MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

One new behaviour I've noticed is that the hens like to wipe their beaks on the non-slip. It's a little bumpy, so I guess it's good for knocking crumbs off.

 

[LozzyR]

Oh boy. Too much action to document. Lots of up and down from Katie, Edie and Ivy!

Once Mary went up, everyone decided it was time to be serious about settling down for the night.

I made a video instead of photos but now I need to sit and think about platforms. Maybe vimeo.

Vimeo is a pretty good platform.

 

[RoyalChick]

Great shot just before the jump. She looks like an athlete deeply concentrating on her action.
Apart from sitting a lot or obvious pains, are there physical signs of arthritis, like swollen hocks or feet, or ways to tell of a chicken has that ? What exam did the vet do for a diagnosis?
I’m beginning to wonder if Nougat who developed a phobia of the ramp.when we first installed it wouldn't actually have arthritis.

Does it seem to bother them ?

I think I will also use some kind of no-slip once it gets colder and mites fall asleep. I need to find something I can take off seasonally though!

You could screw it on with battens and then unscrew when you want to take it off.

 

[RoyalChick]

One new behaviour I've noticed is that the hens like to wipe their beaks on the non-slip. It's a little bumpy, so I guess it's good for knocking crumbs off.

Well I am sure they like that you supplied them with table napkins!

 

[MaryJanet]

Another dry seat on a Saturday morning, another slippers and dressing gown gossip session.

 

[RoyalChick]

Another dry seat on a Saturday morning, another slippers and dressing gown gossip session.

View attachment 3625617

View attachment 3625618

Did they share any juicy gossip with you?
Are you sworn to secrecy?

 

[MaryJanet]

Did they share any juicy gossip with you?
Are you sworn to secrecy?

I'm free to share.

Katie thinks she's pregnant. I had to explain about roosters. And, you know, about being a bird and not a mammal.

Edie said, see I told you it was just that big meal you had.

Ivy rolled her eyes, made a face and said I'm going to apply for early retirement if these kids keep going on like they do.

I then had a word with Blossom about putting ideas in Katie's head. She was in stitches, laughing, saying oh oh my face hurts!

Everyone is very cross about Christa picking on Janet.

Christa invited them to go away in rude words. Even Joyce was shocked.

Janet was quiet. Mary was supportive and wise, telling Janet her feelings and thoughts can't be touched by Christa. Janet said it's my feathers and comb I'm worried about.

Peggy asked if any more snacks were coming out and can she please have a cup of tea?

 

[RoyalChick]

I'm free to share.

Katie thinks she's pregnant. I had to explain about roosters. And, you know, about being a bird and not a mammal.

Edie said, see I told you it was just that big meal you had.

Ivy rolled her eyes, made a face and said I'm going to apply for early retirement if these kids keep going on like they do.

I then had a word with Blossom about putting ideas in Katie's head. She was in stitches, laughing, saying oh oh my face hurts!

Everyone is very cross about Christa picking on Janet.

Christa invited them to go away in rude words. Even Joyce was shocked.

Janet was quiet. Mary was supportive and wise, telling Janet her feelings and thoughts can't be touched by Christa. Janet said it's my feathers and comb I'm worried about.

Peggy asked if any more snacks were coming out and can she please have a cup of tea?

What a perfect time was had by all!

 

[BY Bob]

If you do, pull it tighter than I did. I think it's a little too loose here and there on the new ramp.

It's not a trip hazard, but it moves a little under their feet. I'd prefer it didn't do that.

Perhaps some staples are in order.

 

[BY Bob]

Apart from sitting a lot or obvious pains, are there physical signs of arthritis, like swollen hocks or feet, or ways to tell of a chicken has that ? What exam did the vet do for a diagnosis?

The vet checked her over, felt her joints, moved the joints and said her ophysical observations tied with the behavior Hattie was exhibiting, she had arthritis. She offered to do an x-ray to confirm but I agreed with her and did not see the need. The definitive diagnosis is by x-ray. That's how we determined Lilly suffered from arthritis, x-ray.