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He was very wet. We figured it was condensation from the bowl, so maybe that's what kept him alive.
Long live the King - the neverending story of Brahmalot!
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Not big bowls, poor guy couldn't even stand up!OH MY poor "little" Prince jackinabowl....I am glad you found him before anything worse happened......those must be some BIG bowls you got there,to the prince!
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The same thing happened to my Silkie/Black star cross pullet (named Dixi)! I went to feed my flock "lunch", and she wasn't there (they free range during the day), Dixi is very sweet so I was quite frantic when I discovered she was gone. I searched and searched, and couldn't find her that day. Eventually I was worn out so I forced myself to get some sleep. I was out the next morning very early and heard her peeping. I was so happy! Then I couldn't figure out where the peeping was coming from. I looked in my neighbors yard (even though she can't fly since she's part silkie). It sounded like she was under the ground. I looked down and saw a flower pot had fallen from the flower-bed. I picked it up (not thinking she was there at all) and there sat my little Dixi!!Jack in the box (bowl) - with a moral.
One of the groups of the children of Brahmalot outgrew their nursery and have joined the main castle. The nursery has been empty for a couple of weeks, but kept open so the children can come and go. Several days ago, this scribe noticed two bowls were upside-down, but was in a rush and didn't collect the empty bowls. Today, some of the younger children of Brahmalot were to be transitioned to the outside nursery, so this scribe was preparing things, giving fresh water and food. When she picked up one of the bowls, something moved underneath it!
Those of you who have followed the stories of Brahmalot know that this same nursery is where the giants killed a 4-foot poisonous serpent just a week or so ago, so you can imagine the fright the movement underneath the bowl gave! Well, it was one of Brahmalot's children! The poor thing was thin and weak, but alive. It staggered around a few minutes and then went straight to the water and food. It was drenched, probably due to condensation. It is thought he was under the bowl for three days. He will now live in a warm brooder for a few days until he's strong again.
This little miracle guy has now earned a name - Prince Jack-in-a-Bowl!
The moral of this story is if you see an upside-down bowl, don't leave it (but this scribe will probably use a 4-foot stick to turn them over from now on)!
Haha! Anyways, sorry about the long story.
OMG just read the whole thing i love
all hail king sampson!!!! there all so purty
.... gettting chicks next week and loved all the stories hoping to read more soon...
Thank you. It has been an honor to have visited the kingdom of Brahmalot, meet the kings, queen, princes/princesses, lords/ladies and court of this lovely land. The giants are a friendly lot and tend to the needs of all who live within. Our wonderful offspring of Brahmalot are very cherished and another quest is not out of the "quest"ion from there to the fair fields of our farm in the future!
We play frisbee with our dogs each night, and are joined by our Brahma girls for reward treats. One actually thought she was a dog and started to run for the frisbee! We gave her a treat anyway and from then on, they all come and eat the rewards out of our hands.
From time to time, they take on the part of "CATS"; they are caught on many occasions jumping on the table outside that has the outdoor kitty food in it! Sometimes, especially lately, they think they are migratory birds. Once out of their nighttime confinements they rush to every bird feeder on the property to clean up the downfall of seeds. Have to say, that is their favorite routine of the day! The diversity of these wonderful girls is amazing, right??
We play frisbee with our dogs each night, and are joined by our Brahma girls for reward treats. One actually thought she was a dog and started to run for the frisbee! We gave her a treat anyway and from then on, they all come and eat the rewards out of our hands.
Oh my goodness! I'm so glad Prince Jack is fine!!! And welcome to BYC, nutsformypeeps! 
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The citizens of Brahmalot enjoy a late afternoon treat of wild bird seed. Old Sir Danny Partridge enjoys a little time with some of his ladies.
Her Majesty, Queen Frack teaches young Prince Boris some manners.
The babies of Brahmalot enjoy their daily treat of mealworms, while also playing their favorite game - how many chickens can you fit into a cat food dish!
Prince Choco's younger brother, as yet unnamed, goes exploring in the petrified forest.
Her Majesty, Queen Frack teaches young Prince Boris some manners.
The babies of Brahmalot enjoy their daily treat of mealworms, while also playing their favorite game - how many chickens can you fit into a cat food dish!
Prince Choco's younger brother, as yet unnamed, goes exploring in the petrified forest.
I was contemplating what kind of name Prince Un-named could have... I thought... hey, maybe a name from the country of origins for Brahmas... Then this is what I found and thought it interesting. So much so, that if this were still the 1850s and you lived in England, you'd have to place guards on your birds!
