Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

[Molpet]

My understanding is that the oil from the preen gland contains the precursors to vitamin D and those gets converted to vitamin D when exposed to the sun. The bird then ingests the vitamin D when they preen.
They can also make vitamin D in exposed skin (as we do) but there is only a little bit of that. I think unlike us their eyes can also make vitamin D.
I can probably dig up the reference to this, I came across it when researching vitamins in chickens because of Bernadette who I believe has a vitamin B2 issue.

I have read this too. The article I read was talking about parrots, vit d production and preening oil.

 

[RoyalChick]

I have read this too. The article I read was talking about parrots, vit d production and preening oil.

Yes. I think I read it is generic to birds who need vitamin D but don't have much exposed skin. I remember wondering why most mammals don't have the same issue as they are covered in fur - but I was on a mission about chicken vitamins so I didn't follow that lead!

 

[Shadrach]

I have had chickens at various points over a period of 30+ years, in several different locations, in several different styles of coops. My introductory post on BYC was at a time when I did not have chickens.

Some people like to take photos frequently, and some people do not. I am one of the ones who do not.

Also, even though this forum may have many people who are comfortable posting lots of pictures of their chickens, homes, family, etc, I am not comfortable posting that kind of stuff. I have posted some anecdotes of personal experiences at various points, usually years after it happened.

Saying "personal preference and lack of photos" was the most concise way I could think of to express all that.



You missed quite a few, although they are probably a small percent of my total posts.
Examples:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ve-not-necessary.1508646/page-5#post-25389346
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/keeping-chickens-warm.1443573/page-3#post-23965845
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/tractor-coop-in-the-winter.1367636/#post-22745403
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...terizing-my-coop.1416278/page-2#post-23265262
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/broody-hen-advice.1519979/page-6#post-25608416
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/meat-breeds-for-legs.1501390/page-2#post-25114215
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...to-roofless-run.1423877/page-31#post-23463797
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/bonus-mystery-chicks.1507165/page-2#post-25283074
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...o-existing-flock.1504955/page-4#post-25235859
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...-very-long-term.1433421/page-63#post-25331277
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/2021-chick-order.1448090/page-71#post-25248157
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/how-do-you-name-your-chickens.1382457/page-4#post-22709353
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...hickens-thread.1502267/page-628#post-25812839
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ad-hatchery-vs-breeder.1529021/#post-25773599



That does make sense, and I agree about the problems of re-posting wrong information. I generally try to be clear about whether I am making a guess, or repeating what other people have said, or I explain why I say something so people can check my logic, or I give sources for what I say. I recognize the value of personal experience, and some of what I say is based on that, but that is the easiest thing to fake online so I try to only give that when it seems especially relevant. There have been a few times in the past when I got very irritated by someone who basically said "I'm an expert, so you should take my word for it." I try not to do that to people.


I agree, and if I ever have a question where a picture will provide useful information, I will then go take a picture and post it. So far I have not had such a question. (I use the search function instead of posting a new thread about something that has been answered many times before, and I have never yet had a chicken problem that needed more specific help than I could find that way.)


Those are all good reasons, but I am still not willing to post photos.
If you prefer that I refrain from posting anything else in this thread, I can do that. (Your thread, your rules. Just tell me if that's what you want.)

Thank you for taking the trouble to explain.
If you should still feel like contributing please feel free.

 

[Shadrach]

Hang on…I live in New Zealand and from the times you all have been posting, I’m guessing that most of you live in the northern hemisphere…am I right?

Lucky you. Lovely country.

 

[Shadrach]

That's dedication.
I don't get the use of the last tool, this is what we use to make wood poles by cutting away all the small branches from a bigger straight branch. Wouldn't something like a Japanese saw be more efficient ? ( I hope it's the right translation ).

I'm using instead of a plane mostly for shaping a chamfer and removing high spots. It's razor sharp (as I can attest to having recently cut myself on it getting it out of my rucksack )
I used it a lot on the lamps I make. It has the advantage of not pushing dust back into the wood grain.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/shadrachs-lamps.1272460/

 

[Shadrach]

Hi Shad. Just popping in. Love the coop you’re building. Not much to report here except I have a corneal abrasion from Lucky pecking me in the eye. I also took this the other day with your thread in mind… chickens practicing their chicken skills.

Hello Michelle. Thay look like they are enjoying life.

 

[Perris]

I hope to get the coop base supports on and the lot painted tomorrow.

I hope you're getting better weather than we are then, because it's been drizzling here all day so far

not to mention all the help I'm getting right down to having my saw hand stood on while trying to make a cut!

with help that like, you may be better off without it!

 

[Shadrach]

I enjoy your advice though I don't always agree, but I'm not the one who gets to behead people on this thread.

It's a dirty job but someone has to do it.

 

[Shadrach]

Cuteness tax. Remember the evil step father ? He came over yesterday to see them and tried to convince us they were baby ducks.View attachment 3141757View attachment 3141759

Is he serious?

 

[Shadrach]

Wait… THIS is the video I meant for Shad’s thread.

It's getting a bit like that at the allotments. The Ex Battery hens are an awfully curious and freindly lot.