MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

I think you have something there. The right tool for the job kind of thing.

In a pinch, the toenail clippers used with the sharp edge away from the hen to prevent stabbing would work on Mary's butt fluff.

But she's a slow mover at the best of times and a glacial mover on the roost. Unlike Gucci, I imagine.

I'll still get a pair of cat claw clippers though, because from RC's photos they look just right

 

[MaryJanet]

I agree. Sharpness becomes another question. They should be sharp enough but until we try you can't be certain.

I do have many old feathers lying around to test sharpness but somehow the ones attached to Mary were tougher.

 

[MaryJanet]

One of my very favourite sights

 

[Ribh]

Well done!
I have yet to try this terrifying task.

But you've done a tube feed. That terrifies me. I don't even think I could do that. A bum snip...

 

[Ribh]

I think so too. It needs to cool down quickly in the evenings and allow all possible breezes through.

This is what I had on the island ~ completely open fronted & all I did in really bad weather was put up a shower curtain. Your coop is perfect for your climate.

 

[MaryJanet]

But you've done a tube feed. That terrifies me. I don't even think I could do that. A bum snip...

Exactly!

The very thought of a tube feed has me reaching for the phone, hens travel basket, and car keys because they're gonna have to visit Dr Mark for that!

 

[MaryJanet]

This is what I had on the island ~ completely open fronted & all I did in really bad weather was put up a shower curtain. Your coop is perfect for your climate.

Thanks mate! I think so too. So far the hens have survived some brutally hot weather and the coop plays its part in that success.

 

[Ribh]

They're very tough. I was using my sharpest scissors yet they still weren't quite sharp enough.

I have to admitt I never considered the points. I'm usually cutting through the dag & I aim the pointy bits away from the chicken. Also, as I don't have help, if I think a chicken is going to give me trouble I wrap them in a towel with their bum hanging out. I do need something small & really, really sharp for the bantams. I wouldn't consider secateurs or cat snips for them.

 

[MaryJanet]

Hmmm no poop to be seen but quite a bald spot. Poor Mary. I'm not laughing. I will not laugh. No. No.



Poor darling, she can't help her capacious butt fluff! Of course it catches the poops!

 

[MaryJanet]

I have to admitt I never considered the points. I'm usually cutting through the dag & I aim the pointy bits away from the chicken. Also, as I don't have help, if I think a chicken is going to give me trouble I wrap them in a towel with their bum hanging out. I do need something small & really, really sharp for the bantams. I wouldn't consider secateurs or cat snips for them.

I think short blades would work well if it's a feather by feather trim.

But if there are a few to get through in one snip a longer blade would be better.

A towel wrap is a great idea for a feisty hen.