What did you do with your flock today?

[TropicalBabies]

Need ya'lls experience to answer this. So, today, only got 4 eggs. Yesterday collected 20 whole eggs, (2 days worth) and found one with a hole, face down when I picked it up. Still had the contents in it. Found wet, probably white remnants shavings in one box, and yolk smears on eggs in another box, so 22 eggs total. First ?, could I have an egg eater, and what kind of motion camera would help me find out which one or ones are the culprits? Second, could the rehoming of Cock E have interrupted the egg laying? It seemed very quiet out there today. Houdini does crow, but not very often today.
It warmed up to 60 today, so took Velma outside to meet the flock, and run around on the grass. So cute, she followed me around for a bit, then did an all out run across the yard. She seemed like she was getting chilled so brought her back in. Everybird loves my neighbor, and when they hear his door open, they run to the fence. He is the other treat dispenser. He had chickens at one time back in the day, and now buys eggs from me.

Kind of soon to tell if you have an egg eater IMO. May just be an opportunist?
Maybe accidential break, soft shell...? Any chicken will take advantage of a broken egg. Is it possible for ... something else? Rat, snake.. .? Seems odd flock is quiet, egg remnants and then low count today. Be on the look out.
I have battery operated Blink camera and I don't have to worry about running wires. Batteries are suppose to last for 2 years with normal use. Though if you have in your nest box it will trigger often IF set. I usually use mine to spy but putting in nest box for a week would probably give you the answers you need, then you could move or just spy like me . You get 30 days free video storage everytime you set a camera. I just signed up for service on all of my cameras (10) and it costs me $110 a year. Not a bad gig. I also purchased on sale, they have a few times a year that they go on sale via Amazon. They are a easy instal and decent photos, night, sound, record... I know there are better systems out there but this was good enough for me and I like I can put them almost anywhere and they connect to internet router. I think @kurby22 has a nice system. Maybe she will share her experience ♡ Be great to get one b4 you go on holiday. You would LOVE it.

 

[TropicalBabies]

You're the chicken whisperer, rescuer, all around generous human who loves to do good. You are an inspiration. We need more people like you in this sad world we live in. Pretty shells. The kids will love those special treasures.

That is really nice of you to say ♡♡♡. Critters are easy, humans I just don't understand (We are so self centered -myself included- by nature) People watching at Dukes on Kalapaki was odd. Loved coming home to a sweet welcome . I may never leave home again

 

[TropicalBabies]

Joey whipped the head bantam roo in less than 5 minutes of entering the new place. She liked him so much he'll be staying at her refuge rather than going to Indiana! So I gave her organization a donation for all the help she gives so many.
Dynamics in coop are so calm and chill! Seems so odd not fighting one constantly! He had gotten so bad he would back away from me when I would try to pick him up even.
Lizzie had something white hanging out back.. shellless and empty egg...nothing inside it. What's that mean? So just the membrane I guess is proper term?
Everything went back in her (tried to prolapse?) The white skin like of an egg came on out but completely empty. Do I need to do anything?
Why is it always the ones ya luv the most that have the problems!?

The fact that this "refuge" let Joey out in public w/o iso or meet n greet like that and then let him beat the guy in charge makes me . What a Can you get your money back?

@Shetland lover can speak to this better than I but "if it were me" I'd keep an eye on her. Not always sure what you are describing but sounds a little like a slight repro issue. If you have not wormed your flock, do it. If you have wormed them then toss a people calcium w/ vit D pill down her throat 1x per day for a week, cut down on snacks. May get her out of her funk.
Best of luck ♡

 

[ChicksnMore]

Joey whipped the head bantam roo in less than 5 minutes of entering the new place. She liked him so much he'll be staying at her refuge rather than going to Indiana! So I gave her organization a donation for all the help she gives so many.
Dynamics in coop are so calm and chill! Seems so odd not fighting one constantly! He had gotten so bad he would back away from me when I would try to pick him up even.
Lizzie had something white hanging out back.. shellless and empty egg...nothing inside it. What's that mean? So just the membrane I guess is proper term?
Everything went back in her (tried to prolapse?) The white skin like of an egg came on out but completely empty. Do I need to do anything?
Why is it always the ones ya luv the most that have the problems!?

How's Lizzie today?

Cute little bunch of feral siblings that have adopted us, well actually dropped by their mom a few months back. They are so cool I just let them hang. May have to relocate them if they don't relocate on their own. They often cruise with my flock. Bet the pullets will lay in my boxes
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So... when you come for your visit @PopoMyers @kurby22 i have a fun party planned for us, though you probably don't want to tell me when your coming now...

Other than that it has been a beautiful day. Cloudy, passing showers and a good breeze. Good day to process some more bags. All stands are full will cut and sew tomorrow.
Maile & Mazzie hard at work today♡ such beautiful girls.View attachment 3477821View attachment 3477820

Love your pictures so much

I read an article by Mother Earth magazine printed years ago. They did an experiment on how long eggs are good for using different techniques. The winner was storing unwashed eggs in an airtight container, refrigerated.

That makes me feel better...I always think I should try glassing but always end up calling neighbors and giving the extras away.

