The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!

[Melabella]

OMG too funny

They remind me of when I used to commute to NYC every day for a bit. Looks like the sea of humanity getting off the LIRailRoad, and competing to get to the escalator first.

 

[ocap]

I love silver pencil birds of any variety..they are beautiful if you find a good breeder. I have a SP Cross and he is going to be dinner soon..My DH is going to be sad. He is growing into a really nice male, but, I have my RIR and that is what they are for.

5 silver penciled wyandottes from Mr Urch

 

[aoxa]

Well here is the picture of the remains of our barn. I want to document before and after. Some people asked to see the damage. My FIL actually took pictures DURING the fire, but it is really horrific. I can post if anyone cares to see that, but anyway..

I have to say the AKC really creates their kennels very well. It's the only thing that can possibly be salvaged.

 

[delisha]

Quote: Wonderful stock..we need pictures

 

[armorfirelady]

I found a really comprehensive list of natural remedies and preventative measures for various chicken health issues. Learned some new tricks for scaly mites and for featherpicking. It was interesting to see how many remedies that have been suggested on this thread are also notied in this list - a woman compiled it from a variety of sources, which she lists, including old poultry manuals, current university ag depts, and a group of organic chicken growers.


http://www.kingbirdfarm.com/Layerhealthcompendium.pdf


Now, I'm off to check out some of the many websites she lists in resources in the back.
Enjoy!

Thank you for posting this. I did a lot of copying & pasting so I could print out what I needed & add it to my chicken binder for future reference

 

[armorfirelady]

Speaking of pigs... OFF TOPIC VIDEO OF THE DAY......

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10151450711230733

OMG way to funny......thanks for posting it so I got a much needed laugh today

 

[delisha]

Well here is the picture of the remains of our barn. I want to document before and after. Some people asked to see the damage. My FIL actually took pictures DURING the fire, but it is really horrific. I can post if anyone cares to see that, but anyway..

I have to say the AKC really creates their kennels very well. It's the only thing that can possibly be salvaged.

Hugs,,I did not..I don't think I was ready to see this..sort of a gut wrenching sickness, but I am glad you posted it, now it is a reality. I unplugged everything after your devastation and looked at every cord. I wrapped each one with electrical tape on end joints for extra protection. I double checked any parts that were on the ground and re wrapped every thing with zip ties. I unplugged my waters that I had placed indoors, that I normally never put indoors and I will just have to haul water for the baby's. The adults will have to go back to drinking water outdoors.

I personally do not want to see more but, understand if others do. I think you should post them when you are ready, not because others want to see it Justine.

 

[countrygirl74]

Quote: x2! If it is a part of your healing process and it helps to share, please do. If it makes it more difficult for you to share them, then don't. Do everything in your timing and according to your emotions.

 

[Noncentzter]

Quote:
X3!!

 

[aoxa]

Hugs,,I did not..I don't think I was ready to see this..sort of a gut wrenching sickness, but I am glad you posted it, now it is a reality. I unplugged everything after your devastation and looked at every cord. I wrapped each one with electrical tape on end joints for extra protection. I double checked any parts that were on the ground and re wrapped every thing with zip ties. I unplugged my waters that I had placed indoors, that I normally never put indoors and I will just have to haul water for the baby's. The adults will have to go back to drinking water outdoors.

I personally do not want to see more but, understand if others do. I think you should post them when you are ready, not because others want to see it Justine.

It's one of those things.. It's so hard to see, but it opens the eyes of others. Makes it real. If I can save a few of you from what I had to go through, I have accomplished something...

Remember that dust in the outlets themselves is also very dangerous. If there is a way you can blow the dust out - do so. I have posted the image in a spoiler thing.. don't click if you don't want to see. I don't want to disturb anyone. You can see how I had no chance of saving any of them.

x2! If it is a part of your healing process and it helps to share, please do. If it makes it more difficult for you to share them, then don't. Do everything in your timing and according to your emotions.