She said/He said Who's right? Who's wrong? No one!

[lazy gardener]

I'd allow her as much mobility as she's capable of. Whole new set of problems when you immobilize an animal.

 

[WalnutHill]

I hope he can tame that devil... lol Sounds like a good kid.

I thought those looked a little older than 3 weeks, but I couldn't remember exactly what you said. The guy that I bought my silkies and extra comets from had some Ams that looked like your black ones, but he said they were mean, so I went with the silkies. I doubt they were very good blood lines, but now kinda wish I had considered them. They are gorgeous. But the comets have turned into very nice birds! (the silkies are still dumb and not very friendly lol)



Good info. Thank you. I will definitely spend some time figuring some things out this evening. If I can get her wrapped up, should I suspend her with her feet barely on the floor (like in a sling chair, etc), or just let her try to move about on her own?

The body sling would not suspend the bird, simply suspend the leg into a very slightly flexed position. The sock would serve as an attachment point for slinging the leg, using a bit of the sock itself as the sling. I will try to sketch it if this isn't clear...

 

[FridayYet]

Thanks. I'm very excited. I don't regret selling the Polish at all, and the kid that bought them loves them. Being able to just flip the money to get the Ameraucanas was great, but after finding out who Paul Smith is, I'm really excited. This is going to be the best blood I have ever started with. I've already jumped into the biggest Ameraucana thread I could find so that I can learn from the experts

Nice Ameraucanas SC! My Wheatens are from Paul Smith lines too, so I'm excited to see how they grow out.

 

[scflock]

Nice Ameraucanas SC! My Wheatens are from Paul Smith lines too, so I'm excited to see how they grow out.

I was debating BBS or Wheaten. The wheatens are beautiful! Do you have any pics?
Edited for stupid spellcheck

 

[WVduckchick]

I'd allow her as much mobility as she's capable of.  Whole new set of problems when you immobilize an animal.

Yes she did not like being immobilized!

The body sling would not suspend the bird, simply suspend the leg into a very slightly flexed position.  The sock would serve as an attachment point for slinging the leg, using a bit of the sock itself as the sling.  I will try to sketch it if this isn't clear...

Ok, that is making more sense. My mind is a bit flustered today, crazy work stuff going on, but I'm concerned about my baby and want to figure something out. A sketch would be great, if its not asking too much...

 

[FridayYet]

I was debating BBS or Wheaten. The wheat end are beautiful! Do you have any pics?

They are only 3.5 weeks and pretty ugly right now. Will post pics after work.

 

[WalnutHill]

I am looking forward to seeing young Wheaten Ameraucana as well. I have a wheaten colored mix that looks Ameraucana (though I know the lines are very dilute).

 

[scflock]

They are only 3.5 weeks and pretty ugly right now. Will post pics after work.

They are all ugly at that age
The thing I am finding is that when I keep posting pics, I end up having plenty of progression pics for myself.
I'm feeling better and better about my chicks. After the big letdown on the BCM thread, people on the Am thread love these

 

[silkiecuddles]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/579323/2-headed-chicken

Lurking right now, because nothing is happening on my subscriptions. Oh, that's a two headed chicken, btw^

 

[caesargirl]

Yes she did not like being immobilized!
Ok, that is making more sense. My mind is a bit flustered today, crazy work stuff going on, but I'm concerned about my baby and want to figure something out. A sketch would be great, if its not asking too much...

There's a tiny chicken one somewhere here, but I can't find the thread. Looks like this, just really little!