San Diego Chicken meetup and Chat thread

[All-American-Chick]

wish you hadent told me about the rat hair.that just sends shivers down my back.
gross
ignorence is a bliss sometimes

 

[dedicateddourly]

Oh i'm glad MM is aware of the weevils. I picked up a couple bags when I drove to the bay area recently and was a bit grossed out by a few weevils that I found. But I totally agree that weevils are better than pesticides.

 

[dfdesigns]

I'm watching Chopped Champions on Food Network, and they're using Araucana eggs...

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

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LOL cuz those prestigious ones taste better!

 

[craftychicken]

Hi,

i've got a feather picker separate from the flock right now. I was reading on the forum that feeding them a little scrambled egg for a while would increase their protein intake. What other proteins can I give? is BOSS a good source of protein? Are raw fish scraps OK?

The 2 pickees butts are bare. one was pretty bloody so i separated them first. got some pick no more which seemed to help for a while. but then the picker started on the other hens too. so she is in isolation now. The bloody parts seem to have scabbed over, but i am worried about putting them together and leaving them for the day. even if there is no blood, their butts look so different that it may entice the picking again. i've seen recommendations to leave the picker separated for a week - does that seem right?

Thanks.

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

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Yes you can do scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, yogurt, mealworms and any source of meat would be protein. I don't know if I would give it raw though, depending on where you got it it might be ok.

I would separate them for at least a week. I would also use Blu-Kote on the areas of picking, it helps heal and acts as camouflage.

I hope it works out for you.

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

Meet up details: http://sandiegochickens.webs.com/apps/calendar/

I'll start a list of what folks are bringing and keep it updated if folks want to reply here or PM me.

Cari - Please let me know if anyone is interested in the following laying hens for sale; Delawares, Delaware Mixes, Easter Eggers, Meatbirds, Buff mixes... all available. 14 to 28 weeks old. Our chickens are free-ranged and fed a 100% organic diet from day one. I also have some cockerels available. Thanks! Also bringing jam.
Glenn - Coffee Beans
Renee - Goat Cheese, all my cheeses and milk will be in $4.00 portions.that is 1/2 gallon of milk,8oz chevre,6oz feta(cause it takes forever) i havent made the mozzarella yet but hope to soon.
Miriam - Chicks, Pullets
Dana - Plum Jam, fresh pomelos
HatchingFever-Barred olive egger chicks and seramas pullets and cockerels.

Let me know if anyone has anything to add!

 

[perchie.girl]

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Yep there is actually a standard for Bug parts per pound of Chocolate.

 

[dedicateddourly]

So I have a question for you all. I have 2 hens and 4 adolescents (17 weeks). The adults pick on the younger ones so they are unable to share the coop at night. So hubby and I set up high roosts in the attached run for the young ones to sleep on at night. It's been fine in the warm summer months, but now that the weather is starting to cool down, I'm wondering if it will eventually get too cold for them. What low overnight temps can they safely and comfortably withstand? Do I only need to worry if it gets near freezing? Thanks for your advice.

 

[WhiteMountainsRanch]

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Yes I would get them in the coop every night. Even if you have to physically pick them up and put them in there every evening. The older ones will adjust after a time. You can also try taking the older ones out and quarantining them for a week or so while the babies get used to the coop, and then reintroduce them. That might help a bit.