Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

[fluffycrow]

You know what? Even though none of my males were active in their role, I think I can see similar things. More mild, but present

 

[TropicalChickies]

would it?
In any case, other things against the creeper (short-legged) gene are that it's dominant, and lethal when homozygous.

@Perris, when you have a moment, I have a few questions about this. I haven't done a Punnet Square since high school and certainly don't want to encourage a situation where this gene could be expressed homozygously.

Patucha has three offspring. She is the short-legged hen.

They were fathered by a cockerel (Paco, deceased) who had long/normal legs

Of Patucha's three offspring, only one (Tobias) has short legs.

So if Tobias fathers chicks with a long-legged hen who does not carry the short legged gene, there is only a 1 in 4 chance the offspring would express with short legs?

I know I'm probably oversimplifying. I'm trying to do some research. Any light you could shed for me would be appreciated.

Edited to say I just learned the trait is autosomal, so 2 of 4 offspring would inherit the trait if one parent has the Cp gene.

 

[fuzzi]

Tax. Lucio vs. Eagles

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Yesterday evening, there was a pair of eagles surveying the ground from a tall palm tree. All the chickens took cover. It was close to roosting time and Tina needs to cross a short distance of open area to take her chicks to her coop. She crouched over them and wouldn't let them move.

Lucio went out into the open area, stared at the eagles and did what I can only describe as a warpath dance.

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The eagles stayed put. They had seen the chicks evidently and were going to wait.

So my partner and I decided to help Lucio out. We each went to another spot on the open area and "flapped our wings" and imitated Lucio's posturing.

Tobias, the lead junior cockerel did the same, but staying closer to his tribes coop.

The eagles decided that four roosters was too many and flew away. Tina quickly ushered her chicks home for the night.

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"Good job, Food Lady. Now, make sure you get a pic of my good side"

Great story!

 

[Perris]

autosomal, so 2 of 4 offspring would inherit the trait if one parent has the Cp gene.

that's my understanding - and all as probabilities of course

 

[GregnLety]

Litter mate syndrome is real, be really careful with that

I have 2 sets of litter mates. And they get along better than a lot of human litter mates.

 

[fluffycrow]

I have 2 sets of litter mates. And they get along better than a lot of human litter mates.

My family did as well. In fact, they got along so well that whenever they needed to be separated they screamed, were anxious, tried to open anything that kept them apart. Raising litter mates doesn't mean they're going to turn on eachother. It also doesn't mean that it's not doable. But getting two dogs from the same litter, not properly socialising them, doing the work with each dog alone, in other words having the dogs stick together all day long will most lively end up in heartbreak. Sighthounds (and similar breeds I'd imagine) are an exception, for the most part, but you still have to work them separately

 

[GregnLety]

My family did as well. In fact, they got along so well that whenever they needed to be separated they screamed, were anxious, tried to open anything that kept them apart. Raising litter mates doesn't mean they're going to turn on eachother. It also doesn't mean that it's not doable. But getting two dogs from the same litter, not properly socialising them, doing the work with each dog alone, in other words having the dogs stick together all day long will most lively end up in heartbreak. Sighthounds (and similar breeds I'd imagine) are an exception, for the most part, but you still have to work them separately

They have lots of other dogs to play with so they're not completely dependent upon each other so I think that helps.

 

[Ladies-Eight]

Cinnamon in small dose is good for the chickens ( see study mentioned in this post ) and I doubt the chickens would eat enough to cause themselves harm. I would not say the same for cats.

I cannot get the post to open regarding the study on Cinnamon.

Could you post it again?

 

[fluffycrow]

They have lots of other dogs to play with so they're not completely dependent upon each other so I think that helps.

Probably, although I'm not an expert. All I know is there is a reason this phenomenon got a name, and it is because it does happen. People take it to extremes too, I've seen many people scream and shout at the sound of "I'm getting litter mates". It's just something to be aware, and manage

 

[Ladies-Eight]

When I get stung by fire ants I put a baking soda and water paste wherever I was stung. It not only seems to help the burning, but also seems to reduce my body's reaction. I believe it is because the stings are acidic, and sodium bicarbonate is alkaline, thus neutralizing the sting. I have no scientific studies to prove it, but it works for me.

Your statement sounds good as that is how the sodium bicarbonate affects poison ivy.

I'm very allergic to poison ivy and would have it on both legs arms and face.

Boric acid works good on the face.