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[Hinotori]

Thanks! I was actually perusing the wing-clipping article this morning. My girls would fly clean out of the brooder each time I lifted the lid. Not far, usually just to the rim. But far enough to have me concerned. Luckily, they are very tame and take a hand to sit on over anything else. Except Dorothy. She's the rebel. But usually calms once she's got a firm grip.

Remember you only do one wing so the lift is different. I have to keep explaining to Mom that that is why she has such issues with her parrot. Mom does both wings ans Isabel still can make it from her cage to the kitchen, it just takes her more effort.

The bird got outside once and spent a day and a half with my parents searching for her. Neighbor found her in a tree huddled. She couldn't figure out how to fly down to Mom when she was called and just kept crying for her. Mom had to go up a ladder and Isabel latched on to her like a leach. Now the bird is a bit paranoid of the outside, thankfully. I think the blue jays attacking her did that.

 

[csridgway115]

Remember you only do one wing so the lift is different. I have to keep explaining to Mom that that is why she has such issues with her parrot. Mom does both wings ans Isabel still can make it from her cage to the kitchen, it just takes her more effort.

The bird got outside once and spent a day and a half with my parents searching for her. Neighbor found her in a tree huddled. She couldn't figure out how to fly down to Mom when she was called and just kept crying for her. Mom had to go up a ladder and Isabel latched on to her like a leach. Now the bird is a bit paranoid of the outside, thankfully. I think the blue jays attacking her did that.

Good advice! I'll remember it once I let them start ranging. Thank you.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Good advice! I'll remember it once I let them start ranging. Thank you.

they may all of a sudden hate you also Just before they lay then they settle down and start squatting for you

 

[csridgway115]

If any of you are tractor coop folks, how often do you move it from one place to the other?

 

[Leigti]

If any of you are tractor coop folks, how often do you move it from one place to the other?

I’m not sure but it doesn’t take them long to totally destroy a spot. So I would move it before they’ve taken it down to bear earth that’s for sure somebody with the tractor coop will come along soon I’ll let you know.

 

[Leigti]

Here’s an update on my newest little Chickies. They are in their awkward buzzard looking stage right now.

 

[Leigti]

OK, let’s try this again without hitting send too early

Gibbs Barred rock

Abby Easter Egger

Ducky Golden sex link

McGee Road Island red ??

Ziva Easter Egger

Well, is my theme for this group obvious enough?

 

[csridgway115]

I’m not sure but it doesn’t take them long to totally destroy a spot. So I would move it before they’ve taken it down to bear earth that’s for sure somebody with the tractor coop will come along soon I’ll let you know.

Thanks. I figured as much, but was curious if there was a rule-of-thumb.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Okay my best guess is two cockerel Gibbs Barred rock and possibly Ziva Easter Egger
could be wrong do not know it is gospel

 

[csridgway115]

Well, is my theme for this group obvious enough?[/QUOTE]

Purdy birdies. I would love to do an Easter-egger next year! Gotta learn the basics first though. I put in one of those little snack cages for mine today. They are loving the sunflower seed cake . Also introduced them to my two teacup Chihuahuas. One of my dogs was scared to death if the chickens, the other was pretty good. Got to smell each one up close . I'm dying for the chickens to get older. I'd like to see how a three pound dog handles four heavy birds. Lol.