The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!

[aoxa]

Sounds fair. I'm ok with freshly dead. Long dead not so much. I just use a shovel for those things.

This last summer my Burmese x brought me a long since dead rat. No panic attack but I did gag a few times. Totally nasty.

I am not okay with smells. I will gag.

She can't even touch them with shovels. haha

 

[Shan30]

Our friends found an injured rooster on the highway two days ago. Looks a bit like a bantam RIR but the pic she sent me was horrible quality.
She is super worried about it, called animal shelters, SPCA, vets, etc. She has four hens she got last summer and a roo I gave her once they tested clean and she totally loves animals. He's in with her flock right now. By description he either has very serious bumblefoot or a broken foot. I may go take a look for her tomorrow but I'm not sure what to tell her to do. I know what options I would consider but not sure I have the heart to lay it out for her.

 

[Shan30]

I am not okay with smells. I will gag. 

She can't even touch them with shovels. haha

Lol that's cute

 

[delisha]

Our friends found an injured rooster on the highway two days ago. Looks a bit like a bantam RIR but the pic she sent me was horrible quality.
She is super worried about it, called animal shelters, SPCA, vets, etc. She has four hens she got last summer and a roo I gave her once they tested clean and she totally loves animals. He's in with her flock right now. By description he either has very serious bumblefoot or a broken foot. I may go take a look for her tomorrow but I'm not sure what to tell her to do. I know what options I would consider but not sure I have the heart to lay it out for her.

does she know she risked her whole flock?
As her friend you do need to lay it all out for her. These are chickens ..not dogs and cats..it is a whole different ball game. Bringing home a wounded dog will not kill your dogs at home..but a chicken will....

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

I have a hen with a broken foot too. :/

 

[Leahs Mom]

There was recently a post about broken LEGS here...not sure about a FOOT...and not sure if the info there will help or not.

And...I agree with Delisha. You need to tell her what the risks are and then she can at least make an "informed" decision. If she chooses to do different than you and I would at least she makes that desision with all the information.


PLEASE PLEASE...
If you go over to look, wear clothing and shoes that you don't use around your flock. And change them and bathe yourself before you go back around your flock. An ounce of prevention...

 

[Shan30]

does she know she risked her whole flock?
As her friend you do need to lay it all out for her. These are chickens ..not dogs and cats..it is a whole different ball game. Bringing home a wounded dog will not kill your dogs at home..but a chicken will....

Yes all of my friends know how I feel about biosecurity and think I'm paranoid. They all think its pretty funny that I don't allow people with chickens around mine.

 

[Shan30]

There was recently a post about broken LEGS here...not sure about a FOOT...and not sure if the info there will help or not.

And...I agree with Delisha.  You need to tell her what the risks are and then she can at least make an "informed" decision.  If she chooses to do different than you and I would at least she makes that desision with all the information.


PLEASE PLEASE...
If you go over to look, wear clothing and shoes that you don't use around your flock.  And change them and bathe yourself before you go back around your flock.  An ounce of prevention...

Thank you so much for your concern! I am very aware of biosecurity and take it seriously.

Unfortunately we can't make everyone feel the same way. I would prefer to diagnose by picture if she can get me one. Not sure what I would have done if I were in her position but it would never have made it onto my property.

She has already made the decision to risk her flocks health. I am more disliking the idea of telling her that if his foot was broken it has already begun to heal possibly in the wrong position and if it that swollen there may be infection etc. With only 4 hens she cannot keep two roosters and the likelyhood of finding a home for him is pretty much nil. Leaving (IMHO) only one option...

 

[TeaChick]

Emailed this to my kids--said I wanted this for Mother's Day. My DD told me she wasn't getting me anything chicken related for Mother's Day. DS is a carpenter in the National Guard. Easy Peesy children!! Mum will be happy!!

That's going on my wishlist too!!!!

Type in "Wyandotte" and see what spell checker comes up with.....

Wyandotte

I was in FL in June a long long time a go. I have had a September baby while in the midwest. I lived in the AC both times. But having a baby in the summer has advantages. No tiny coats needed to go get groceries, outfits are optional in some settings as cute diapers are enough, and most times people are too hot to stop the mom in the parking lot for a peak at the baby.

All true!!!!!

 

[CourtsCacklers]

Mine broker her foot (toe) several months back....it healed but she isn't as strong on it on the roosting bars like she used to be...though she does always roost and still goes about her life. This is the one that the other girls have been picking on....it's a real bummer...today they pecked her foot open (did they just notice in the last couple months and decide to take her out?)-- so frustrating. I removed her and am prepared to allow her separate accommodations until spring/summer when I will try to reintegrate them when they can free range everyday--all day. If they can't get along- I will still figure something out with her for more permanent housing.... It is a real bummer....