Shadrach's Ex Battery and Rescued chickens thread.

[Perris]

dense bush growth, it takes time

I appreciate that, but temporary constructions or clutter don't; a couple of pallets set to make a tent for example. There might be something suitable at the field if other users are less than fastidious about clearing up. You recently said several times that the girls didn't want to go out and he just dashed about on his own. Maybe he's got the vibe from them that the field's not safe.

There is also the issue of numbers. Even when all 3 of them are out, that's not many eyes on lookout, especially if they really want to focus on forage; that's where you can come in handy for them, but it's probably less reassuring for him than the numbers of roos on lookout he's grown up with. You mentioned an intention to get more hens; how's that coming along? It might help.

 

[kattabelly]

but the ground is still sodden

Part of the reason (besides the giant rats and the fact the whole site is a midden) I only started letting the chicks out into gen-pop yesterday, at 1½ weeks old, was that the mud had only just dried up enough to be safe for them. This time last week would've ended something like that scene in the Neverending Story with the horse in the swamp.

All the forecasts say today's to be dry here but I think that wet, smirry sma rain just doesn't show up on the rain radar

I appreciate that, but temporary constructions or clutter don't

I was just thinking recently that this might be a good topic for an article. I don't remember seeing a good one, though I've not had that good a look. Clutter, yes (might've been a thread rather than an article) - but not shelters from the weather and perceived threats, specifically.

 

[Perris]

I was just thinking recently that this might be a good topic for an article.

why don't you write one? There aren't many entries in the current compo, so maybe a good time to make an offering?

 

[Perris]

some may find this interesting
https://8point9.com/regenerative-vets-are-helping-farmers-move-away-from-crisis-management/
My approach to chicken-keeping is similar.

 

[Shadrach]

Obvious. Elder woman are much wiser than young men. Of course Silph and Mow are not confident with this young cockerel you gave them. He should be glad if they want him for offspring upcoming spring.

You've been had over by some feminist propaganda it seems.

 

[Shadrach]

You mentioned an intention to get more hens; how's that coming along? It might help.

I'm waiting for Mow and Sylph to finish their moult. It's only then I can get a better picture of what's going on.

 

[Mother of Chaos]

some may find this interesting
https://8point9.com/regenerative-vets-are-helping-farmers-move-away-from-crisis-management/
My approach to chicken-keeping is similar.

This pairs up with what I found among farmers themselves while writing up a presentation about regen farming itself: many of the younger ones are on board with it, and various older farmers are beginning to tilt that way. (Sorry, not completely awake yet)

"talk to ffinlo Costain" How is this person's first name pronounced without sounding as if stuttering? And apparently there isn't a way to capitalize ff?
Signed, Puzzled

 

[kattabelly]

why don't you write one? There aren't many entries in the current compo, so maybe a good time to make an offering?

I might do. I'd like to include things other people have done (with their permission obvs), so I'd have to check if that's allowed.

Probably won't be in time for the current comp though. I already have loads of things to do and watching chick TV is taking up far too much of my time.

 

[Mother of Chaos]

I might do. I'd like to include things other people have done (with their permission obvs), so I'd have to check if that's allowed.

Probably won't be in time for the current comp though. I already have loads of things to do and watching chick TV is taking up far too much of my time.

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That's a nice little obstacle course right there, complete with a Pit of Despair!

 

[BDutch]

You've been had over by some feminist propaganda it seems.

No. This is ancient knowledge. Ever wondered why most woman choose an older man as husband even before the word feminist got into our vocabulary. ?
20 yo boys/men often behave very irresponsible. While most girls/woman think ahead more, and don’t get into trouble (jail) as much as boys/men.

And since we humans are sort of related to chickens, this probably applies for Glais, and your hens too.