Ribh's D'Coopage

[Ribh]

Good evening folks I've only had one case of lice/mites here and I was too late. I treated everyone, even though only the one bird had them. Makes me wonder how only one can get them?

Yeah. I've been trying to figure that out too, Bob. I have one definite. No~one else seems to have them yet they all roost together, squashed up close.

 

[Ribh]

I think I'm going to treat the hens for mites and lice just in case.

MJ: here is a really good Victorian article
https://talkinghens.com.au/chicken-parasites-lice-and-mites/
Always nice to see an Australian perspective as our conditions tend to be different to the northern hemisphere.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Ever have one of those It seemed Like a Good Idea @ the Time moments? I get them @ Lincraft, which is where I buy my crochet supplies, & they happen because I rush so as not to keep the man waiting. I should not rush. I should stop & think about these things. There are consequences... I saw this:View attachment 1970575
I thought it was pretty. It has a shimmer to the yarn. I thought it would be perfect for the butterfly prayer shawl/scarf I was itching to try.

So I bought it.
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It is 100% rayon. Which means it slips & slides every which way & is impossible to grip. It is killing my hands to work with it. @ least now I have got the hang of it so long as I don't drop any stitches ~ @ which point it promptly unravels rows & rows of hard earned work! If I can get it done in time this will be part of YD's Christmas present. At this point I am not holding out much hope. It is incredibly slow going...
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On a completely different tack, the *stilts on legs* have arrived: 3 cute as a button plover chicks. Sadly the plover chicks aren't the brightest sparks around & the parents are dopey. These probably won't reach maturity. While mama plover was angrily shouting Danger! Danger! Here to me! Her offspring were running excitedly in the opposite direction.
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That looks really pretty Ribh. Let her know it will be one-of-a-kind!

Those plover chicks are adorable.
They may be stupid but they have good camouflage going for them, it took me a while to spot them!

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

That is extremely helpful. I will be able to better look for it in my flock as well. Thanks for sharing.

x2 Thanks Ribh

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

Soon as I hear the word, fleas, lice, ticks, etc. I am itching everywhere. Mind over matter.

Don't forget mosquitoes and leeches! Leeches! urgh

 

[Ribh]

Don't forget mosquitoes and leeches! Leeches! urgh

Leeches really freak me out. I always carry a lighter with me when hiking because I can't abide them critters! Quickest & easiest way to dispose of them & they ain't breeding no more.

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank goodness no leeches here that I know about. I think they hang out around water?

 

[Ribh]

Thank goodness no leeches here that I know about. I think they hang out around water?

They like moist, humid conditions & you will get them in any tropical or sub~tropical areas, not necessarily around water. The are sneaky & silent. Often the 1st you know about it is a gush of blood when they drop off. They are totally gross!

 

[drumstick diva]

Thanks Ribh, thank goodness I'm not in tropical or sub-tropical area - more like sub zero but only now and then in winter.

 

[BY Bob]

That is a wonderful picture, Bob, but boy! does it look cold! Brrrr....

Ice storm tonight. I will try and get some pictures when the sun first touches the ice. That's cold but beautiful.