MJ's little flock

[MaryJanet]

Lorna is so beautiful. She's got that enchanted creature look that Glynda also had as a pullet.

We are friends for life now.

 

[LozzyR]

I've no clue about the quarantine aspect but your setup looks great for kiddos! How hot is it now where you are ?

The weather app said it was meant to get to 21C today but it felt warmer than that. It did cool down a fair bit late afternoon though. We’ve also been having less rain.

 

[Grammy60]

Good evening MJ and everyone

Nice setup @LozzyR

 

[rjohns39]

Good evening folks

 

[BY Bob]

So DH and I just moved the babies to a new part of the back yard. Our quarantine is probably not as strict as it should be, given the big girls were free-ranging all over the yard a week before. I hosed down the spot where the babies were initially, and put the quarantine cage down so the big girls couldn’t walk and poop there. It rained after that so hopefully gave the rest of the yard a wash.

So we move the babies every couple of days so they’re not wallowing in their own filth. Here is their setup:

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And here is the tarp to give them some shade, but bricked up so there is airflow underneath.

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And then Gizelle decided she was going to ‘do a Gucci’ and play dead! I was starting to panic and think she died from heat stroke, but she was just having a snooze in the sun!

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Do a Gucci. That's a phrase now. I love it.

It is disconcerting though isn't it.

 

[BY Bob]

Thanks for explaining Bob! The high pressure line drains when the tap is turned off, so I don't think there's much water left in the line between mistings, especially given the heat.

Is it possible any dampness caused by the misting might encourage bacteria?

Again, bacteria and molds love the damp. I thought the mist was evaporating and thereby cooling everything down. I have not considered the ground getting wet. If the ground is getting damp like it had rained and it was consistently damp for days then yes. Otherwise a cycle of damp to dry damp to dry is unlikely to cause an explosion of bacteria.

 

[MaryJanet]

Again, bacteria and molds love the damp. I thought the mist was evaporating and thereby cooling everything down. I have not considered the ground getting wet. If the ground is getting damp like it had rained and it was consistently damp for days then yes. Otherwise a cycle of damp to dry damp to dry is unlikely to cause an explosion of bacteria.

I remembered they love the damp but I wasn't sure how quickly they grew in an outdoor environment.

It might be something else irritating Janet. For example, the noise or the occasional touch of spray on her face.

 

[MaryJanet]

The post-breakfast relaxation session has commenced.

Yesterday the pullets surprised me by leaving their bedroom before any of their aunties had a chance to chase them out.

 

[MaryJanet]

After dark each night, I creep into the pullets room to pat them gently in the hope they will become tamer. Last night I stroked Edie's wattles and she closed her eyes

The other two are not quite as tame but they all like to be with me.

I've taken some awful photos in my time on byc but that one takes the cake. Sorry Katie.

Eta, a better photo.

 

[MaryJanet]