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[Loriemarler]

I have a cockerel with dark points on his comb. What could be causing this? He isnt even a year old yet

 

[Adorkable]

I have a cockerel with dark points on his comb. What could be causing this? He isnt even a year old yet

Could it be fowl pox?

 

[Adorkable]

Anybody have a link to information for building with wooden pallets? I scored a stack of broken pallets at the feed store. Some are not too bad, and others will take some TLC to make them serviceable, but they were all f r e e

so I'm saying, "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Now I need to figure out how to get them off my truck before tonight's storm hits

This lady I'm subscribed to on Youtube has a video about pallets. You can check it out if you like!

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Anybody have a link to information for building with wooden pallets? I scored a stack of broken pallets at the feed store. Some are not too bad, and others will take some TLC to make them serviceable, but they were all f r e e

so I'm saying, "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Now I need to figure out how to get them off my truck before tonight's storm hits

Awesome! Have you seen DMRippy's thread about her pallet breeding pens? Let me find the link.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/594825/my-new-breeding-pens

I have a cockerel with dark points on his comb. What could be causing this? He isnt even a year old yet

Either fowl pox or it's dried blood from fighting with another chicken or rubbing against fencing where he wants to get to another chicken...

 

[NanaKat]

Anybody have a link to information for building with wooden pallets? I scored a stack of broken pallets at the feed store. Some are not too bad, and others will take some TLC to make them serviceable, but they were all f r e e e so I'm saying, "Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" Now I need to figure out how to get them off my truck before tonight's storm hits :/

There are several coop design on BYC utilizing pallets...some are really nice!

I have a cockerel with dark points on his comb. What could be causing this? He isnt even a year old yet

In winter I'd say freeze burns...in summer...could be heat stress...lack of oxygen.

 

[NanaKat]

Here is an animal story for you...July 1 one of our cows gave birth to a premature calf. Weighing in at only 30 pounds, we named her Minnie. She was not able to live safely in the pasture so we moved Minnie and her mother to the barn where we could keep an eye on them. Because her mouth was so tiny, she could not nurse her mother. Too tiny to use a tube feeder, we resorted to milking the mother and feeding Minnie with a small goat nipple and bottle. It has been a really hard week for Minnie.
Tuesday Minnie dropped her milk intake by half and she could not get up to stand without help.
But Wednesday (today), Mary, one of our older hens decided to keep Minnie company. When momma cow didn't object, Mary has spent the whole day in the stall with Minnie, clucking, napping...almost appearing to pray. Mary has refused to leave the stall tonight, choosing to stay with Minnie and her mother instead of returning to the hen house to roost. We believe animals sense some things better than humans.

Early this morning...A wobbly Minnie sniffs at Mary. Mary never went out for feed...she stayed in the stall all day. I did see her drink from the water tub and the wheat straw has grains.


This evening and then last photo at dusk with Momma cow. Minnie and Mary are in the background.

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Here is an animal story for you...July 1 one of our cows gave birth to a premature calf. Weighing in at only 30 pounds, we named her Minnie. She was not able to live safely in the pasture so we moved Minnie and her mother to the barn where we could keep an eye on them. Because her mouth was so tiny, she could not nurse her mother. Too tiny to use a tube feeder, we resorted to milking the mother and feeding Minnie with a small goat nipple and bottle. It has been a really hard week for Minnie.
Tuesday Minnie dropped her milk intake by half and she could not get up to stand without help.
But Wednesday (today), Mary, one of our older hens decided to keep Minnie company. When momma cow didn't object, Mary has spent the whole day in the stall with Minnie, clucking, napping...almost appearing to pray. Mary has refused to leave the stall tonight, choosing to stay with Minnie and her mother instead of returning to the hen house to roost. We believe animals sense some things better than humans.

Early this morning...A wobbly Minnie sniffs at Mary. Mary never went out for feed...she stayed in the stall all day. I did see her drink from the water tub and the wheat straw has grains.


This evening and then last photo at dusk with Momma cow. Minnie and Mary are in the background.

 

[NanaKat]

Update this morning on Minnie and Mary. Wish I had my camera with me because when I checked the calf and cow this morning at 7' Mary was sitting on Minnie's rump as she was sleeping.
And Minnie too five full cups of mama's milk...up from three yesterday morning!
We put containers of feed and water just outside the stall where Mary can easily get it since it appears she is going to continue to stay in the stall with Minnie.

 

[DBerryhill]

Prior to this year, I had my trusty barred rock hen that was a wonderful broody. Sadly she passed early this spring. I was curious if I would have any replacements, but slightly thankful because I am out on space from adding dorkings.
My two barnevelder hens have stubbornly decided to brood for the past two months. More stubbornly than my barred rock ever did. These sneaky hens even cached a nest of eggs in the corner under the rear open nesting boxes. Surprise for me today when I hear 3 chicks cheeping. Also surprising for me, was to find these birds sharing a nest and sharing chicks. I have never dealt with multiple Broodys. My EE is also joining the nest and letting the chicks climb on her. I normally kept my broody separate in a hoop coop ( I call it my hatch shack) but currently it is the home of my dorking project. I'm assuming 3 of my top hens involved with these chicks should keep them safe. I'm leaning towards not interfering and letting the chickens handle it. Thoughts?

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Prior to this year, I had my trusty barred rock hen that was a wonderful broody. Sadly she passed early this spring. I was curious if I would have any replacements, but slightly thankful because I am out on space from adding dorkings.
My two barnevelder hens have stubbornly decided to brood for the past two months. More stubbornly than my barred rock ever did. These sneaky hens even cached a nest of eggs in the corner under the rear open nesting boxes. Surprise for me today when I hear 3 chicks cheeping. Also surprising for me, was to find these birds sharing a nest and sharing chicks. I have never dealt with multiple Broodys. My EE is also joining the nest and letting the chicks climb on her. I normally kept my broody separate in a hoop coop ( I call it my hatch shack) but currently it is the home of my dorking project. I'm assuming 3 of my top hens involved with these chicks should keep them safe. I'm leaning towards not interfering and letting the chickens handle it. Thoughts?

I'd leave them be. They are obviously happy with their shared family situation!