So sorry about Earle!
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So sorry to hear about Earle
Ty i luv my birds im still crying over him especially when i buried him
I know that is absolutely true on all counts. While I can see ok, I can’t see well enough to look for mites and lice (much as I hate admit I can’t see that well) and these chickens <sigh> are so skittish it is discouraging. I can watch their feathers, though they look ratty when they are molting too. I agree the feathers hide it if they are thin and I want to pick them up if for no other reason than to love on them. I am allergic to eggs so they are truly pets. I just had the thought to treat them maybe every 3 months or so it would prevent them parasites that killed Blossum. That is why I loved my little Blossum so much. She came when I called her, and jumped up on my lap and laid down. The other 3 even though they are Orpingtons have kept me at arms length. When I give them medicine, you have never seen such a commotion. That is why I have to give medicine or treat for parasites after they have gone to bed. Now they will come up to me when I have a treat but to try and catch them is futile. I got them as juveniles (2) and pullets (2) and while I wonder if that is the reason they are so flighty, I have in the past had 2 other Orpingtons that I got as juveniles and they came around in a week are two. I want to get two more Orpingtons but I guess it is too late in the season. So I will have to wait until spring to have chickens that I can pick up. Do you think I would be better off to get maybe 6 week old chicks so they could be domesticated more easily. Many thanks for any adviceNot really. The reason you don't routinely treat for mites is that they can become resistant to what you're using. If you notice their feathers looking extra fuzzy, or a bit ratty, be sure to check them. You should be picking them up, and checking them all over at least once a week, anyway. That way you will know, if they're losing weight, got lice/mites, and injury, etc.
I know that is absolutely true on all counts. While I can see ok, I can’t see well enough to look for mites and lice (much as I hate admit I can’t see that well) and these chickens <sigh> are so skittish it is discouraging. I can watch their feathers, though they look ratty when they are molting too. I agree the feathers hide it if they are thin and I want to pick them up if for no other reason than to love on them. I am allergic to eggs so they are truly pets. I just had the thought to treat them maybe every 3 months or so it would prevent them parasites that killed Blossum. That is why I loved my little Blossum so much. She came when I called her, and jumped up on my lap and laid down. The other 3 even though they are Orpingtons have kept me at arms length. When I give them medicine, you have never seen such a commotion. That is why I have to give medicine or treat for parasites after they have gone to bed. Now they will come up to me when I have a treat but to try and catch them is futile. I got them as juveniles (2) and pullets (2) and while I wonder if that is the reason they are so flighty, I have in the past had 2 other Orpingtons that I got as juveniles and they came around in a week are two. I want to get two more Orpingtons but I guess it is too late in the season. So I will have to wait until spring to have chickens that I can pick up. Do you think I would be better off to get maybe 6 week old chicks so they could be domesticated more easily. Many thanks for any advice