Michigan Thread - all are welcome!

[Peep-Chicken]

What breed?

Probably best to post good pics(full body side view and close up of head) of your bird here or on the 'what gender is this' forum.

At 6 months hackle and saddle feather should be easily identified.....if it's not already crowing or laying.

He/she has a small comb for a rooster, there is saddle feathers in one side. On the other, it's minimal. No crowing. I think he is a jersey crossed with BSL.

Thank you.

 

[mindylee]

I guess im must be the only one thats not freaking out about the AI. Im gonna do nothing other then what im already doing as i see way to many folks freaking over something that has been around and happening forever. Its just the media blowing it all out of the water and making a huge issue.
Wild birds been here hundreds of years spreading the same stuff as they always have. And when the scare settles down... a new one will arise.
Just my opinion

 

[wannahomestead]

I guess im must be the only one thats not freaking out about the AI. Im gonna do nothing other then what im already doing as i see way to many folks freaking over something that has been around and happening forever. Its just the media blowing it all out of the water and making a huge issue.
Wild birds been here hundreds of years spreading the same stuff as they always have. And when the scare settles down... a new one will arise.
Just my opinion

I'm certainly not freaking out about it. It's in the back of my mind and I ponder it once and a while when the Canada Geese make their visit to the field behind me. I also pondered it when Lucky the non-duck was around. I was reading about the impact on egg prices and availability and I'm certainly looking forward to when my flock starts laying. I bought eggs last week and the price wasn't any different, so hopefully we'll come into laying before the price change is felt.

 

[wannahomestead]

My roo Rudy has developed a new habit of pecking my toes when I"m wearing flip flops. He got me twice today real hard, little jerk. He'll peck them then run off. He better watch himself or I gotta stock pot with his name on it

 

[HollyDuckFarmer]

Just checked out Rudy my rooster's foot and noticed a bit of a bump on it. Think this is something to be concerned about? I cleaned it and peroxide'd it just to be safe

Bumblefoot

 

[wannahomestead]

Bumblefoot

Thx. Will monitor closely and plan accordingly

 

[wannahomestead]

Thx. Will monitor closely and plan accordingly

Bumblefoot

Well I just snuck out to the coop and decided to check Rudy's foot out. I brought him in and washed his feet (they were digging in the garden plot today because we tiled up all kinds of goodies in preparation to plant tomorrow) so I could better see the spot. After washing I noticed it was a wee bit loose, so I gave it a light scrape with my nail and it fell right off. Everything looks good now, no puffy/swollen pads, no red irritation. I'll of course still monitor it, that's how I saw this little spot.

 

[taprock]

It was a busy day at work yesterday. We have had the Michigan moving Vietnam veteran wall this weekend. I also had a dune buggy/ trailer that went into our local parade. Last night we went to the fireworks....today hopefully I can be lazy.

When it comes to AI right now I am not doing anything different. I did chase off some Canadian geese that landed in the yard but not because I was worried about them now, I just don't want them to think this is a place to hang out. I don't believe we know the whole story yet when it comes to its spread. I have always been fascinated by virology and have read a lot. The big thing is virus shed on a feather is going to be viable a different length of time than virus in a blob of poop. It is also going to travel farther. So to say there is a hard and fast rule isn't true. I expect we will see a vaccine in the next year with all the big money behind it. What I worry about is if we will have a wild turkey population after it is spread in the wild.

My broody ended up with 10 chicks! Our two nights of frost didn't kill my lilacs but it didn't kill the black flies either! This afternoon I'm going to go out and practice shooting with the shotgun. The rouge corvid has to go! However if I don't get him the first time I know he's going to get sneaky with his egg stealing. Right now it's out in the open. I'm also afraid now that there are bitty chicks around he might decided they are tasty.

 

[HollyDuckFarmer]

Well I just snuck out to the coop and decided to check Rudy's foot out. I brought him in and washed his feet (they were digging in the garden plot today because we tiled up all kinds of goodies in preparation to plant tomorrow) so I could better see the spot. After washing I noticed it was a wee bit loose, so I gave it a light scrape with my nail and it fell right off. Everything looks good now, no puffy/swollen pads, no red irritation. I'll of course still monitor it, that's how I saw this little spot. 

You might also consider running a search here for Haunted55's method of treating with Clear Iodine. Must be clear.

 

[BigHope888]

I guess im must be the only one thats not freaking out about the AI. Im gonna do nothing other then what im already doing as i see way to many folks freaking over something that has been around and happening forever. Its just the media blowing it all out of the water and making a huge issue.
Wild birds been here hundreds of years spreading the same stuff as they always have. And when the scare settles down... a new one will arise.
Just my opinion

I like the way you think. I had a Political Science class about 10 years ago. We did a segment on media. My big takeaway regarding the media is that "If a population is afraid, they will pay attention." Isn't it true though? "Murder-in your neighborhood! Drug abuse-coming to your town!" Now it's "Germs-everywhere, everywhere!" If they give us something to fear, and they always do, we will glue ourselves to the news outlets like obedient lemmings. On that note, I am a bit spooked-I work with the public, migratory birds pass my river town, and I can't get my bf to dedicate a pair of chicken shoes. But honestly, I'm spooked already because it's my first year with a flock and I'm afraid of doing something stupid or not being attentive enough. Whaddyado.

My roo Rudy has developed a new habit of pecking my toes when I"m wearing flip flops. He got me twice today real hard, little jerk. He'll peck them then run off. He better watch himself or I gotta stock pot with his name on it

Nice!

It was a busy day at work yesterday. We have had the Michigan moving Vietnam veteran wall this weekend. I also had a dune buggy/ trailer that went into our local parade. Last night we went to the fireworks....today hopefully I can be lazy.

When it comes to AI right now I am not doing anything different. I did chase off some Canadian geese that landed in the yard but not because I was worried about them now, I just don't want them to think this is a place to hang out. I don't believe we know the whole story yet when it comes to its spread. I have always been fascinated by virology and have read a lot. The big thing is virus shed on a feather is going to be viable a different length of time than virus in a blob of poop. It is also going to travel farther. So to say there is a hard and fast rule isn't true. I expect we will see a vaccine in the next year with all the big money behind it. What I worry about is if we will have a wild turkey population after it is spread in the wild.

My broody ended up with 10 chicks! Our two nights of frost didn't kill my lilacs but it didn't kill the black flies either! This afternoon I'm going to go out and practice shooting with the shotgun. The rouge corvid has to go! However if I don't get him the first time I know he's going to get sneaky with his egg stealing. Right now it's out in the open. I'm also afraid now that there are bitty chicks around he might decided they are tasty.

You're shooting lilacs and black flies? Just messin. What's a rouge corvid?