MJ's little flock

[LozzyR]

Just be careful. Remember things like Cocci & worms live in the soil & eating off the ground is one way chooks pick these things up. It's not like they're wild & always moving onto fresh ground. It's one reason for those expensive feeders we all invest in.

But don’t they do that when they’re free-ranging?

 

[LozzyR]

What a lovely way to be trapped. I am babysitting & my GD decided sleep was off the menu last night. I am barely functional & really grumpy.

 

[MaryJanet]

But don’t they do that when they’re free-ranging?

I thought that too, but I think Ribh means there's more poop in then run and therefore more cocci and worms.

 

[Ribh]

But don’t they do that when they’re free-ranging?

Theoretically there's not the same build up of poop as there is in a run. Poop, damp soil, humidity = trouble. & I see MJ has reached the same conclusion. Tax:

 

[MaryJanet]

I took a photo of the fallen tree.

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It looks very sad lying on the road. Poor old tree.

I might see if I can have some branches and logs for the hens Seems a shame to waste them.

 

[MaryJanet]

Little rascal stole my seat She's purring very loudly

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Anyway, here's breakfast for the teacup enthusiasts

Janet's eggs on toast, get in my belly!

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That looks lovely, and so civilized. I have some lovely milk jugs too but I don't take milk.

Maybe when I unpack everything after the new kitchen is built I'll just put out a milk jug for decoration.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

I might see if I can have some branches and logs for the hens Seems a shame to waste them.

They can have a breakfast bar like my girls!
Oh, you meant for perches and things...

 

[MaryJanet]

They can have a breakfast bar like my girls!
Oh, you meant for perches and things...

I've got a nice long branch of varying thicknesses for a future roost and I might try for a couple of sturdy logs tomorrow

 

[RoyalChick]

Just be careful. Remember things like Cocci & worms live in the soil & eating off the ground is one way chooks pick these things up. It's not like they're wild & always moving onto fresh ground. It's one reason for those expensive feeders we all invest in.

That is a very good reminder Ribh.