The Natural Chicken Keeping thread - OTs welcome!

[amenfarm]

Had to have this T-Shirt!

awesome t-shirt--where did you find this???

 

[Scott H]

There's a lady in Kauai that does chicken art and this was cheaper than her art! It's from one of her paintings tho.

 

[Scott H]

Here's vid on her.....

 

[heartsizedfarm]

Here's vid on her.....

What an absolutely charming artist! I love her wit and humour and outside of the box imagination! And the beach glass jewellery. Gorgeous. Thank you so much for the introduction.

 

[MrsHall28]

Quick random question:

I've heard so many different things about wing clipping. Does it hurt?? What's the best way to properly do it?? I only want to do it if it is safe and easy. I don't want my chickens flying over fences...

 

[aoxa]

Quick random question:

I've heard so many different things about wing clipping. Does it hurt?? What's the best way to properly do it?? I only want to do it if it is safe and easy. I don't want my chickens flying over fences...

It does not hurt. Feathers are like hair.

 

[armorfirelady]

Quick random question:

I've heard so many different things about wing clipping. Does it hurt?? What's the best way to properly do it?? I only want to do it if it is safe and easy. I don't want my chickens flying over fences...

Like Aoxa said it doesn't hurt. I've pulled out broken foot feathers and the hen did not complain at all. I think if it hurt they wouldn't preen & pull out feathers when they molt

 

[MrsHall28]

Thanks for the replies!! Sorry if that was a dumb question lol. I've never dealt with a chicken in my life and I want to at least try and get everything right the first time.

 

[heartsizedfarm]

Thanks for the replies!! Sorry if that was a dumb question lol. I've never dealt with a chicken in my life and I want to at least try and get everything right the first time.

No such thing as dumb questions. That's because questioning is the most intelligent thing a person can do!

 

[armorfirelady]

Thanks for the replies!! Sorry if that was a dumb question lol. I've never dealt with a chicken in my life and I want to at least try and get everything right the first time.

Not a dumb question at all