Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[Juise]

Well?

The owner was found.

 

[chickwhispers]

Originally posted by Fuzzybutt love:
Looked at my bumble foot surgery job and changed bandage today; i didn't mention it yesterday but i used red cote on that when i did it, too. Tired of these bumbles coming back, i'm not getting it all out or the antibiotic ointment just isn't strong enough....I think it is looking like it's supposed to.... I will be so excited to get them into a different coop this spring. I'm starting to wonder if there is something in the coop itself that is re-infecting??? I bleach often in the summer, even the wood perches but i am still getting the bumbles, all 4 of the girls got them back in various stages of infection. So 3 more to go. I did read in damarow's book that you can inject 1/2 a cc of penicillin into the infection, but i imagine it would only work in the earliest stages since the solid parts if there are any need to be gotten out.

This is the thread i'm using to get my info on treating https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/399017/bumblefoot-surgery-how-to-and-causes-of-bumblefoot-graphic-photos
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I think my BO may have some Bumblefoot going on. She has a small swelling that looks almost like a blister on the bottom of her foot. There are no marks whatsoever red or black. Do you know how long before something shows up? Any ideas. I don't want to do unnecessary procedures, but I don't want to wait to longer either. Thanks!

 

[Opa]

To wake to the aroma of baking pizzelles is certainly a good way to start the morning. I had woke around 5am, went back to bed and then woke again a little before 8 and found that Hope was up and busy making the cookies we had talked about making today. A cup of dark roast coffee and warm anise flavored pizzelles sure is a great way for a day to start.

After that it did go down hill. The water from the melting snow was flowing into my workshop and I couldn't locate the sump pump that I use to remove the water. When we built our workshop, the contractor that put in the footing and poured the cement floor removed to much soil when establishing the grades. I was on another job and thought he understood how important the grade was. As a result of being a little to low, when we have a massive thaw the melting water flows into the shop.

I know that eventually I will locate the pump but we the water starting to become an issue I needed a pump immediately. So $100 later I was pumping the melt water. We've only had to do this in a few times but I've got to figure out a way that I won't have to worry about it again. David and I discussed it today and this spring we are going to install a drainage system.

I guess that I can't fault my hens laying this winter. They've given me 99 eggs since the 1st of the year. Hope used 2 dozen eggs today and we still have about 7 dozen sitting in the cupboard.

 

[annagarret]

if it wasn't stringy plastic, and was decently small she'll probably poop it out. Nothing you can do, really. But look for it if she passes it, knowing chickens another one will just re- eat it...........

Thanks!! good point!!

 

[Trefoil]

Our driveway is a ice skating rink! So all the way to the coop I'm slipping and sliding. At least the paved part isn't icy though.

One of the best Christmas presents I've gotten is the pair of ice grips my sister gave me one year. Wouldn't be without them. They slip on over your boots and mine have studs in the bottom, you can walk on ice with no problems at all.

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I think my BO may have some Bumblefoot going on. She has a small swelling that looks almost like a blister on the bottom of her foot. There are no marks whatsoever red or black. Do you know how long before something shows up? Any ideas. I don't want to do unnecessary procedures, but I don't want to wait to longer either. Thanks!

If you catch it quickly, soak her foot in epsom salts water ( very warm) dry it off then apply ichthammol (drawing salve) on it, wrap it and leave it for a few days. You might have to repeat it but it really works.

 

[chickwhispers]

Thanks trefoil! I will try it!

 

[RaZ]

Hey!
I sure will!
Yup, sure will!

Yeah, I just saw what RaZ did! Not very nice of him! I will bring a few water balloons to throw at him! Its this guy on the left! I am on the right, so don't throw any at me.

BTW, THANK YOU Chickflick for taking the time to get the date for Chickenstock!

I deny any and all mischief.

 

[RaZ]

I guess that I can't fault my hens laying this winter. They've given me 99 eggs since the 1st of the year. Hope used 2 dozen eggs today and we still have about 7 dozen sitting in the cupboard.

I haven't had a real egg since PK brought me some back in November.
Maybe I need a road trip.

 

[preciouskitty]

Sitting at Flint airport...waiting for my flight to Atlanta for a quick stop then to DC; then a 2 hour drive to Pax River, MD (Chesapeake Bay). Glad they have free wifi here. Just wish the coffee shop would hurry up & open...4 more minutes.
Helped a retired couple with their kiosk check in, told them I was gonna swap trips with them; they were headed to the Grand Caymans (& I DO have my passport on me; always do, just never know when ya might need it )

BEAUTIFUL coyote quilt.

RaZ, wish I would've known. We could've met up XMAS day when I was in Dearborn Heights..or XMAS eve when in Livonia.

Well, did get coop emptied out & put all fresh bedding down. Stuff was wet. Love my metal roof NOT the condensation it creates..something to ponder on.
The run is a tad muddy....

Really sick of this weather. What a sloppy mess. And of course, this morn it's 32, so almost broke my neck trying to get to car....

Is it time for CS yet?? Ready for summer....

Sorry for all the chicken illnesses & losses.

 

[preciouskitty]

@preciouskitty
@ladyrsanti

I just use a mix, and sub Kahlua for the water. I used to have a homemade Kahlua recipe, I will have to look for it.

Oooh! Now I'm thinking of all the different kinds of things I could use as a water replacement! I love box brownies!
Thanks! What a great idea