San Diego Chicken meetup and Chat thread

[Knock Kneed Hen]

I am holding on to my beliefs at the moment if nothing else. My husband lost his job because of crazyinsane claims, and even though they were proven false it does nothing to give him his job back. Even though all of the accusers (all male, read no sexual content into this please) have now recanted their stories, and proven that many of them were in fact guilty of the charges they claim my husband did (also proven that this was an attempt for the 2nd in command to gain a promotion) it does us no good....
What happened to the days when they righteous were rewarded? Were there ever those days?

I'd like to think so, but human nature doesn't change that much, so maybe not.
What field is he in? Maybe someone here knows someone that can help him find work. Think of your cup half full. I've been in a similar situation and I carried a lot of anger around for a long time. I was so hurt because I had been nothing but a loyal, hard working employee. I realize now that I can't let messed up people mess up my life or my attitude towards life. Something wonderful will come your way. You'll look back on this time and realize it was the best thing to happen to you. It doesn't feel like it now, I know. Trust me, you'll be stronger for it.

 

[opticalqueen]

Four week old chick was attacked by her momma hen. She pecked the chick to a pulp, even tore a huge hole on top of her head. I have doctored and medicated the chick, took the rest of the babies away and into a separate cage. The injured chick is drinking, eating and standing on her own. What else can i do? why would the momma turn on the baby?

 

[Knock Kneed Hen]

Four week old chick was attacked by her momma hen. She pecked the chick to a pulp, even tore a huge hole on top of her head. I have doctored and medicated the chick, took the rest of the babies away and into a separate cage. The injured chick is drinking, eating and standing on her own. What else can i do? why would the momma turn on the baby?

Ugh!! This is always so horrible to find! Some birds just don't recognize their young. They don't have the instinct that kicks in like others do.
You were wise to remove all the chicks. You can clean the wound with a betadine solution. If you don't have that use 10% hydrogen peroxide in water. Let it dry thoroughly. Apply a triple antibiotic ointment (with no pain killer) to the wound with a Q-tip so that you're using something somewhat sterile. Re-apply the triple antibiotic ointment three times a day. It's not necessary to clean the wound each time, in fact, you don't want to do that. Keep the chick warm, add electrolytes with vitamins to it's water if you have them. Give the chick a stuffed animal to cuddle against since it's by itself. Don't handle it any more than you have to. Keep it in a quiet part of the house. If it survives the shock after 24 hrs. that's a good sign.

 

[Nikkipar]

OMG how sad.... I am soooo sorry :<

 

[RHRanch]

FOR SALE:

Dickey Cabinet incubator with digital hygrometer and thermometer. 3 rack auto turner and separate hatching tray. Humidity kit, tank, float and sponges. Missing original water pan. Instructions and extra wafer included. Includes egg trays for incubating 180 eggs from bantam to turkey size. Also 1 quail tray. Works great, if you want to hatch a lot of eggs easily, this is for you. $375 to my BYC friends.

Cayuga Duck - male. FREE

Roosters:
Paint Silkie, Vaulted and good temperament. $75
Lavender Silkie, vaulted, good temp, from a major breeder. $50

Bantam Cochin Flock - Mille Fleur. 2 Roosters and 5 hens. $150 for all.

Swedish Flower hen Pair - will not separate! $70

 

[MissusC]

FOR SALE:

Dickey Cabinet incubator with digital hygrometer and thermometer. 3 rack auto turner and separate hatching tray. Humidity kit, tank, float and sponges. Missing original water pan. Instructions and extra wafer included. Includes egg trays for incubating 180 eggs from bantam to turkey size. Also 1 quail tray. Works great, if you want to hatch a lot of eggs easily, this is for you. $375 to my BYC friends.

I obviously do not use incubators, I read that as a Disney Cabinet Incubator.

 

[igotchickens]

bunches of free crates on craigslist, would maybe make good brooder boxes?

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/zip/3172555670.html

 

[perchie.girl]

bunches of free crates on craigslist, would maybe make good brooder boxes?

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/zip/3172555670.html

There is a bunch more there than brooder crates There are pallets big enough to store hay and Boxes big enough to make storage cabinets out of if set on end. Lots and lots of plywood built structures too. I am thinking of using a couple for Tunnel nests.

deb

 

[hemet dennis]

bunches of free crates on craigslist, would maybe make good brooder boxes?

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/zip/3172555670.html

wish it was closer to me.

 

[Aumlet]

Volunteer Days at WhiteMountains Ranch! We invite you to join us! Saturday August 11th we are asking for volunteers to come help us with relocating the ranch. Come help us and learn about farming in the process! Steve will be renting a large u-haul truck and will need "the guys" to help him load and move the garage and large furniture. I will be needing help moving pipe corral panels and setting up the goat, turkey and rabbit pens. We will provide yummy pizza and beer afterwards at Filippis Pizza in Jamul. Starting at 10 am and going to about 5 pm. Come join us and get some yummy pizza! Please RSVP and let me know if you will be able to join us.... Thank you!!!

I'll be there.