No Nonsense, chickens are livestock, advise. Tell me like it is.

[chickened]

A European weed or herb.

 

[CluckyJay]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artemisia_vulgaris

Excellent plant. Can't live without it. Mice don't care for it either. A good medicinal as well.

 

[galanie]

I see it's otherwise known as Wormwood. That I know of. The health food stores here don't have it any more cause it's supposed to be harmful. Bah.

 

[toofarout]

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You can purchase it online. One source is, http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/search/search.php?refine=y&keywords=mugwort&x=0&y=0

Please always know how to use a herb before actually using. Incorrect uses and doses can be very bad.

 

[Kickin' Chickin']

I've had chickens for 2 years and the whole experience has been amazing. Last year was the first time growing our own meat birds and processing them as well. I think I learn something new everyday ,here are a few things that have been picked up along the way:

You're right they don't need warm oatmeal with blueberries in it.They like it ,but don't need it.
Chickens love pink foam insulation
They always eat like its been a week since their last meal
When processing chickens,always ,always ,always do it while the other birds are locked up.
Sometimes curiosity killed the chicken
Don't leave the back door open ,herding the chicken out is a slow process.
Even "mamas little precious" does not want to be picked up!!(sometimes)
Some children will unexpectedly drop a chick on the floor because it "looked" like it was going to poop

 

[Lollipop]

Kickin' Chickin' :

I've had chickens for 2 years and the whole experience has been amazing. Last year was the first time growing our own meat birds and processing them as well. I think I learn something new everyday ,here are a few things that have been picked up along the way:

You're right they don't need warm oatmeal with blueberries in it.They like it ,but don't need it.
Chickens love pink foam insulation
They always eat like its been a week since their last meal
When processing chickens,always ,always ,always do it while the other birds are locked up.
Sometimes curiosity killed the chicken
Don't leave the back door open ,herding the chicken out is a slow process.
Even "mamas little precious" does not want to be picked up!!(sometimes)
Some children will unexpectedly drop a chick on the floor because it "looked" like it was going to poop

Funny post, Kickin`. Correct on all counts, but not stuff ya hear from advice givers, usually. Very good. Happy New Year...........Pop​

 

[Ducks and Banny hens]

Kickin' Chickin' :

Some children will unexpectedly drop a chick on the floor because it "looked" like it was going to poop

Aah, the trademark of the squeemish! How does a child know when a chicken 'looks like it's going to poop'? Chickens don't have a 'ready-to-poop' look. That made me laugh!​

 

[toofarout]

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Aah, the trademark of the squeemish! How does a child know when a chicken 'looks like it's going to poop'? Chickens don't have a 'ready-to-poop' look. That made me laugh!

I have to disagree! There isn't a facial expression but there is a difference in how they hold their body, and their back end and butt feathers/down. You have probably a second or less time
to set that bird down or get out of the way, or put a napkin/paper/cloth there to catch it.
We had a lone chicken when I was a kid. He was my ultimate buddy. We would watch TV together, and I never got caught unawares with the pooping thing.
My relationship with the chickens I have now is not as close (of course) but I can still see the same "I'm going to do a poop NOW" changes.
Of course, your mileage might differ, and I might just be crazy and imagining it!

 

[StarLover21]

In five years I've learned- (keep in mind these are MY views)

Chickens are NOT livestock. They're pets.

I could never eat any of my pets- I'm a vegetarian.

Chickens love treats "duh"

Chickens don't need 4 sq feet each in the coop for only sleeping

 

[Oregon Blues]

No nonsense advice: If a child is likely to drop a chick, the child should not be allowed to so much as touch the chicks. Heck, I wouldn't allow them in the same room as the chicks.

With puppies, or live animals that are not to be dropped, I make children sit on the floor before they are allowed to hold. Then any dropping accidents are less likely to be fatal or result in expensive vet bills.