What did you do with your flock today?

[FBMcrazy8]

Thank you! I just scrambled some eggs and took it out there. I also added some acv with the mother to the water. I have the dewormer, I’m just not sure how much to give or how well it will go. I may have to wait until tonight after it cools off a little and give them bread with it in it. Otherwise I don’t know that I will get most of them. And a lot of them won’t eat from me. They want what I have, but won’t eat. And some linger behind and wait. Ok, 1 does. And she is the friendliest.

I was checking her feet since she has feathered feet and I didn’t see anything but she scratched my hand trying to get away. These are the pictures I was able to take before all this though.

I’m also adding one for their food. I’m wondering if this metal rod has anything to do with it. Because it sets in the sun in the afternoon until about evening hours if it’s not too hot. Cause none of my Ameraucanas or the Easter Eggers are having any problems. Their combs are flat and don’t touch the metal rod. I just seen her do it and I was standing there sweating and it hit me that might be the problem. We want to put a tarp over the front of their home, just haven’t done it yet. I only got one above the dust bath. This just kinda speeds putting one over the front of the house. Which is where their food and water is. We planted a maple tree but for it to provide shade in the mornings probably won’t happen for a few years…maybe next or the following.

*edit because I also wanted to say that maybe I’m just freaking out over nothing but I would rather look silly than loss some of my girls.

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Hahahha! I thought you'd never ask!! Of course they are, imo, the most beautiful chickens ever

They’re stunning!! The markings and fluff is absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!

Sounds like a fun outing for everyone!

So much fun with your kitty! I used to have a kitty that liked to follow me all over. I just loved her to bits.

I've been working on converting the 5 little coops. Started reassembling everything as one big coop, got everything done but the roof...then decided I wanted it as three coops. So tore it all apart again and started over. It's about half done now. My garden looks like a junkyard for now...but working on this gives me time to think through how I want to set up the ducks water.
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The ducks want their big water bowl back...the minute I walk outside they start quacking away like mad. The bowl they're using right now is only 20 gallons.
Clyde giving me the eye and probably hoping to go to the pond.
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I love your ducks! Especially the multicolored ones. <3

Good morning gang and happy Aloha Thursday!
Much the same here but very windy! The forest is creaking, singing, moaning and crackling Gave the kids some oatmeal w/walnuts and craisens, fed lost pup, spoiling kitties. Think I am going to start on my feed bag/recycle bag sewing project. Will have to tune up my sewing machine first. May take a trip down to set up cages so can care for a few cats after surgery , pick up dog trap, more dog, cat and chicken food.... that may be it.
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That’s a great pic! Everyone looks so happy!

 

[pennyJo1960]

I am on rat hunt he stole my Roma tomato!

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Molly is currently on day 5 of antibiotics, and so far there’s been no change. I’m going to give her the full 7, but if there’s no improvement, I’m going to keep looking into Benadryl.

Nugget still looks sick, but she’s acting so much better. She’s been eating with everyone, staying with the flock, scratching, etc., just a little slower than usual. Fingers crossed she keeps improving.

I’ve gotten a few bird pics, but everything is dead here and no one wants to cooperate. Why can’t it be winter already?

Sonny.

Fergus.

Squirrel and Fergus.

Obligatory noodle pics.

Puff Puff.

Iris.

Beigie, when I first put her back out, so she still looks a little sick in this pic.

 

[BarnyardChaos]

Today four of my beautiful cockerels completed their mission in life, and are resting in a bin in my refrigerator.
I've always hated this part of raising chickens. It gets more familiar and I'm becoming more proficient, but it never gets easier.

 

[BantammChick]

Here are some pictures I got of my chickens today, and one of my ducks!

 

[BantammChick]

Molly is currently on day 5 of antibiotics, and so far there’s been no change. I’m going to give her the full 7, but if there’s no improvement, I’m going to keep looking into Benadryl.

Nugget still looks sick, but she’s acting so much better. She’s been eating with everyone, staying with the flock, scratching, etc., just a little slower than usual. Fingers crossed she keeps improving.

I’ve gotten a few bird pics, but everything is dead here and no one wants to cooperate. Why can’t it be winter already?

Sonny.
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Fergus.
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Squirrel and Fergus.
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Obligatory noodle pics.
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Puff Puff.
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Iris.
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Beigie, when I first put her back out, so she still looks a little sick in this pic.
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Puff Puff is so cute!! What kind of chicken is Iris?

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Puff Puff is so cute!! What kind of chicken is Iris?

Thank you! Unfortunately her personality doesn’t match her appearance.
He’s some sort of BCM mix. :3

 

[TropicalBabies]

15 bags, no handles yet but some are just for egg sales so they won't get any.

I will make it down to see the flock and set up cat cages, pick up feed etc tomorrow morning.
Wind calmed and I free ranged the mountain gang for a few hours is all.

 

[TropicalBabies]

@FBMcrazy8 so... you think they are rubbing up against something and that would be the grey coloring?
You can always get a fecal float for about $25+ for your chooks.