I think bad luck & possibly poor breeding combined with shocking weather this year. The only bantam I lost was the porclain D'Uccle & thinking back I think she was never quite right. The Japs can have genetic faults & those obviously get culled before they hit the market but otherwise seem to be exceptionally hardy. All my Japs are going great guns.
Bummer!
Permanent chook sitter?
He's a very good plumber who even took a little time to adjust the gas cylinder on the screen door. A nice guy.
Mmmm I'd rather not. The house isn't all that safe at this time.Bummer!
Awesome!
Yup, fresh ground works wonders.While that's true my bantams seem to be hardier than my standards.Partly I suspect because the ornamental chooks aren't bred for eggs so all those problems no longer apply. Of my girls, those who are not super layers seem to be doing best ~ including Ha'penny & Luna, who, while regular layers, have never laid every day. Having access to new ground regularly helps too I think. I'm noticing the girls change favourite spots regularly giving the ground a chance to recover & any germs a chance to dissipate.
Far out,there are loads of them in all different designs!
I know - I think they are cool - and really good for the use I have. You could do the same at the door to the Fun Run.
That’s a heck of a commute!
