Hey, CC, are you sure what you have is yarrow and not tansy? I've never seen yarrow flop but have seen tansy flop because their flowers are substantially bigger and heavier than yarrow... I think tansy is known for being more invasive than yarrow? Trivia: did you know you can use yarrow as a mosquito/bug repellant? Just grab a bunch and rub it on where you want some bug repellant. It works! Not as long as chemicals, obviously, but it's nice to have this option if you're outside working and need some repellant but don't want to spray on chemicals. (Although if I'm going to be outside for any length of time and the mosquitoes are bad I take a fan outside to blow on me. It's a PIA but beats being bit and I avoid chemical sprays if I can!)
I'm pretty sure it's yarrow. It has all the characteristics & that scent. I looked up tansy & on the pics, it looks like their flowers are smaller than yarrow, and more mum-looking. I don't know why mine fall over, other than the flower heads are huge & the stems are real long.
Good little bit of info on the bug repellant.
Kris, some of my Dom hens had their combs pink up really fast compared to their siblings. I thought they might have been roos, but they were all girls. I hope you have the same luck.
Tiki, so sorry to hear about your MG hen.
I don't think we'd get much accomplished with all those beer breaks, Bigz, but it would be an awful good time trying.
Oh Unk, those are some beautiful pics with the deer.
Sorry the meeting didn't go that well, Bl4. That stinks.
Good luck at the next one.
Happy birthday, Cartman!!!!!!!!
Since today is our wedding anny, I have to go get a card and a .22 for the hubby.
Isn't that a wee bit on the harsh side?
Fordmommy! Sorry to hear about your roo.
Vicki, congrats on being a chickie gramma!!!!! I have raised chicks on both medicated and non feed. I think I prefer the medicated, IMHO. The medication isn't there to help sick chicks get stronger: it is to prevent your chicks from getting cocci, which can wipe out your entire chick population. Basically, it is just your own personal preference. Good luck with your babies!
cs, the egg laying is kind of sporadic, no real pattern that I am aware of. I've read that the egg laying cycle is every 26 hours, but a lot of factors can disrupt that. Things like dark, cloudy days can delay egg laying. And different breeds don't all lay with the same frequency. Production breeds can lay an egg a day, while some heritage breeds might lay only a few eggs a week.
H&R, I hope your wrist is beter soon. And happy anni to you too!
I can't believe this non-stop rain today! I'm not complaining since we need it so darn bad, but I haven't been able to get outside to let the chickies out yet.
They are NOT going to be pleased with me. But they've got plenty of room in their carport to run around in, so they can't be too mad. Think I might have to put the pedal to the metal & get out there soon. Have a great soggy day, all!