Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

[BigBlueHen53]

Had a dog run into the field today. I only just got to it in time. I had a few choice words for the owner.

Glad you were there to protect the chickens and (hopefully!) educate the dog's owner.

 

[ManueB]

I could, in theory at least. I'll do some research to find out what sort of roost spot I might be heading to. Following him through hedges, bramble patches, nettle beds, across ditches etc at dusk may not be so easy in practice

This was him standing in the drizzle this morning; he's lost some condition and he has a very pronounced limp when he thinks no-one's watching
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If you haven't already done it, maybe you can call the wild bird hospital to ask - here wild life centers often have procedures for people who find injured animals.

The English have never been much good at rioting.

While I am not sure that was exactly what we were taught Ned Ludd always appeared as some kind of hero for me as a teen.
How about the suffragettes ?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

How about the suffragettes

I learned recently (last week, I think, on CBS Sunday Morning) that they are no longer called that, as it's deemed sexist. The modern term is suffragists. Not all activists for women's equality were women.

 

[Perris]

I learned recently (last week, I think, on CBS Sunday Morning) that they are no longer called that, as it's deemed sexist. The modern term is suffragists. Not all activists for women's equality were women.

you can change the name for the present but not the past.

 

[Perris]

If you haven't already done it, maybe you can call the wild bird hospital to ask - here wild life centers often have procedures for people who find injured animals.

that's a good idea; I'll do that today

If you can get within three feet of the bird then I would try throwing a large bathtowel over it if you want to catch it.

Thanks for the tip; will do if catching is advised. As it is, I haven't seen him since I posted about him yesterday; he did not turn up for breakfast this morning

 

[Perris]

The weather people are forcasting a dry day tomorrow and possibly a few after that. We shall see. Hopefully I'll get some stuff in the ground.

Apparently Oct 22-March 24 we've endured the wettest 18 months on record - and records began in 1836
That confirms the reason for our new natural water feature.

 

[HiEverybirdy]

Poor Coed. I hope he's able to mend. If he's no longer well enough to come for breakfast, he'd be easy to catch, and you may be able to keep him from starving to death if he hasn't already.

Do you know of a bird dog who could help you flush or track him (gently)? Either way, he's hopefully enjoyed his time as an extraordinary honorary chicken as much as you've enjoyed having him and we've enjoyed seeing his pictures.

 

[Ladies-Eight]

Pheasants are ground roosting birds. But, their nests are very hard to find even if you manage to follow one to the general location. If you can get within three feet of the bird then I would try throwing a large bathtowel over it if you want to catch it.

You could use a net like they do for butterflies.

 

[Ladies-Eight]

Ex Batts good morning one and all!

Tea is ready.

Temperature is in the 70s with light rain.

Have a great day!

 

[no fly zone]

Update on the Pinecone & Laserbeak babies:

And this adorable little fluff ball hatched out of a Skeksis Jr egg yesterday: