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[broodytood]

This is a tough Q for me to ask so please be gentle.
I just caught my dog in the bantie run with one of my bantie cockerels in his mouth and it was freshly killed. It was my fault. I had company come over unexpectedly and I forgot that I left the teenagers out in the run which I never do if the dogs are loose. These are bird dogs, springer and lab x springer. It is their nature: This I fully understand.
I reprimanded him severely and taped the dead bird to his neck where he can't get at it. I have heard this is what some people do with success. He is now kenneled away from every dog and person which he hates. He considers me the alpha male and knows I am very unhappy with him right now.
I know I should have never put him in that position. I don't know if you can ever safely trust a bird dog around birds.
Just wondered if anyone has trained with success and what methods worked for them.

 

[4cats3kids1hubby2many]

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It could be any number of things, but soil removal is usually for arsenic and copper compounds, both of which were used in old orchards.

I miss the Washington Farmer (later the Washington Farmer and Stockman): they covered things like that. I haven't seen any coverage in the Grange News nor the Farm Bureau mag.

These are old-old orchard grounds. I am not sure how old the school is, but it has been there a very long time.. Not something that is recent. I do believe it was for the arsenic, though.

 

[4cats3kids1hubby2many]

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I just wanted to speak up to be a voice for you. I have heard of this method - but have no clue if it works. I am sure others will comment. I am so sorry for the loss of your bird and the "innocence" of your pup. My dogs are not bird dogs - just mutts and I do not trust them 100% around my birds. Bird dogs are bred for it....so I just dunno. I am sorry.

Don't beat yourself up .... accidents do happen.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

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Thank you???

Just remember....... I may be vertically challenged but..... my attitude is not!!!!!

So are ya saying ya got an extree large dose of small dog syndrome !!! ??

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Broody sorry for your loss. It sounds like you have a good grip on the situation And that it was not just you or just the dog that may have made an error.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

OK finally caught up. Today I spent the day building a ramp at Michelle's. I also got a weeee bit too much sun on my pale hyde and it is now a nice shade of red and has a nice sting to it. Sleeping tonight should be funn.
Sounds like Michelle can come home when we have the ramp done ( which should be tomorrow) And when she can get in and out of bed with out help.

 

[hallerlake]

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One thing you might try- especially if your birds are free ranging- is cut the amount of protein you're feeding a little bit; nitrogen and potassium interfere with calcium metabolism. Adding a magnesium source (food quality dolomite lime) may also aid in calcification. I've gotten the same advice whether dealing with puppies, lizards, cattle or humans: the chemical pathways are the same.

Vitamin C and Vitamin D also help with the absorbtion of calcium. Someone on the forums posted several weeks ago that they got a vit D supplement at the feedstore and it greatly helped.

Here are some other sources of calcium

1. Spinach & Swiss Chard
2. Salmon & Sardines (canned with bones)
3. Mustard, Collard, Kale & Turnip greens
4. Shellfish
5. Blackstrap molasses (can cause runny stools)
6. Corn Tortillas
7. Yogurt
8. Mozzarella & Cheddar cheese
9. Milk, Buttermilk (goat's milk and cow's milk)
10. Basil, thyme, dill seed, cinnamon, and peppermint leaves
11. Romaine lettuce
12. Rhubarb
13. Almonds, Peanuts & Brazil Nuts
14. Black Beans, Dried Beans (Cooked)
15. Sesame seeds
16. Fennel
17. Cabbage, Bok Choy, & Chinese cabbage
18. Summer squash
19. Green beans
20. Garlic
21. Tofu & Soybeans
22. Brussel sprouts & Broccoli
23. Oranges (Some people do not feed citrus to chickens)
24. Asparagus & Okra
25. Crimini mushrooms
26. Foods Fortified with Calcium: Some Orange Juice, Breads, & Cereals

Them's some well treated chickens,

 

[jbear]

I want to meet up at the farmstand in Leavenworth too!!

Teresa let me know what you guys figure out? Maybe we can swing by On our way home rei?

 

[broodytood]

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Oh that's awesome!!! She is strong and determined! Bet she'll be home before they expect!
Sorry about your singeing! But I'm sure Michelle will be thankful that you sacrificed your body so she can get home!

 

[Chicken Rustler]

OK T HI Can Daffy dance like the Aflac duck.