MJ's little flock

[Ribh]

It was -1.1 at 6am! I'm practically offended.

-2 in Central Queensland...

 

[MaryJanet]

Last night's low here was only 6.5, which is far more tolerable.

 

[MaryJanet]

I would not.

Why's that Bob?

 

[BY Bob]

Why's that Bob?

What are you concerned about finding? Iron, zinc? Neither of those are poisonous to humans. Why bother?

That is all the magnet has found. Is there something else you are concerned about?

 

[MaryJanet]

@BY Bob and @RoyalChick I think your advice to get a magnetic sweeper was among the best chickening advice I've ever had. Up there with Shadrach telling everyone to work with chickens at night with a head lamp and how to pick them up from below.

I won't continue sharing photos of the finds because I imagine one pile of rusty metal is enough for anyone's viewing pleasure which means I've already overshared

But I plan to continue using it daily until the back and front yards are cleared.

That said, if I find anything of interest, I'll probably pipe up again! I'm vaguely hoping mum's engagement ring might turn up, but I've always put her "I lost it in the garden" story down as a cover up for having hocked it.

 

[MaryJanet]

What are you concerned about finding? Iron, zinc? Neither of those are poisonous to humans. Why bother?

That is all the magnet has found. Is there something else you are concerned about?

Well, I'm more worried about lead actually. But I suppose that would show up if I had a blood test.

 

[BY Bob]

Well, I'm more worried about lead actually. But I suppose that would show up if I had a blood test.

Lead poisoning is obvious on a standard blood test which is done with your regular physical.

 

[MaryJanet]

Lead poisoning is obvious on a standard blood test which is done with your regular physical.

Ok great.

I figured with all the junk I'm finding with the magnet, there's a good chance of lead contamination.

 

[MaryJanet]

Katie's in the travel basket and we'll leave for her appointment in 20 minutes. Fingers crossed for normal kidney function and a little more weight.

 

[MaryJanet]

She's gained weight! 2.09kg today, up from 1.83kg two weeks ago. So the combo of a healthier chook and access to special breakfasts has been working!

She gave her blood sample which will be tested later to reveal her enzyme level and thus her kidney function. They're going to call later with those results.