Ribh's D'Coopage

[BY Bob]

The man sells Tillandsias ~ air plants. We are getting some pretty flowers just now. Luckily the chooks don't like them...​

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So pretty. I have never seen anything like them before. Thanks for sharing it.

 

[Ribh]

Nothing about the behavior comes right to mind but I'm going to canoodle on it. If something comes to me I'll suggest it. Don't be afraid to separate her for her own good. Odd behavior. Something has upset her.

All ideas gratefully accepted. She was picking on Lottie originally. Lottie getting special treatment seemed to upset her but it has always seemed to be less about the food than the attention ~ which makes no real sense; not to me @ any rate. Favorelles are a people chicken but she's a X & her sister is a wonderful girl. The perfect chook in my book: calm, friendly, good layer, gets on with everybody, easily handled but a chook who knows she's a chook & quite happy about it & her place in the flock. Suyin just seems unhappy with everybody & everything unless I have her ~ which is madness.

I have been giving her some individual attention since she seems to require it & that seems to settle her down but it has started something I don't want with everybody lining up for a cuddle. I know some people like lap chickens but I'm not one of them. I'm happy if they don't hit the panic button any time I have to handle them & as that is now everybody I was quite happy with that. Pebbles, who is less than 1/2 her size, has given her a couple of absolute floggings ~ & as they often run together otherwise it's weird, weird behaviour.

 

[drumstick diva]

Sounds like she is jealous about sharing you.

 

[Ribh]

Sounds like she is jealous about sharing you.

Oh, Nancy, do you really think so? That does not work for me! She is going to have to get over it!

 

[drumstick diva]

I could be wrong, it has happened many times before

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

As we move into summer our sunrises are a little more to the south & any colour streams through the trees.​

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Oooh, love that photo Ribh

I am still so excited by this beautiful blue egg! Can’t wait for the other two to start!
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Whodat, I have egg envy

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Don't get me started, I love my town

It's the one Australian capital city named after a woman, Queen Adelaide, and it's traditional custodians are the Kaurna people, many of whom survive, thrive and perpetuate cultural traditions. There are long beaches, hills, wineries, seafood, a slower pace than a big city and friendly people. The cost of living is quite low by Australian standards and the housing is affordable. Loads of parks, quite good public hospitals and public transport. It's dry though, and it gets rather hot in summer.

Don't forget It's layout to look like a flag, and the green belt!

It rained today, finally. Everything is dormant. The girls afte having trouble finding food while free ranging. That rain led to this sunset.
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Beautiful purple Bob!

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

My girls say, "Look at all that yummy 17!"

What is "17"? Is it a type of chook food?

As we're showing photos, I captured a rare trio shot the other day while hunting for worms n bugs n doing the weeding

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I notice they are all staying in the shade MJ. Is it getting hot down your way?

 

[MaryJanet]

Hi @Aussie-Chookmum
1 yep, 17 is a grain mash made by Laucke's https://www.lauckemills.com.au/products/category/BPIOTJJJ-layer-breeder/6538

It's not hot yet, but it's been a bit warm for Spring and twice the morning sun has had a mild sting in it. But the chooks love hanging out in that patch. I think that's where the yummiest bugs live.

How's Alice settling in?

 

[Ribh]

What is "17"? Is it a type of chook food?

I see @MaryJanet has already answered. We use the crumble which always looks pretty good though I've a sneaky suspicion my girls pick out the corn bits first.