Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

[Molpet]

It just doesn't seem to have registered with my elder sister and husband that if one feels unwell, even if one thinks it's just a cold or a touch of flu, one doesn't go off visiting the family. I

One would think after over 3 years it would be second nature.

 

[TropicalChickies]

for our friends from the USA, that's a goalkeeper in a game of football, like so

For our friends from the USA, this game is called soccer. And this is a football.

 

[MrsNorthie]

For our friends from the USA, this game is called soccer. And this is a football.

I am from the USA and the "S-Word" is banned in my house. LOL Unless of course, the Hubby is being sarcastic.. hearing his cockney arse fake a Southern USA accent to say "Sock-errrrr" makes me giggle. I called it football or footie before I met him though. LOL

 

[Perris]

For our friends from the USA, this game is called soccer. And this is a football.

and that is American exceptionalism . The rest of the world calls that rugby-shaped ball an American football, and the round one that is kicked with a foot, football

 

[Perris]

All things considered (arriving early, ill etc.) it sounds like your sister's visit was extremely trying Shad I hope it doesn't end up wrecking your eldest's birthday celebrations too.

It is possible that he may never be able to rejoin the rest and this is something that needs to be tested as soon as possible.

As soon as possible was breakfast. Offered Chirk his breakfast outside the pen this am, before opening the other coops. He ventured out cautiously, ate well, then moved in increasing circles around the lawn and up to the feeding station. So then I put out the food bowls and released the rest of the flock (bar Pa and her tiny chicks). Hens arrived first there (of course!) and Chirk was doing his tidbitting, just like old times, then the 3 roos arrived, and he moved carefully away and towards me when he was at risk of being caught in a pincer movement between K and Ff. K went for him, and tumbled him head over heals; I intervened (verbal only required) as C went round the back of the trampoline, and when I lifted the net there for him, he went straight in and hid in the bin. I think that was an entirely natural response, and that altogether it shows he is not fearful per se and I need to try again this afternoon, when the 3 roos are dispersed. If they are going to work together and treat him as they would a predator, however, it is not going to work. He'll need a new home where he's the only roo, or confinement for the rest of his days.

 

[ManueB]

It's a simple concept, yet I meet soooo many people who either never heard of it or don't care

One would think after over 3 years it would be second nature.

People here don't take care anymore precisely because of those three years. They got sick of it and sort of unconsciously decided it's over and anyone mentioning COVID is trying to take control of their lives, even those who used to be careful.
(I wish the no kissing to say hello, mask wearing when feeling sick and hand washing or sanitizing had endured, totally regardless of what people believe about COVID, just seems like the sensible way to do things to me.)

I’m sorry Shad, I hope you got through it, and that you're not too upset about the situation.
Family... .

As soon as possible was breakfast. Offered Chirk his breakfast outside the pen this am, before opening the other coops. He ventured out cautiously, ate well, then moved in increasing circles around the lawn and up to the feeding station. So then I put out the food bowls and released the rest of the flock (bar Pa and her tiny chicks). Hens arrived first there (of course!) and Chirk was doing his tidbitting, just like old times, then the 3 roos arrived, and he moved carefully away and towards me when he was at risk of being caught in a pincer movement between K and Ff. K went for him, and tumbled him head over heals; I intervened (verbal only required) as C went round the back of the trampoline, and when I lifted the net there for him, he went straight in and hid in the bin. I think that was an entirely natural response, and that altogether it shows he is not fearful per se and I need to try again this afternoon, when the 3 roos are dispersed. If they are going to work together and treat him as they would a predator, however, it is not going to work. He'll need a new home where he's the only roo, or confinement for the rest of his days.

It's reassuring that he looked to you for protection and went back to his bin, and didn't try to slip away in some unattainable bushes.
But I agree with you that he will likely not ever be able to face the three roosters together. The best thing for him would be that they will realise he is too weak to be a threat and ignore him ?

COVID tax : last picture yesterday of my two cockerels together. Petit Blanc was re-homed yesterday, at nearly four months old. I can't help being sad to see him gone, and worry that all will go well for him. He’s gone to our neighbours so we’ll have news and hopefully hear him crowing, when he feels safe enough to do so.

Edit : my partner saw my neighbour, she said Petit Blanc is doing great, crowing this morning and showing off how pretty he is to her hens .

 

[L-plate chicken mum]

and that is American exceptionalism . The rest of the world calls that rugby-shaped ball an American football, and the round one that is kicked with a foot, football

Indeed, this is a football ️ as is this. This is a rugby ball and this is an American fusion of the two. In the rest of the world and sometimes,I believe, in the USA it’s called gridiron

 

[no fly zone]

Speaking of football, my Miami Dolphins are now 2-0.

 

[Perris]

Speaking of football, my Miami Dolphins are now 2-0.

With respect, one of the world's best footballers plays in that town now. He's called Lionel Messi and he plays for Inter Miami
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Messi

 

[RoyalChick]

And here is Bernie, who some of you may remember was unable to walk at three weeks old, showing off her Footie moves.