Minnesota!

[scandiafowl]

I didn't realize his son was in it too.  The Knoxville show is big and people go there from all over the country.  I think it is also the APA's annual meet.  If you haven't joined the APA, I suggest you do so if you are going to be serious about breeding.  

The Cresco seller stated that he bought his Giants at a swap in Wisconsin. That was all. Not enough to justify a day trip.
I've preordered hatching eggs from breeder. That will be my start.

 

[scandiafowl]

Good news!

https://www.bah.state.mn.us/news_release/minnesota-lifts-ban-on-poultry-exhibitions

 

[Wild Child]

Good news!

https://www.bah.state.mn.us/news_release/minnesota-lifts-ban-on-poultry-exhibitions

 

[The BlanchRanch]

It will be good t see them at the fair next year!!

I was worried a few posts ago that I developed an allergy to hay (or asthma or some deadly lung disease) because I've had chest and throat issues for about a month. Yesterday and this morning I've had no issues, even after sitting with the goats amid the hay for about 30 minutes. I also have more energy. Sooooo....I think I have been sick and am not dying. Whew!

My new rooster, seems quite mellow and is accepted by the hens, jumped at my chihuahua (who was stealing some food scraps from the hens). I glared at the roo and gave him a few words, which also stopped my little dog, and the roo glared back and then walked away. I guess I won't be letting my chi mingle with the chickens anymore, at least not if there is food. I'm worried because he's a beautiful rooster and the hens seem to like him well enough, but my chi is my buddy and I really don't want him to be in danger. He LOVES coming out to the coop with me.

Awesome news!!!

 

[The BlanchRanch]

Friday's update on Goldie:

She did eat yesterday when I was at work. Not a lot, but there are enough droppings that I am not worried. Normal green, but the urates are not white, they are yellow.

I spent about an hour this morning sitting near her. I wanted to coax her to eat because I would like her to up her feed intake, but she wasn't interested. Pecked at a few grains I tossed on the towel.
She did launch into a long and thorough grooming session. It was good to watch her because she was raising a wing giving me a view of one of the wounds.
The skin is pink not white near the wounds, but not red - so, maybe healing versus a bad infection.

I watched her and she is nibbling at the edges of the nustock paste. I decided the yellow urates are because of the sulphur she must be ingesting while grooming.

I figure she is doing ok if she has energy to groom, and hopefully when I come home I will find she has eaten and had something to drink.

Sulfur is ok to eat, I've added it to feed for a feather mite issue. Pine tar, I don't know.

I think in a couple of days I can move her to a hospital cage in the coop. I did get one of those panel heaters on sale in the fall, and I could put that in the hospital cage if needed. out in the coop. I think she has enough bare patches of skin that she could probably use some additional heat given that she is so badly injured, too.

I might be jumping the gun, as there is still a big risk of infection from all the wounds, but I am feeling more hopeful about her making it!

Good to hear it!! Hope it continues. It sure does sound good.

 

[The BlanchRanch]

Friday night!! I am off!! I really need to get out. I am so worn out.

 

[cottonlouie]

Friday night!! I am off!! I really need to get out. I am so worn out.

When you say "get out" do you mean "out to the coop?" or "out to socialize with human friends?" just wondering...

 

[FoxyChicken]

I went in to work early this morning so I could come home early... it sure was nice to see the girls in the daylight!

 

[KlopKlop]

Just got in from my woodshop. Working on gifts for my nephews. I'm making wooded tool sets. Here are the saws. Tomorrow I will work on the 'hammers'. The sets will also include a wrench, screwdriver, maybe a pliers if I can pull it off and a wood tool tote.

 

[coldupnorth]

Just got in from my woodshop. Working on gifts for my nephews. I'm making wooded tool sets. Here are the saws. Tomorrow I will work on the 'hammers'. The sets will also include a wrench, screwdriver, maybe a pliers if I can pull it off and a wood tool tote.

That is so awesome! They will love them!