Surviving Minnesota!

[Tfred1399]

Is it possible that my 2 hens that I keep kicking out of nesting box aren't broody, but hiding from the rooster?

When I kick them out he immediately dances for them and then aggressively chases them around. Tonight I saw him grab one of them by the back of the head with his beak until she squealed something fierce and got away again. He does this every time I kick them out.

 

[Cebarmlds]

I was just out picking asparagus and I think poison ivy has invaded my patch
if I roast it would that kill any oils that may have gotten on it!? DH doesn't like asparagus so I cant use him as a test subject.

 

[Cebarmlds]

Is it possible that my 2 hens that I keep kicking out of nesting box aren't broody, but hiding from the rooster?

When I kick them out he immediately dances for them and then aggressively chases them around. Tonight I saw him grab one of them by the back of the head with his beak until she squealed something fierce and got away again. He does this every time I kick them out.

If you can pen him separately from the girls I would do that for a few days?

 

[bobbi-j]

I was just out picking asparagus and I think poison ivy has invaded my patch
if I roast it would that kill any oils that may have gotten on it!? DH doesn't like asparagus so I cant use him as a test subject.

I’m not sure I’d take the chance. I have read that even when you burn it, the oils in the smoke can cause a reaction.

 

[Cebarmlds]

I’m not sure I’d take the chance. I have read that even when you burn it, the oils in the smoke can cause a reaction.

You're right, I shouldn't have eaten it.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

You're right, I shouldn't have eaten it.

Did you wash it? The oils are *supposed* to disperse with water I think. . gosh I sure hope you don't have a reaction! That would be so horrible I can't even imagine. I am so allergic to that stuff I can't even look at it without getting it. You couldn't pay me to eat something that had been near it

 

[duluthralphie]

I was just out picking asparagus and I think poison ivy has invaded my patch
if I roast it would that kill any oils that may have gotten on it!? DH doesn't like asparagus so I cant use him as a test subject.

Judy likes asparagus, if you need a test subject. I can volunteer her.

 

[Cebarmlds]

Did you wash it? The oils are *supposed* to disperse with water I think. . gosh I sure hope you don't have a reaction! That would be so horrible I can't even imagine. I am so allergic to that stuff I can't even look at it without getting it. You couldn't pay me to eat something that had been near it

Yes I washed it in cold water. I love asparagus and couldn't just throw it out. it was probably stupid to eat it but so far I feel ok.

 

[Cebarmlds]

Doing a search I read that salt can be applied to asparagus beds and won't hurt it but will kill weeds. I just don't think anything will kill poison ivy.

 

[I Love Layers]

If you can pen him separately from the girls I would do that for a few days?

I would think that would make him worse since he would have no lady action.
With your low hen to cock ratio your cock is bound to be aggressive to the hens since there aren't as many to share the love