Ribh's D'Coopage

[BY Bob]

That makes sense.

Oh, they'll go broody again! It's a permanent state with this lot in the warmer months. I have my eye on Campine eggs [ as if I don't have enough trouble with the one Campine I have left! ] but they're a couple of hours away & though I have a name I've yet to get contact details. Hopefully you're right & this trial run means they'll do better next time.

I love the idea of more campines! Everyone is learning. Hens, humans. The next hatch will be smoother. I'm fascinated to see how the group raises them. My 2 did a marvelous job co-mothering.

Your hatch rate was way better than mine. I had 3 out of 11 hatch and one did not survive. Your ladies did very well.

 

[BY Bob]

Your babies are so cute ❤ I miss having chickens, so IM enjoying through you all and my new neighbors. His chickens come over and visit most days .

Bob is mostly using the wheelchair, as he says he's too weak the use the walker or stand for long. But he is okay, he's on a Kim chi making kick,gross. I will tell him hi for you and send you a private message, with more info

Please give Bob our best. He is dearly missed around these parts.

 

[BY Bob]

Since some people think my cat is actually a lynx, I thought I would post footage of an actual lynx in the wild for comparison.

Éowyn

Lynx

 

[RoyalChick]

OK I will grant you that the wild lynx doesn't have a tail.
But otherwise, I rest my case!

 

[fuentemoon]

Wrong hemisphere for northern fowl mites.
Not the nasty reds.
Not scaly leg mites.
What I've got is as happy to chomp on me as on the hens & I could see them running all over the eggs. I've got to thoroughly check my clothing after handling the hens- especially seams. They're sneaky little devils.

Sounds like the same ones we get.

This year i used sulfur powder under the nesting material and it made a huge difference. Also not something anyone wants to breath, but it was under layers of materials (cloth nest pad topped with shavings) and mixed with sand.


Oh and i used a torch like Shadrach does.

 

[BY Bob]

OK I will grant you that the wild lynx doesn't have a tail.
But otherwise, I rest my case!

I knew that is what you would say. Perhaps she is a hybrid.

 

[BY Bob]

Sounds like the same ones we get.

This year i used sulfur powder under the nesting material and it made a huge difference. Also not something anyone wants to breath, but it was under layers of materials (cloth nest pad topped with shavings) and mixed with sand.


Oh and i used a torch like Shadrach does.

I also torch every year even if I don't see them as a preventative.

 

[LozzyR]

Your babies are so cute ❤ I miss having chickens, so IM enjoying through you all and my new neighbors. His chickens come over and visit most days .

Bob is mostly using the wheelchair, as he says he's too weak the use the walker or stand for long. But he is okay, he's on a Kim chi making kick,gross. I will tell him hi for you and send you a private message, with more info

I love kimchi! Hubby makes it and it’s so good for you.