much long grass that causes the impacted crop, so the shorter, cut clippings *may* be ok.

 

[Too Fast]

I have roosters that are huge jerks (and other words im not going to post lol). They are friendly to me except for one(came from a mean home), but 2 dont get along. I went to a show and put 2 roos in the same crate. And they started fighting. Which is hard since they are all hunched down since they arent suppose to be able to stand up. The one roo is hugs so suprosed eh could even more. I think If i would of left him in there he would of kicked butt, but I took him out. Had to pull over on the side of the road and everything. One rode in my lap back to the house to get a sperate coop. The smaller roos had a little bit of blood on his comb. They are in seperate pens and will never see each other again.

The more I read about roosters, the more I am glad we don't have any, anymore. Yes they are good looking to have around, protect their ladies, but I don't want the noise, attacks, 24/7 mating. Oh and did I mention the crowing at evening, morning, mid-morning, noon, early afternoon, afternoon, 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM and on!

 

[Old Salt 1945]

Dumb phone didnt upload the other pic.

Nothing to be concerned about. It's just a little extra calcium. It's called bloom.

It looks like laying one of these eggs would be as pleasant as pooping sandpaper.

If it is persistent, you may want to put some effort into figuring out what causes it and developing a solution. Otherwise, cook and forget.

John

 

[Kiniska]

The more I read about roosters, the more I am glad we don't have any, anymore. Yes they are good looking to have around, protect their ladies, but I don't want the noise, attacks, 24/7 mating. Oh and did I mention the crowing at evening, morning, mid-morning, noon, early afternoon, afternoon, 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM and on!

My roos only crow a little. They are fairly laid back and quiet. They are EO Orps though.

I've read that too much grass clippings can cause impacted crop. Moderation is the key. It could be too much long grass that causes the impacted crop, so the shorter, cut clippings *may* be ok.

As far as crop impaction. My birds get plenty of grass all lenghts. I would bet it would only be a problem it there is not enough access to grit. They love grass clippings. I give it to them by the wheel barrow full.