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#chickens

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Longreads

"I gave them names, which real farmers never do. The red (RIP) was Hen-rietta. The two Easter Eggers I called Roger Featherer and Lilly Pullet-zer. A mottled Araucana with a puff of gray feathers beneath her chin was Janice, the Bearded Lady. And the pair of identical Buff Orpingtons I called Muffy and Buffy." —Christopher Solomon for Orion Magazine

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A large, buff brown hen stands on very green grass
Orion MagazineThe Price of Eggs - Orion MagazineOr, death of a chicken
#Chickens#Death#Farming
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Badgardener

Those of a sensitive nature, scroll on. Optimists may be rewarded for persevering.

Red, star of such posts as 'Would You Like To Talk To Me About Dinosaurs' and 'Chicken SWAT Team Available For Hire' - not to mention Tormentor Of The Cat - was attacked by a fox earlier this evening, in the back garden and in broad daylight.

If it hadn't been for Lily's yelling - a skill honed after every sodding time she's laid an egg, like it was a miracle of nature* - I wouldn't have gone running out to find the fox pinning Red to the ground, amongst a mountain of feathers. I assumed she was a goner, but ran back inside with her, to where the other chickens had fled and were tucking into some chicken-flavoured dog food, to find her still breathing.

Anyway, she's eaten her own bodyweight in sweetcorn, is about to get a bunch of useful drugs and they've all taken up residence in the kitchen. Apart from a bald arse she's essentially bloody but unbowed.

Whether the fox survived the ordeal is anybody's guess. Thoughts and prayers.

(*: It kind of is)

Red is on my left knee in the picture, but you knew that already.

#chickens #gardening #NotAllHeroesWearCapes
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A picture of three red hens. Two of the hens are sitting on my lap, facing to the left but staring sideways at the camera. Their expressions are alert and wary - equal parts on guard for any sudden movements which might involve distribution of food, and any other movements which might indicate me trying to stroke them, which is Not Allowed.
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Marcus Jaschen

April 14th.

A week ago today, one of our chickens had to undergo surgery due to an impacted crop.

Since the musculature for peristalsis is still not functioning 100%, we need to regularly massage the crop and its contents for a few more days to avoid another blockage.

The chicken seems completely relaxed, in good spirits, and curious during the process.

#Chicken #Chickens

The image shows a close-up of a chicken being held by a person's hands. The chicken is looking directly at the camera, and its feathers are a mix of brown and black. The background features a blue sky with scattered white clouds.
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AxWax

Apologies for slow updates on the #FediverseChicks - they've been busy representing at the local pre-school.

They took it like true champs and were super calm, together with their mum, but as a compensation for their hassle they did get some quality time in the vegetable field (under strict supervision).

A yellow and three grey baby chickens are inside a long cardboard box, while another yellow chick is picked up carefully by a child's hand (with the aid of a support person in a bright orange t-shirt).
A grey baby chicken is standing on an adult's hand in front of a bunch of preschool children wearing yellow and light blue uniforms.
A white chicken is surrounded by five chicks inside a fenced garden. They are busy digging over a currently unused bed and decimating the weeds. Outside the fence giant mallow plants are growing, and even further back the tops of some olive trees can be seen against a clear blue sky.
Two yellow and a black chick are exploring the humus rich soil and the goodies within.
#FediChickens#Chickens
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Chris Alemany

More work in the yard this morning and afternoon. Mainly had to move the chicken coop!

A few years back, with a different coop the very first time we got chickens, we did a farmer pose with a pitchfork and a shovel and stuff. No tools this time. 😂

Also emptied the water that accumulated *under* the pool liner.

Next task will be to spread the big dirt pile over the whole back section from the foot of the stairs to the fence. Many shovel fulls are in my future!

Of a four picture from the WebCam this morning, shows chicken coop in its normal place and the long aluminum canoe in the back. There is some water accumulated in the pond. Otherwise, the yard is quiet. The sky has blue sky with some cloud clouds in the distance.
After moving the small red coop that is up on posts to the back, we did a semi farmer pose.
Where the Coupe and run was now needed to be cleaned up so that the dirt can be spread. There is some grass with an area of cement blocks of various shapes, arranged that were inside of the chicken run.
And after picture shows that the pond liner has been pulled back across half of the pond, exposing the fabric cloth underneath. The area where the chicken coop was is now clear aside from a large clump of grass. There is a small wagon, waiting to be used to transport dirt.
#chickens#bakcyard#poolpond
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Knee Neart

Sadly gotta get rid of our rooster - we've not managed to get the flock ratio right yet and our poor girls are in rag order.
I'd really appreciate if anyone in #Aotearoa could please share this posting on their networks. I'm hoping to find a new home for Rudy, but do acknowledge that's not a given and would like to give him the best chance possible!

trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/bu

Trade MeRudy the Rooster, New Hampshire Red | Trade Me MarketplaceUnfortunately, we don't have enough hens to keep Rudy, so looking for a new home for him. Rudy's a handsome, well-mannered rooster. He pronounces every bit...
#chickens#rooster#rehome
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