What did you do with your flock today?

[ChicksnMore]

I got the new kids in a brooder. The eggs that didn't hatch I'm going to candle before shutting the power off.
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Brooder looks good and so so all those chicks!

 

[ChicksnMore]

I was a little concerned that Ginger didn't poop much yesterday, nor this morning, and she only had a small, very firm one. When I got home from the doctor and errands today, oh my goodness! I have never seen a as big, or as smelly as what she laid. Laid, as in almost in size of an egg! Is this the kind that broody hens make?

Sure sounds like it!

 

[ChicksnMore]

I'm missing a pet hen. She normally roosts on the porch with the other pets but didn't last night so I thought she went into the pet coop that she used to roost in with some of the other free ranging pets. She is no where to be found. I checked a pullet coop that she could have stowed away in this morning when their coop door was open tonight but she's not there. Either she is out in a layer coop of birds her age or a predator has taken her. She's not been laying in her usual spot to my only hope of seeing her again is if she went broody on a hidden nest. She is one of the RIR girls I could pickup and hold in my lap and hand feed her. I hate to pen the pets up in a coop and run but I may have to for their own good.

Hope it turns out she's brooding somewhere safe

 

[kurby22]

I let her go.

I donated her body to the Vet college. Hopefully Ruby will help other hens with reproductive issues in the future.

Thank you everyone for your support.

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I’m so sorry for your loss. You did everything you could for her and she knows it. Hugs to you.

 

[kurby22]

So, the other night I did a thing online. I pre-ordered They will be here the first week of March. 5 pullets each of white leghorns, a blue color pack, and dominant copper (darker brown eggs) from Jenks Hatchery in Oregon, so the littles will get here overnight instead of 2 days. The plan is to raise them to point of lay and then sell some of them, keep enough to replenish my flock, and have a colorful eggs basket.

How exciting!! I can’t wait to see pictures and hear all about them!

 

[kurby22]

Washed Hops bottom today and I keep looking to see if any changes. The scabs still there so I can't really tell a lot. But I did see leg/foot movement this time from inside. More leg than foot I think? Don't think that can be good though. It seems closer to the surface than before. He seems like he's doing really well overall and comfortable. Still not sure what to think on if he has any real chance long term. Wish I knew if he can be ok or if that foot insides going to get him eventually. Can't think of any way to free that foot. Sure wish I could. Does that look more under the skin to you guys? Starting to think the foots not in the abdomen but between the skin and abdominal wall. If so, maybe it can be freed? View attachment 3685130View attachment 3685131

Oh my! It’s like the leg just got in the way during development! I don’t know?? Maybe a vet could surgically open up that area when it’s a bit bigger and stronger? Maybe @Shetland lover has some ideas!

 

[kurby22]

I was a little concerned that Ginger didn't poop much yesterday, nor this morning, and she only had a small, very firm one. When I got home from the doctor and errands today, oh my goodness! I have never seen a as big, or as smelly as what she laid. Laid, as in almost in size of an egg! Is this the kind that broody hens make?

Hahaha yeah it sounds a lot like the gross broody poops! I’m glad she’s pooping normal! That’s so promising I sure hope she heals all the way!

 

[TropicalBabies]

Brought my DS his clean laundry and some chicken feed up the mountain. My chickens were so beautiful that I took some photos of them. Does not due justice.

Not to be outdone, the beach flock or home team. These photos also dont due them justice. My babies are all wonderful and truly beautiful, I am so grateful.

Cheepie's new feathers ♡

I let them out to stretch their fuzzy legs this eve.

Cleaned coops, gathered eggs, watering lawn and mailed off paperwork for new bike.
It's hard for me to be patient

So, teaching my youngest to ride m. bike now It is good to be involved and helping my young men ride and enjoy life.

 

[kurby22]

Brought my DS his clean laundry and some chicken feed up the mountain. My chickens were so beautiful that I took some photos of them. Do not due justice.
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Cleaned coops, gathered eggs, watering lawn and mailed off paperwork for new bike. It's hard for me to be patient

So, teaching my youngest to ride now It is good to be involved and helping my young men ride and enjoy life.View attachment 3685384View attachment 3685386

So much pretty in one post!!! Your chickens look so happy and healthy!

 

[Shetland lover]

I let her go.

I donated her body to the Vet college. Hopefully Ruby will help other hens with reproductive issues in the future.

Thank you everyone for your support.

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I'm so, so sorry. You did your very best for her and she will have known how loved she is. Big hugs to you and your flock ❤