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AnneInTheBurbs said:
I mentioned this in the broody thread but I am going to re-ask it here. Do any of guys with broody ever see them have a little "freak out" session when they get off the nest occasionally? Some one else described it as a "Broody Tornado". The chicken runs-flaps it's wings-flies across the area while sqwauking loudly. It only lasts about 5 seconds. Strange chicken behavior!
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The Polar Bear dog is a Great Pyrenees, I almost killed her a few weeks ago. I had a goat doe loaded in my car to take to the breeder and Bella, my Great Pyr parked herself right up against my car wheel while I was sitting in the car making last minute arrangements for my goat's 'date'. I'm sure Bella was reacting to my goats hollering and put herself as close to the car as possible. I had no idea she was there and pulled my car on top of her, something didn't feel right and I jumped out of the car to see my beautiful Bell, car tire parked on her neck. It was at this point that I completely lost my mind. Somehow I climbed back in the car, reversed off of her and managed to put the car in park again. Bella took off like a shot and ran off into the woods, we spent the entire 20 degree day stumbling around the woods searching for her into the night. I was sure that I killed her. She was back the next day mid morning, a chunk of fur missing from her head, took her to the vet and she's got some damage in her neck, trouble swallowing and inflammation. Her fur hasn't grown back on her head so above her left eyebrow a bit of her skull shows.

This girl is very special to me, she's 'my' dog and prefers me. All other dogs have preferred my husband as the Italian in him demands that he feed the world, the dogs are no exception, he is never without a treat in his pocket. Bella is not bought so easy, she walks the perimeter with me and responds to the attention I give her. I don't know if I could have lived with the burden of killing her. I am so glad that she survived.

 
Auroradream26 said:
yes! My Midnight did that a couple times but it was the first day or two after her babies hatched. She almost knocked them all over with the force of her wings lol. She hasn't done it since though and isn't a very protective mother.
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troyer said:
   Imagine yourself sitting for hours at a time and then getting up and not stretching. I always assumed it had to do with keeping their muscles in shape as they don't tend to get exercise from being broody, so they exercise all in one big wild burst. I also like to think they are expressing a type of chicken joy and excitement of the forthcoming chicks that are forming in the eggs. Mine do it regularly, it's very common here on my farm.
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fisherlady said:
x2.... and I still get a chuckle out of it every time! :cd
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Glad you all understood what I was talking about!



Blarneyeggs said:
The Polar Bear dog is a Great Pyrenees, I almost killed her a few weeks ago. I had a goat doe loaded in my car to take to the breeder and Bella, my Great Pyr parked herself right up against my car wheel while I was sitting in the car making last minute arrangements for my goat's 'date'. I'm sure Bella was reacting to my goats hollering and put herself as close to the car as possible. I had no idea she was there and pulled my car on top of her, something didn't feel right and I jumped out of the car to see my beautiful Bell, car tire parked on her neck. It was at this point that I completely lost my mind. Somehow I climbed back in the car, reversed off of her and managed to put the car in park again. Bella took off like a shot and ran off into the woods, we spent the entire 20 degree day stumbling around the woods searching for her into the night. I was sure that I killed her. She was back the next day mid morning, a chunk of fur missing from her head, took her to the vet and she's got some damage in her neck, trouble swallowing and inflammation. Her fur hasn't grown back on her head so above her left eyebrow a bit of her skull shows.

This girl is very special to me, she's 'my' dog and prefers me. All other dogs have preferred my husband as the Italian in him demands that he feed the world, the dogs are no exception, he is never without a treat in his pocket. Bella is not bought so easy, she walks the perimeter with me and responds to the attention I give her. I don't know if I could have lived with the burden of killing her. I am so glad that she survived.
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Whoa! :eek:. What a tough cookie! So glad she made it! That is one of those things that you will never let happen again for sure. Sounds like she is a treasure and didn't hold it against you. :hugs
 
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Blarneyeggs said:
The Polar Bear dog is a Great Pyrenees, I almost killed her a few weeks ago. I had a goat doe loaded in my car to take to the breeder and Bella, my Great Pyr parked herself right up against my car wheel while I was sitting in the car making last minute arrangements for my goat's 'date'. I'm sure Bella was reacting to my goats hollering and put herself as close to the car as possible. I had no idea she was there and pulled my car on top of her, something didn't feel right and I jumped out of the car to see my beautiful Bell, car tire parked on her neck. It was at this point that I completely lost my mind. Somehow I climbed back in the car, reversed off of her and managed to put the car in park again. Bella took off like a shot and ran off into the woods, we spent the entire 20 degree day stumbling around the woods searching for her into the night. I was sure that I killed her. She was back the next day mid morning, a chunk of fur missing from her head, took her to the vet and she's got some damage in her neck, trouble swallowing and inflammation. Her fur hasn't grown back on her head so above her left eyebrow a bit of her skull shows.

This girl is very special to me, she's 'my' dog and prefers me. All other dogs have preferred my husband as the Italian in him demands that he feed the world, the dogs are no exception, he is never without a treat in his pocket. Bella is not bought so easy, she walks the perimeter with me and responds to the attention I give her. I don't know if I could have lived with the burden of killing her. I am so glad that she survived.
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OMG what a horrible thing to go through for both you and Bella. Hugs to the both of you and glad she is ok!
 
