Texas

[mandaleigh1981]

This is what the cactus fruit looks like split and peeled.

 

[Jungleexplorer]

Here is a pic I took about 2 weeks ago, it was much prettier in real life. I am not as good of a picture taker as Jungleexplorer

That is an awesome picture. Looks like an angle flying through the sky. There are four main components to good picture taking; Good Equipment, Opportunity, a Good Eye and Time. When all of these things meet together is when you or anyone can get great pictures. The good eye of the photographer is only one element of the equation. So the job of a photographer, is to always make sure that they have the other three factors when they see the opportunity to take a good picture.

 

[RachaelS]

I put a light out there in their pen, and every evening I turn it on for about an hr, and then about an hr before dawn so they can catch the bugs that are attracted to the light. They love that!

That is a GREAT idea! I bet that would also help.

 

[Jungleexplorer]

What a wonderful idea. They are supposed to be very healthy with lots of antioxidants.

Oh, they are very good for you, but you can't drink too much. Let's just say they have a certain solidifying effect on the intestinal tract if you consume too much (if you know what I mean?).

 

[mandaleigh1981]

That is a GREAT idea! I bet that would also help.

I read it somewhere, and thought well DUH, why didn't I think of that! I used one of those clamp lights from TSC we had lying around with a 60 watt bulb. Worked like a charm! And it seems to calm the morning noisiness, since they are too busy chasing bugs.

 

[mandaleigh1981]

Oh, they are very good for you, but you can't drink too much. Let's just say they have a certain solidifying effect on the intestinal tract if you consume too much (if you know what I mean?).

LOL I bet!

 

[Jungleexplorer]

Hey Rachael. Take a look at the Blue Red Cubalaya I got from Zook. She is so happy now that she is roaming free. I hope she makes it.

 

[RachaelS]

Wow, I hope she makes it also. I really wish we lived closer, I bet she could teach my boys to be chickens. Have you had any luck on placing your other birds?

 

[uglychickens]

Hi. I am up by Noodle just north of you.  You looking for rare breeds?

YES! Mostly looking for any non bantam breed that can co-mingle with my rather large NN's ( 13lbs male!)

 

[Jungleexplorer]

Here is a pic of my mixed free range flock (not all of them, just the ones at the feeder). Show birds, mutts and culls all running free. Makes me want to sing:

"Born free, as free as the wind blows
As free as the grass grows
Born free to follow your heart

Live free and beauty surrounds you
The world still astounds you
Each time you look at a star

Stay free, where no walls divide you
You're free as the roaring tide
So there's no need to hide

Born free, and life is worth living
But only worth living
'Cause you're born free!"

Or at least until the hawks move in.