History of Brahma Chickens: Although a lot of theories exist, the exact origin of the Brahma is uncertain. The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy postulates that they were developed in America from large fowls imported from China via Shanghai with additions of Malay blood, hence the Brahma’s small pea comb, and to a lesser degree, Chittigong chickens from India. The Brahma breed originally was known by many names, particularly the Brahma Pootra, which was shortened to Brahma around 1850.
Cochins and Brahma chicken breeds fueled a craze that swept America and England around 1850 known as “Hen Fever,” an obsession for poultry, especially chickens. In 1852, poultryman George Burnham presented nine of his best Brahma chickens to Queen Victoria of England, an avid poultry breeder in her own right. According to the ALBC, this event caused Brahma chicken prices to jump from $12 to $15 per pair to $100 to $150 per pair overnight. (That equals $2,860 to $4,300 per pair by today’s standards, calculated using today’s Consumer Price Index).
Brahma chickens were considered America’s premier meat breed from the mid-1850s though the 1930s, after which point the industrialization of the American chicken made heritage breeds obsolete. It’s recovered enough to be considered an uncommon, but not endangered, breed. The Brahma chicken breed is currently listed in the ALBC’s Watch category.
Conformation: Historically, Brahma hens reached average weights of 10 to 12 pounds, and some roosters tipped the scale at an astounding 18 pounds. Today, the American Poultry Association Standard calls for 12-pound cocks and 9½-pound hens.
Brahmas have yellow skin and come in three colors: light, dark, and buff. The light and dark variations were accepted into the American Poultry Association Standard in 1874, and the buffs in 1924. They have feathered shanks and toes, pea combs, smooth-fitting plumage, blocky bodies, and broad, wide heads with "beetle brows" jutting out over their eyes.
Special Consideration/Notes on Brahma Chickens: Brahma chickens are excellent free-range chickens but don’t tend to range as far afield as other foraging breeds. Because their leg feathering picks up mud and ice, they thrive best on dry, well-drained soils. They also bear confinement well and can’t fly over chicken-run fences easily. Their profuse, close feathering with a lot of down underneath, coupled with a small pea comb, makes them very cold hardy. They are superior winter layers of large-sized, medium-brown eggs, averaging three or four eggs per week. Hens are broody and good mothers, but because of their size, there is a trampling risk the first few days after birth. Brahma chickens are among the most docile chicken breeds, and they make great pets. It’s hard to beat the Brahma as an all-around hobby-farm bird.
History of Brahma Chickens: Although a lot of theories exist, the exact origin of the Brahma is uncertain. The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy postulates that they were developed in America from large fowls imported from China via Shanghai with additions of Malay blood, hence the Brahma’s small pea comb, and to a lesser degree, Chittigong chickens from India. The Brahma breed originally was known by many names, particularly the Brahma Pootra, which was shortened to Brahma around 1850.
Cochins and Brahma chicken breeds fueled a craze that swept America and England around 1850 known as “Hen Fever,” an obsession for poultry, especially chickens. In 1852, poultryman George Burnham presented nine of his best Brahma chickens to Queen Victoria of England, an avid poultry breeder in her own right. According to the ALBC, this event caused Brahma chicken prices to jump from $12 to $15 per pair to $100 to $150 per pair overnight. (That equals $2,860 to $4,300 per pair by today’s standards, calculated using today’s Consumer Price Index).
Brahma chickens were considered America’s premier meat breed from the mid-1850s though the 1930s, after which point the industrialization of the American chicken made heritage breeds obsolete. It’s recovered enough to be considered an uncommon, but not endangered, breed. The Brahma chicken breed is currently listed in the ALBC’s Watch category.
Conformation: Historically, Brahma hens reached average weights of 10 to 12 pounds, and some roosters tipped the scale at an astounding 18 pounds. Today, the American Poultry Association Standard calls for 12-pound cocks and 9½-pound hens.
Brahmas have yellow skin and come in three colors: light, dark, and buff. The light and dark variations were accepted into the American Poultry Association Standard in 1874, and the buffs in 1924. They have feathered shanks and toes, pea combs, smooth-fitting plumage, blocky bodies, and broad, wide heads with "beetle brows" jutting out over their eyes.
Special Consideration/Notes on Brahma Chickens: Brahma chickens are excellent free-range chickens but don’t tend to range as far afield as other foraging breeds. Because their leg feathering picks up mud and ice, they thrive best on dry, well-drained soils. They also bear confinement well and can’t fly over chicken-run fences easily. Their profuse, close feathering with a lot of down underneath, coupled with a small pea comb, makes them very cold hardy. They are superior winter layers of large-sized, medium-brown eggs, averaging three or four eggs per week. Hens are broody and good mothers, but because of their size, there is a trampling risk the first few days after birth. Brahma chickens are among the most docile chicken breeds, and they make great pets. It’s hard to beat the Brahma as an all-around hobby-farm bird.
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