MJ's little flock

[drumstick diva]

 

[munchkinlover]

Oh my goodness - isn't there a lot to learn! Predation prevention, feeding, housing, flock dynamics ... the list goes on and on! But it's a wonderful hobby for me. It really off-sets my work-related stress.

There is a lot to learn! My husband makes fun of me and my babies because of everything I do for them. His mom had chickens when he was growing up and he doesn't remember her doing anything for them that I do. Evidently she would go out, open the coop, feed them, check for eggs sometimes, feed them again and close the coop. No treats, not toys, no weekly checks or anything & they were fine. That was 45 years ago and they free ranged. Mine are in a large tractor/run and require things to keep them from getting bored. If the great outdoors can't provide that then I need to. He just doesn't understand. I haven't done the nighttime checks before, so this week I plan on doing that. So much to watch for!

 

[Kris5902]

Egg binding is a terrible thing. I lost Trisha to it and we started trying to help her immediately. @Kris5902 apparently is exceptional at helping egg bound hens. That includes making homemade slings of a sort.

Thanks for the mention @BY Bob .Not quite egg bound (though I have worried, and checked several hens) the chicken diaper/bum doughnut was because of a prolapse, though I do watch her carefully now that it’s better for binding. Luckily that girls eggs are easy to tell apart from the other girls.

 

[Kris5902]

Can't keep up

I'm having a very busy week friends. Please excuse my absence.

Me too! Working on concrete... will catch up with everyone again soon!

 

[rjohns39]

Good evening MJ & all

I'm right there with Kris & MJ, looks like it's going to be a crazy week for me as well.

 

[Grammy60]

Good evening MJ , everyone sounds crazy busy. Hope your able to get some relax time

 

[MaryJanet]

A quick update on Mary's test results

Positive for roundworm. I'm not surprised because the last time I gave her levamisol she refused to drink. This time I may try the trick of adding honey to the water and if that doesn't work, I'll make a mash with watermelon, pellets and worming water. If that doesn't work, she'll have to go see Dr Hill again and be dosed.

 

[Ribh]

A quick update on Mary's test results

Positive for roundworm.

You will be worming sometime soon then. Good result. Now you @ least know what's going on.

 

[MaryJanet]

Yes, I'm glad her anemia can be pinned to roundworm. Quite easily dealt with, providing I can get the levamisol into her. The last time it was Aristopet cordial which is cgerry flavoured. This time I'm trying a different brand, Vets Choice I think it is.

 

[MaryJanet]

Good evening MJ & all

I'm right there with Kris & MJ, looks like it's going to be a crazy week for me as well.

Good evening MJ , everyone sounds crazy busy. Hope your able to get some relax time

Hello hope you're both healthy and happy.