What did you do with your flock today?

[ChicksnMore]

I love my shredded paper in the nest boxes but I also top it with dried grass and then just toss all in the compost when ready to change.

I have seen & read Shad and maybe gtaus using it for bedding material.
I use it for packing boxes for shipping, filling small paper bags to stuff in voids. Thought about making nesting pads with it, not permanent as it is not washable.

Love the packing thought and topping with grass!

 

[TropicalBabies]

That's wonderful that Mele found you We have a funny stray boy that likes our house that's the same color as Mele. I'll have to see if he'll let me take his picture for you tomorrow. I call him Heineken cause he's stout. Don't think he's used to having a home though...took forever to gain his trust and he's definitely not a house cat. He lets me pet him now but I have to be careful as he marked me once. Wow that was a stink! Guess he says I'm his though

I'll box up some bags for you

That is really kind of you ♡ Poor guy. Tuff as nails to be able to survive those conditions -coyotes, snakes, heat- even with your assist ♡
We have a tore up pure black feral who dines on our deck lol. I need to trap him and get him fixed. He may be the father to a lot of found kittens and stray cats around here. I really feel bad for him, he is so alone.

Well, Mele was a no brainer. All shelters are full, he is used to the area and Rod really likes him. He should be an easy blend. Unfortunately when I woke this morning he was in Forest's sleeping spot next to me. I need my Forest and don't like him hanging back or feeling second fiddle. He is my pal.

 

[TropicalBabies]

Thanks yall @ChicksnMore & @kurby22
I never would have dreamed I could get her to do that on 2nd try! Insane!
Cuz with Lizzie I crushed it up and put in with all her meds when she was sick.
But I cut it in half and held her between my knees and popped it in and it was gone!!!
Amazing!

Great job @Gammas Bearded Babies ! It is official!

Your a chicken tender!

 

[TropicalBabies]

Thanks, better, but gut still trying to get back to normal, if you know what I mean. Still cautious about being away from a restroom for any long period if time, like when I'm driving Uber.

sorry ♡♡♡

 

[kurby22]

@kurby22 I went on the Netherlands dwarf Facebook page and asked directly if they have gene bank dwarfs showing blue or lavender over there and Kurt said they do . I was having trouble trying to determine from reading if they do so decided why not just ask people who would know

Smart!!! That’s good to know!! Now I want them

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

Yall! Hold me back!
All these gorgeous eggs Lizzy girl is laying is killing me not to hatch em!!!
They are biggest eggs I've ever gotten! So I marked em with an "L" and the date in case I cave!!!

 

[ChicksnMore]

Yall! Hold me back!
All these gorgeous eggs Lizzy girl is laying is killing me not to hatch em!!!
They are biggest eggs I've ever gotten! So I marked em with an "L" and the date in case I cave!!!

Wish I could heart and laugh at the same time in reactions

 

[Aliceismad106]

Told the babies that some nice people on here said they were beautiful. Nugget, Sabrina, Harley, and Cayenne were so appreciative! Gemma, well Gemma is Gemma and she was quite happy with the compliment but in true fashion, said she knows but where are the snacks?
Tried to teach her a lesson in being grateful but she thought I said grape full and attacked my pockets.

 

[PopoMyers]

@PopoMyers ! Your back and alive and well-ish. Good to see... read you!
So glad and impressed you are doing bags! Terrific ♡♡♡! It gets easier as you go because you teach yourself something every bag.
So much to respond to... amazing job @kurby22 . Nothing like pretty chickens in a pretty (and clean!) coop!! I hope you are onto something and continue on.

Good thinking with the individual viles Going to store that away in the good idea files.

@ChicksnMore Love bag 1 and 3. I have never seen them b4. Have plenty 2's. Scratch and all flock are the burnt orange bag w/ barn art. Very simular to each other and no one buys those lol. Sad I know these things haha.

I actually have an order for 7 dozen eggs on March 10th as my customer is sailing to the Marquesas and needs my fresh and unwashed eggs to take with him. How cool is that?! And who wants to sneak on board with me and how many chickens should we try to smuggle on with us?! What an amazing adventure!! I'm so happy for him.

We also have a new family member. It's official.View attachment 3411307Everybody meet Mele... feeling very much at home.

Could we get us and 6 chickens on board as stowaways?

 

[PopoMyers]

You could make coop building your fun money side kick ... people would pay for that That really came out beautiful!

I sure like the thought. Wonder if I'd inject germs with the air or the hole left from poking the rubber seal 100 times would let germs in. The hole was rather large by the end and bubbling as air escaped. I'd love to find someone who's tried it though and see how it went. I have saved penicillin for reuse...the liquid injectable. Needed it for my one horse...think that was when she got snake bit...but loaded a needle and put it back in the fridge in case needed more.

The vaccine is mixed with penicillin as a preservative if I remember right. Might be e

The needles are sterile the first time used.. not so after, that's why they're disposable one time use. How many do you have to vax? The seals on the vials are self sealing, and an insulin needle shouldn't make too big a hole. Try and see, I guess.

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