Washingtonians

[FlyRobinFly]

Mom likens chickens to teenagers in high school. All cliquey and everything.

Watching mine I can fully understand why she thinks that.

I have always told people that chickens are the original Mean Girls.

 

[FlyRobinFly]

So because RonB sent me to an AWSOME vet, I did not have to put Barricade down today!!!! It does not mean that it wont happen, but he GAVE me the meds to try and see if it helps him. So here is hopeing.

Yay RonB, and I hope the meds help Barricade.

 

[Chubby Chicken]

My only complaint about this article is the person is not very realistic. The moving paddock thing is a great idea, but most cities have a minimum distance the run has to be from the house. Additionally People such as myselft try to keep my (street facing) front yard presentable so that it is not a boon to the neighbors or property value. Having dead patches or dragging a temporary coop around would most definately cause issues with my neighbors.

Dont get me wrong in a perfect world where I owned 5+ acres of land I would do this for sure. But I suspect for those of us who live on half acre or less this idea is just not possible. I think the author had good intentions with this article however it just feels like the author didnt think it all the way through, as well as taking the high road.

No it isn't realistic for city dwellers, unless you are willing to lobby for what you want. Most people don't buy real estate with chickens in mind. We are people that opted for land instead of a nice house. I often lust after a huge, beautiful house, on a perfect cul-de-sac, especially during yard sale season, but am thankful I can't see into my neighbors' lives. I LOVE that this guy even considers an alternative view to Joe Salitan's, without fear of hippies with pitch forks in the yard. I also like how he admits the chicken short comings in his life.

 

[Imp]

Quote: Yeah that's true.
Different things work for different situations. If I tried that my chickens would be raccoon chow, in a matter of hours.

 

[Dwkuska]

No it isn't realistic for city dwellers, unless you are willing to lobby for what you want. Most people don't buy real estate with chickens in mind. We are people that opted for land instead of a nice house. I often lust after a huge, beautiful house, on a perfect cul-de-sac, especially during yard sale season, but am thankful I can't see into my neighbors' lives. I LOVE that this guy even considers an alternative view to Joe Salitan's, without fear of hippies with pitch forks in the yard. I also like how he admits the chicken short comings in his life.

Again I like the authors ideas, I am just saying it doesnt work for everyone. THe article seems to demonize anyone not doing so. I am particularly upset about the "what makes you think you can do better then nature" comment. #1 I dont know of any chickens currently in production that are a result of nature. The chickens we know and love have been cultured through selective breeding and genetic modifications. "Nature" doesnt have much to do with my chickens.

 

[Imp]

The new chickens discovering the deck complete with left over catfood.




The next door neighbors just got back from vacation. They were amazed how big the BOs had gotten. They asked me:
"Just how radioactive is their food" lol!

 

[KMHunter]

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I have had that happen before. Hopefully yours be OK.

Take the picked one, place it at the top of the order only to see the one who was screaming from getting picked on begin to do it to others.

Over the years observing chickens I have come to the conclusion they are a lot like a lot of people who are shown mercy and grace then once in a better spot treat others how they were treated long ago forgetting what they should have learned.

X2! I have a Welsummer that was bottom of the pecking order, and since I added the Fav pair, she picked on them and still does. I watched her thump the cockerel yesterday, pretty hard! She does it alot. I think she just likes the power it gives her. I can't wait for him to get is manly take charge thing going so she learns her place. I did order pinless peepers to see if that takes care of the problem for a little while. I am going to use them on her and my Blue Andalusian. Both are bad about chasing them.

 

[Chubby Chicken]

Again I like the authors ideas, I am just saying it doesnt work for everyone. THe article seems to demonize anyone not doing so. I am particularly upset about the "what makes you think you can do better then nature" comment. #1 I dont know of any chickens currently in production that are a result of nature. The chickens we know and love have been cultured through selective breeding and genetic modifications. "Nature" doesnt have much to do with my chickens.

Nature has to do with mine. Some people keep jungle fowl. I ran across the article looking for ways to cut the feed bill. Since I moved from tractor to free range, several months ago, my big girls eat at least 1/3 less feed.

That means more craft $!

 

[Rainwolf]

The new chickens discovering the deck complete with left over catfood.




The next door neighbors just got back from vacation. They were amazed how big the BOs had gotten. They asked me:
"Just how radioactive is their food" lol!

Yay! They look great!

 

[Teva]

FWJ and ITSREN,

We've been Worldmark owners for 12 years, and we've never been disappointed. Our last vacation was Oceanside, CA, in January '11. We had a Chalet in Whistler, B.C. this winter but I didn't go because I was sick. Our next family vacation is Thanksgiving WEEK in Anaheim! Disneyland, here we come! My brother & family, and our Mom&Dad are coming, too! I'm really excited.