Ribh's D'Coopage

[Ribh]

Beatha is an interesting looking hen. She reminds me of one of the Muppet creatures from "The Dark Crystal". I think it's because her beak looks so prominent as she doesn't have a comb.


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My poor girl! She does so have a comb! A lovely little pea comb on top of that long nose. [It's ok ACM. Not offended. ] I agree she does rather look like a muppet.

 

[Ribh]

Are you still going to the vet tomorrow?

No. The reason for the vet visit no longer exists. All the other issues I have spoken with the vet about & we are still where we are so I will muddle along for the present. My best bet has always been worms though I couldn't see how but Shad may have cleared that up. I will try his recommendation & see how we go from there. No point seeing a vet to be told what I already know.

 

[Shadrach]

I love these cavey thickets ~ & I bet the chickens do too. Can I ask what makes them? I'm guessing a bramble of some sort...?

I don't know what it is Ribh. I have asked. It's been there a long time and if left alone grows a bit like a willow tree throwing trailers out from above which droop to the ground. It is very popular with the chickens which is just one of the reasons I get pissed when one person in particular from the main house decides it needs pruning. If it was just pruned I would feel better but it gets savaged. Still, it survives and grows back every year. There are currently three wild birds nests in the upper part. There was a young woodpecker (Picot Verde) in it yesterday waiting for the chickens to get fed.
Close to the house there are four main prime chicken shelter spots and that is one of them. One other you've seen in my pictures of chickens on the steps. Both sides of the steps have bushes and Tribe 2 in particular favour this area.
Then there is the bamboo clump. This is great for the chickens and in the event of a hawk attack most will head into the bamboo. So far I've managed to prevent anyone cutting it down.

 

[Ribh]

I don't know what it is Ribh. I have asked. It's been there a long time and if left alone grows a bit like a willow tree throwing trailers out from above which droop to the ground. It is very popular with the chickens which is just one of the reasons I get pissed when one person in particular from the main house decides it needs pruning. If it was just pruned I would feel better but it gets savaged. Still, it survives and grows back every year. There are currently three wild birds nests in the upper part. There was a young woodpecker (Picot Verde) in it yesterday waiting for the chickens to get fed.
Close to the house there are four main prime chicken shelter spots and that is one of them. One other you've seen in my pictures of chickens on the steps. Both sides of the steps have bushes and Tribe 2 in particular favour this area.
Then there is the bamboo clump. This is great for the chickens and in the event of a hawk attack most will head into the bamboo. So far I've managed to prevent anyone cutting it down.

I'm not a fan of bamboo for the simple reason out here it harbours snakes ~ usually venomous. However lantana, which is a declared noxious weed, always harbours wrens. Whatever that is you're growing I would definitely keep it.

 

[rjohns39]

Good morning folks

No. The reason for the vet visit no longer exists. All the other issues I have spoken with the vet about & we are still where we are so I will muddle along for the present. My best bet has always been worms though I couldn't see how but Shad may have cleared that up. I will try his recommendation & see how we go from there. No point seeing a vet to be told what I already know.

Can you get the vet to do a float test?

 

[Ribh]

Good morning folks

Can you get the vet to do a float test?

I don't know. I'll ask.

 

[Grammy60]

Good morning peeps have a lovely day

 

[Ribh]

I don't know what it is Ribh. I have asked. It's been there a long time and if left alone grows a bit like a willow tree throwing trailers out from above which droop to the ground. It is very popular with the chickens which is just one of the reasons I get pissed when one person in particular from the main house decides it needs pruning.

Could it be a Broom? Not that I could grow it if it is; it's a weed out here but I still think it is a great chicken shelter.

 

[Ribh]

Good morning peeps have a lovely day

Hey Sue. Hope yours was a good one.

 

[CrazyChookChookLady]

This past weekend Rich and I took a trip out to Western Pennsylvania, specifically a town called Benezette. The town is situated in the mountains and is known for its Elk herds.

We were lucky enough to catch the beautiful Fall leaves and a few Elk. I'll post the pictures in thumbnails! Enjoy!!!