Blarneyeggs said:
The Polar Bear dog is a Great Pyrenees, I almost killed her a few weeks ago. I had a goat doe loaded in my car to take to the breeder and Bella, my Great Pyr parked herself right up against my car wheel while I was sitting in the car making last minute arrangements for my goat's 'date'. I'm sure Bella was reacting to my goats hollering and put herself as close to the car as possible. I had no idea she was there and pulled my car on top of her, something didn't feel right and I jumped out of the car to see my beautiful Bell, car tire parked on her neck. It was at this point that I completely lost my mind. Somehow I climbed back in the car, reversed off of her and managed to put the car in park again. Bella took off like a shot and ran off into the woods, we spent the entire 20 degree day stumbling around the woods searching for her into the night. I was sure that I killed her. She was back the next day mid morning, a chunk of fur missing from her head, took her to the vet and she's got some damage in her neck, trouble swallowing and inflammation. Her fur hasn't grown back on her head so above her left eyebrow a bit of her skull shows.

This girl is very special to me, she's 'my' dog and prefers me. All other dogs have preferred my husband as the Italian in him demands that he feed the world, the dogs are no exception, he is never without a treat in his pocket. Bella is not bought so easy, she walks the perimeter with me and responds to the attention I give her. I don't know if I could have lived with the burden of killing her. I am so glad that she survived.
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Glad Bella is OK....believe it of not, the same thing happened to my neighbor....her dog was sleeping and she backed over him....
 
Joyryder said:
Enabling is fine. I can over do it. I love hatching and getting all the different colored eggs. Once I was up to 75 chicks and hens, but I lived in Orange Co NY and selling the extras were easy. Now I'm in the mountains. Our town is so small when the campground is full we double the population.
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sounds like our area..hahaha, the joys of small town livin'!
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SilkieSensation said:
Roos don't count if they are headed to freezer camp. Only count breeder boys. Turkeys mixed in with chickens do not count. Meatbirds do not count. Any bird not old enough to lay or crow does not count. Bantams do not count. Any free range bird does not count. This means I currently have less than 12 birds in my 4x12 coop. Yup, I'm sticking to that count...lol
My banties are actually in rabbit hutches...so definitely don't count for coop space...lol
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well now that you have it set up that way! I totally understand , you have tons of room!!
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AnneInTheBurbs said:
I mentioned this in the broody thread but I am going to re-ask it here. Do any of guys with broody ever see them have a little "freak out" session when they get off the nest occasionally? Some one else described it as a "Broody Tornado". The chicken runs-flaps it's wings-flies across the area while sqwauking loudly. It only lasts about 5 seconds. Strange chicken behavior!
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yeah..they "weird-r" than normal..hahaha
troyer said:
Imagine yourself sitting for hours at a time and then getting up and not stretching. I always assumed it had to do with keeping their muscles in shape as they don't tend to get exercise from being broody, so they exercise all in one big wild burst. I also like to think they are expressing a type of chicken joy and excitement of the forthcoming chicks that are forming in the eggs. Mine do it regularly, it's very common here on my farm.
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see...all just a natural - normal part of chicken-dome...
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Blarneyeggs said:
The Polar Bear dog is a Great Pyrenees, I almost killed her a few weeks ago. I had a goat doe loaded in my car to take to the breeder and Bella, my Great Pyr parked herself right up against my car wheel while I was sitting in the car making last minute arrangements for my goat's 'date'. I'm sure Bella was reacting to my goats hollering and put herself as close to the car as possible. I had no idea she was there and pulled my car on top of her, something didn't feel right and I jumped out of the car to see my beautiful Bell, car tire parked on her neck. It was at this point that I completely lost my mind. Somehow I climbed back in the car, reversed off of her and managed to put the car in park again. Bella took off like a shot and ran off into the woods, we spent the entire 20 degree day stumbling around the woods searching for her into the night. I was sure that I killed her. She was back the next day mid morning, a chunk of fur missing from her head, took her to the vet and she's got some damage in her neck, trouble swallowing and inflammation. Her fur hasn't grown back on her head so above her left eyebrow a bit of her skull shows.

This girl is very special to me, she's 'my' dog and prefers me. All other dogs have preferred my husband as the Italian in him demands that he feed the world, the dogs are no exception, he is never without a treat in his pocket. Bella is not bought so easy, she walks the perimeter with me and responds to the attention I give her. I don't know if I could have lived with the burden of killing her. I am so glad that she survived.
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OMGosh Blarney...
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...i am glad for you both that it has all worked-out. She sounds as resilient as her owner
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....continued positive thoughts to you and yours Blarney!!
 
dheltzel said:
Yup, he is our collective "voice of reason". Yea, even a bastion of moderation.
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Hatch -A- Holics here I come. I just have to figure out housing issues - it's really cold up here. I use to have basement and a barn and 2 coops.
How long can I keep chicks in the house before I drive everyone else crazy - 9 weeks maybe! I really want to get started.
 

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