Need ya'lls experience to answer this. So, today, only got 4 eggs. Yesterday collected 20 whole eggs, (2 days worth) and found one with a hole, face down when I picked it up. Still had the contents in it. Found wet, probably white remnants shavings in one box, and yolk smears on eggs in another box, so 22 eggs total. First ?, could I have an egg eater, and what kind of motion camera would help me find out which one or ones are the culprits? Second, could the rehoming of Cock E have interrupted the egg laying? It seemed very quiet out there today. Houdini does crow, but not very often today.
It warmed up to 60 today, so took Velma outside to meet the flock, and run around on the grass. So cute, she followed me around for a bit, then did an all out run across the yard. She seemed like she was getting chilled so brought her back in. Everybird loves my neighbor, and when they hear his door open, they run to the fence. He is the other treat dispenser. He had chickens at one time back in the day, and now buys eggs from me.

Your neighbor and Velma time sounds a treat.

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

Enjoying a break in the garden with little Snookie. My old boy Oliver was determined to get his share of affection too. He's 11 now!
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Ok I guess these quotes decided to show back up now lol...so is the first pic of the lil chick that was fatherless and picked on?
Gorgeous kitty!!!

Good morning gang!
We have a clear sky morning here. It is getting brighter earlier and reminds me we are well on our way to our next season, summer. So, I will savor the lingering cool temps and awesome bounty of spring while I can.
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It is obviously

*** so byc dropped off and I could not finish my morning note.
DH and I went on our planned adventure to pick up corks for some old bottles so we could send to grandkids... oh boy what a day! I almost got killed 2x! Good thing we had a nice lunch so my last meal would have been awesome. I did follow the last driver who tried to kill me and let her know I think she blew it and needed to pay attention... it escalated from there . Hope she has a lousy Vaca and leaves soon and never comes back and tells everyone she know to never visit here. What a jerk. All cuz she was late for a stupid boat cruise and could not even say sorry for putting a bunch of people in danger with an illegal pass
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Very humbled visiting the graveyard being I almost made it into one today

Oh the views!!! Just beautiful!

The fact that this "refuge" let Joey out in public w/o iso or meet n greet like that and then let him beat the guy in charge makes me . What a Can you get your money back?

@Shetland lover can speak to this better than I but "if it were me" I'd keep an eye on her. Not always sure what you are describing but sounds a little like a slight repro issue. If you have not wormed your flock, do it. If you have wormed them then toss a people calcium w/ vit D pill down her throat 1x per day for a week, cut down on snacks. May get her out of her funk.
Best of luck ♡

Hum...well
She looked him over and said he looked really good and healthy then put him in with turkeys and other bantam roos.
I thought it was odd she didn't quarantine him for week or so.
Lizzie was humped up a little this morning but I never saw her lay anything then she went on with her day as normal. I did scramble her an egg last night and got a calcium citrate in her. I'll do it again tonight.

 

[DotToDot]

It’s raining, so I didn’t get to do much. But I grabbed my sick hen and sat with her on the porch for a bit. She dozed off.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Ok I guess these quotes decided to show back up now lol...so is the first pic of the lil chick that was fatherless and picked on?
Gorgeous kitty!!!

Oh the views!!! Just beautiful!

Hum...well
She looked him over and said he looked really good and healthy then put him in with turkeys and other bantam roos.
I thought it was odd she didn't quarantine him for week or so.
Lizzie was humped up a little this morning but I never saw her lay anything then she went on with her day as normal. I did scramble her an egg last night and got a calcium citrate in her. I'll do it again tonight.

I was just being grumpy. Sorry I was so negative. I guess I had to take my sour out on someone Some random rescue person ill never meet. I'm such a coward Again, my apologies ♡♡♡

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

It’s raining, so I didn’t get to do much. But I grabbed my sick hen and sat with her on the porch for a bit. She dozed off.

Welcome to the thread!
What's wrong with your girl?

I was just being grumpy. Sorry I was so negative. I guess I had to take my sour out on someone Some random rescue person ill never meet. I'm such a coward Again, my apologies ♡♡♡

It's ok...I get the grumpies for sure lol.
What's "ISO" mean in your post? I wanna be certain I always do the best and right thing for my babies...even when rehomin them. So I'm open to advice and wisdom from you more experienced owners!
I'm sorry bout the feral roo incident...the thing with ole bootyhead Joey probably only made that incident worse for you. I did ask her if they ever got so rough they draw blood and she said seldom. I told her bout when he and Bluey got into it and drew blood...so idk.
Have your new mosquito traps come in yet?

 

[DotToDot]

Welcome to the thread!
What's wrong with your girl?

It's ok...I get the grumpies for sure lol.
What's "ISO" mean in your post? I wanna be certain I always do the best and right thing for my babies...even when rehomin them. So I'm open to advice and wisdom from you more experienced owners!
I'm sorry bout the feral roo incident...the thing with ole bootyhead Joey probably only made that incident worse for you. I did ask her if they ever got so rough they draw blood and she said seldom. I told her bout when he and Bluey got into it and drew blood...so idk.
Have your new mosquito traps come in yet?

She has purple comb and swollen belly. And is making weird gasping sounds. We might have to put her down, so I’m just spending a lot of time with her.

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

She has purple comb and swollen belly. And is making weird gasping sounds. We might have to put her down, so I’m just spending a lot of time with her.

Oh my...I'm so sorry!
Have you posted in the emergency threads for any advice and help?