What did you do with your flock today?

[ChicksnMore]

No, not that at all! There is a crowd of people here that love their birds forsure and Yokos would def be a crowd pleaser with bragging rights.
They are a beautiful and luxurious bird for sure. We are a simple people here and don't have many breeds that the mainland has. We don't have the space of the mainland either. The imports are focused on game or standard hatchery egg layers. To see a yoko would be like seeing an elephant walk down the street lol

Well...except for pleasure, they really are pretty worthless...but shhh...don't tell my hubby that! On the good side, I've been thinking about maybe getting rid of my peafowl just because I get more pleasure out of the yokos and I find them beautiful in a similar way. They're also easier to have out running around which makes me and them happier. And they're a lot more useful then peas.

I'm very curious about Hawaii's rules on buying chickens. I've heard their strict but don't know much about them. Can you buy chicks or eggs from off the island or are you restricted to what the local hatcheries offer?

I'm sure it will come to you ♡ probably the minute you talk yourself out of it lol. That's is how I roll. I tell myself not hatching till xxx and then I turn around and fill the bater I jedi mind trick myself somehow
What ever and when ever you choose I will be excited to follow.
I love your new and old varieties.

Yep...I'm guilty of that too .

I have a lot of catching up to do…. I hope everyone is doing well. I still have my rooster inside and he is still favoring the one foot. I can see more damage but there is still what looks like so far, a lot of healthy leg still. I took him out yesterday to mingle with the girls. A couple of them challenged him but I’m pretty sure he worked himself back into the rankings, though I’m sure it isn’t over yet either. I just think being with them and getting so fresh air and sunshine is good for him. I kept him out until I noticed him not even using it and just wanting to lay down somewhere. I knew he was on edge and wasn’t going to just be able to do that. But we are back out here today for a little. No one has really challenged him so I may leave him out here for a little and just check on him. I’m more worried about his foot and what I should do. The swelling is going down but I see more and more black. I took these pictures last night, I used a flash so maybe they could be seen better. I believe he may end up with a lost toe though, but so far only looks like maybe one.

O poor baby. I'm so glad you caught it fast and sounds like your taking great care of him. Hoping the worst is already past. Is there any chance of gangerene with the toe?

As the turns and the flies buzz around here. Where I am at with my cheapo catchers. First one that I drilled pukas in the sides is getting some attention. It does take a few days for the mix to ferment and become irresistible. House flies are making their way in and possibly out. In the time I watched I did not see any flies come out but did see them go in.View attachment 3371207
The bigger fly (blowfly?) Was too big to make it in. Checking the older and factory traps, they were catching plenty big fat blowflies.View attachment 3371209
Modified my cheapo traps. Cut a V in all 4 sides. This may encourage them to go in and not out. Also made 1 mix and split between 2 traps as the cheapo traps are smaller. Now I wait to see how these do. View attachment 3371215second one I made the V's higher.View attachment 3371216I am almost tempted to buy 2 more of these factory traps but they went up to $10 each on Amazon. Think I bought my origionals for $5 @ HD w/ 1 bait. Obviously I was the one who got baited lol.
So. To be continued...

Love your homemade traps and looking forward to seeing how they work. Less flies is always a positive.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Boo has been taken apart again for new turn signals and a little paint. Front signals are way easier than the rear.

The littles and little-littles came to help me out but then got distracted by the starfruit tree

So fun to see them jumping up to get fruit

 

[TropicalBabies]

@FrankieDoodle I know nothing about ear infections. Can you post on emergencies? Got some sharp minds keeping an eye out on that thread

 

[ChicksnMore]

Hey guys, today I found out Molly has a pretty nasty ear infection. I’ve been using hydrogen peroxide and qtips to clean it out, but is there anything else I should be doing? Packing it with neosporin or something similar after it’s all cleared out, starting her on Baytril, etc.?

It’s probably not the reason she’s swollen, but it would be amazing if she gets better after I get a handle on the infection.

Poor Molly. I've never had a chicken with an ear infection so not a lot of help here. I googled this though and sharing in case it's helpful. It covers ear infection pretty well as well as meds that help.

https://www.chickenwhisperermagazine.com/health-and-wellness/ear-canker

 

[TropicalBabies]

I'm very curious about Hawaii's rules on buying chickens. I've heard their strict but don't know much about them. Can you buy chicks or eggs from off the island or are you restricted to what the local hatcheries offer?

From what I think I understand you have to get eggs shipped by an approved seller.
By the time eggs get here they are pretty beat though I do know a few people who have had decent success (silkie).
When I am ready for my blue partridge brahma I will start the hunt for eggs and let you know more about the process. But eggs willy-nilly are a no.

 

[ChickyWhicky]

View attachment 3371413So fun to see them jumping up to get fruit

Oh my gosh!! I LOVE starfruit, it is my absolute favorite. So jealous right now!

 

[TropicalBabies]

Oh my gosh!! I LOVE starfruit, it is my absolute favorite. So jealous right now!

In the summertime just after mowing the lawn... THE best!

 

[ChickyWhicky]

I had a full chicken day.
Filled food in the a.m. Put fresh bedding in nest boxes this afternoon. Went to visit a couple of my hens I gave to a friend this summer, they are loving life at her place. Spoiled! Cleaned waterers in the p.m. and lastly cleaned and rewrapped my bumble foot hen. Looking healthy and healing nice.
It was a lovely day.

 

[TropicalBabies]

I had a full chicken day.
Filled food in the a.m. Put fresh bedding in nest boxes this afternoon. Went to visit a couple of my hens I gave to a friend this summer, they are loving life at her place. Spoiled! Cleaned waterers in the p.m. and lastly cleaned and rewrapped my bumble foot hen. Looking healthy and healing nice.
It was a lovely day.

Sounds like a perfect day especially for a Monday

 

[FrankieDoodle]

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Boo has been taken apart again for new turn signals and a little paint. Front signals are way easier than the rear.View attachment 3371405
The littles and little-littles came to help me out but then got distracted by the starfruit tree View attachment 3371413So fun to see them jumping up to get fruit

Beautiful scenery, and birds!

@FrankieDoodle I know nothing about ear infections. Can you post on emergencies? Got some sharp minds keeping an eye out on that thread

Same here, this is definitely a first for me. I’ve been stalking the emergencies section for a few hours now, and so far everyone has said roughly the same thing, but slightly different, like whether you should put neo or not. :/

Poor Molly. I've never had a chicken with an ear infection so not a lot of help here. I googled this though and sharing in case it's helpful. It covers ear infection pretty well as well as meds that help.

https://www.chickenwhisperermagazine.com/health-and-wellness/ear-canker

Thanks, I’ll check this out!