Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

[Shadrach]

Last batch.

Love this. Fast asleep.

A slightly sulky Fret.

Another one asleep in a hole.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Great Photos Shadrach .. The coop has to be good and solid then from looks of it.

 

[townchicks]

Well, I have made the difficult decision to have this scissor beak chick euthanized. I thought the mash was working, but despite her enthusiasticly pecking at it, she's not actually getting any down.

So sorry to hear this. Sounds like the right choice.

 

[townchicks]

I gave my first public talk on chicken keeping this week. Eleven people which was apparently a good turnout. I'm going to be doing another at my elder sisters group in June.
I did okay. Lots of questions at the end.

Good for you! The new coop looks good too.

 

[Sequel]

I gave my first public talk on chicken keeping this week. Eleven people which was apparently a good turnout. I'm going to be doing another at my elder sisters group in June.
I did okay. Lots of questions at the end.

That’s exciting!

 

[MaryJanet]

I gave my first public talk on chicken keeping this week. Eleven people which was apparently a good turnout. I'm going to be doing another at my elder sisters group in June.
I did okay. Lots of questions at the end.

Congratulations Shad!

 

[MaryJanet]

I'm home at last.
This is the coop. It seems sturdy enough. I've rolled it around, dragged it, and upended it over and over to move it and nothings fallen off or broken yet.
We carried it to just outside the chicken coop run today. I'll get it through the allotment fence tomorrow on my own without much trouble. I may even get it through the coop run gate on my own tomorrow.View attachment 3128574View attachment 3128575View attachment 3128576

I'm slightly puzzled that delivery people don't bring things through to where they need to be. I'm used to heavy loads being placed exactly where I need them. I would've thought vendors would want to see their products delivered properly for higher ratings on review sites.

 

[MaryJanet]

Well, I have made the difficult decision to have this scissor beak chick euthanized. I thought the mash was working, but despite her enthusiasticly pecking at it, she's not actually getting any down.

it seems like the right decision.

 

[ManueB]

Well, I have made the difficult decision to have this scissor beak chick euthanized. I thought the mash was working, but despite her enthusiasticly pecking at it, she's not actually getting any down.

I am sorry and I think you tried all that could be done.

 

[ManueB]

Last batch.
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Love this. Fast asleep.
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A slightly sulky Fret.
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Another one asleep in a hole.
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That was a busy week . You must be a bit tired .
The coop looks really good, seems it will last long. I hope it's not too complicated now getting it inside the run. I am really curious to see how the chickens react! I hope they give you a well deserved round of applause.

What is it with the unwell hen's feather, is she just puffed up from being sick or does she have some kind of mites ?

In what context did you give that talk, was it with the allotments ? Congratulations and I hope you enjoyed it!