MJ's little flock

[ManueB]

I think so too. Proprioception is so embodied. But she's using her little noggin and improving day by day.

I've been separating her for special meals since I noticed her beak was awry - I didn't mention it because people often assume instruction is necessary and it irks me when I'm already doing everything by the book.

If she handles food well today, it'll be the last time she eats separately from her friends. I think rejoining her friends will improve her enthusiasm for gobbling her food, they're such gobblers!!

She's doing great! Her dexterity seemed normal this morning, so that's it. No more tables for one, it's all about the communal banqueting for Janet now

It really seems to have a social aspect. We have all noticed how unwell chickens who won't eat will be tempted when they see a pal eating what they have just shunned. Though harder for them to have a chance at actually grabbing something.
Food has a social and almost emotional aspect for many mammals. Why not for birds ?

Exactly 6 months old tomorrow.

This happened to Merle also.
I think her laying hormones switched on her broody hormones.

For Merle it was the sign that she would have a lot of those broody hormones. She turns broody about two or three weeks after she is back to laying.

I was talking to you and RC

The sampling of unknown teas will be a very fun adventure!

We're unlikely to agree on which tea was best because our palates are so different. So don't feel shy Bob!

I could give it a try if you don't mind getting loose tea. I could wrap them up in tea bags , I think it's possible to buy those separately?

Tea tax. He prefers his in a basin while the two other rooster much prefer the nipple container which doesn't get their wattles dripping.

 

[MaryJanet]

I'd love to see that if you can find it.

Same, sounds great!

 

[MaryJanet]

Oh my goodness, that does seem young.

I have a feeling this won't be the only Sylvie broody saga! My sweet Penny went broody five times as a pullet.

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Ok, that's excessive!

 

[MaryJanet]

I could give it a try if you don't mind getting loose tea. I could wrap them up in tea bags , I think it's possible to buy those separately?

Great!

I'm sure it would be. I waa thinking of paper bag for leaves within a sealable sandwich bag to prevent the air getting to the tea on its journey.

Perhaps I'll get the ball rolling.

If anyone wants to receive 3 teas to blind test, please tell me your postal address in a PM.

1. I'll send 3 teas (labelled A, B & C) to each person at the same time
2. When your tea arrives, say so in this thread
3. Wait!
4. When everyone has received their teas, brew and sip!
5. Tell everyone which was your favourite and why, second favourite and why, and least favourite and why
6. When everyone's answers are in, I will do the big reveal.

You've got until Saturday to give me your address.

Hopefully no teas will be confiscated by the customs people.

I just checked the rules and I'm allowed to send tea internationally from Australia but I don't know if you're allowed to receive it. Maybe ask your local post office?

 

[RoyalChick]

Great!

I'm sure it would be. I waa thinking of paper bag for leaves within a sealable sandwich bag to prevent the air getting to the tea on its journey.

Perhaps I'll get the ball rolling.

If anyone wants to receive 3 teas to blind test, please tell me your postal address in a PM.

1. I'll send 3 teas (labelled A, B & C) to each person at the same time
2. When your tea arrives, say so in this thread
3. Wait!
4. When everyone has received their teas, brew and sip!
5. Tell everyone which was your favourite and why, second favourite and why, and least favourite and why
6. When everyone's answers are in, I will do the big reveal.

You've got until Saturday to give me your address.

Hopefully no teas will be confiscated by the customs people.

I just checked the rules and I'm allowed to send tea internationally from Australia but I don't know if you're allowed to receive it. Maybe ask your local post office?

Ooooh - what fun.
I will send my address in a pm.
Then, when we have done your three teas I will do three (I think I know three I would try).

 

[ManueB]

I would love to join ! Sending a PM with my address.

As far as I can understand the explanations it seems to be ok here, any present worth less than 40 euros is not going through customs.

But i’m a bit thick... I didn't get if we’re taking turns, or all sending our samples at the same time ?

 

[Lexicon]

Ok, that's excessive!

Yes, I agree! Now that Penny is a mature lady, she restrains herself to two broody periods each summer.

 

[MaryJanet]

I would love to join ! Sending a PM with my address.

As far as I can understand the explanations it seems to be ok here, any present worth less than 40 euros is not going through customs.

But i’m a bit thick... I didn't get if we’re taking turns, or all sending our samples at the same time ?

Let's do one batch of three the first time to keep it a little simpler then go for combined sends later if everyone agrees.

 

[MaryJanet]

Yes, I agree! Now that Penny is a mature lady, she restrains herself to two broody periods each summer.

Much more sensible! I'm glad she grew out of it.

 

[BY Bob]

Ok, that's excessive!

She sounds like one of @Ribh ladies.