MJ's little flock

[Ribh]

I'm sure she will. Just like us when we're feeling off. Everything is so much more of an effort.

 

[rjohns39]

Good morning rjohns39

Sandy was very active first thing this morning, so that's good news. She wanted to be let out of the little coop. I've seen her play with the medicated water a couple of times, then she took a sip on her third go. The other two have been guzzling it.

For now, to escape Janet's bullying, Sandy is in the big coop with her own food and water while the other two are out in the yard. I think Sandy will need to rest much more than the others so keeping her apart will give her a chance to do that without being picked on.

So glad she made it through the night

That's good news... Still rooting for her.

 

[MaryJanet]

Also, she didn't poop during the night so maybe the metritis has brought on a mild attack of the broodies? Very odd. Usually she poops through the night as we'd expect.

 

[MaryJanet]

I appreciate your kindnesses, chicken friends.

I've been feeling bad because Sandy's eggs have never had bloom on them. I didn't know that was a symptom of metritis. I thought she was just a little unique in her egg production, which might be expected in a hybrid laying hen. If she ever gets back to normal, I will be very interested in observing the finish on her eggs.

 

[Ribh]

When you don't know, you don't know. Don't feel bad. There's lots no~one ever tells you about keeping chickens & we all learn through trial & error. Thanks to you we are now all a little bit wiser.

 

[MaryJanet]

Thanks @Ribh you're right

 

[Ribh]

And I do so like to be right... Nah, you're doing great. Much better than I would. I loathe when things go wrong because I know what a lousy nurse I am.

 

[MaryJanet]

Oh, I don't know. You're very attentive to your hens and you'd notice if something went wrong. There would be a few bird specialist vets in Brissy, surely. It's a bit of a stressful panic having to rush a chook to the vet, but that's ok. We're tough enough really

 

[Ribh]

Oh, I don't know. You're very attentive to your hens and you'd notice if something went wrong. There would be a few bird specialist vets in Brissy, surely. It's a bit of a stressful panic having to rush a chook to the vet, but that's ok. We're tough enough really

Well, it's a bit dodgy with boats & things ~ so much more stressful for any animal & any time I've really needed a vet it's been @ night. And I usually need a 2nd pair of hands: one driver, one navigator & that is harder without my girls though if YD isn't working she would always come & collect me.

 

[MaryJanet]

I wonder if a satnav is a good idea for you, for when there's an emergency. It would have a learning curve, but at least you'd have more independence when needed.