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Barnyard Buddies:  How spoiled are your chickens  |
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
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 Posted - Sep 18 2011 : 10:34:19 AM
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Those of you who have read my comments on chickens know that I tend to go beyond just raising chickens...so I thought it would be fun to see who else out there spoils their chickens also & how.
madeline got over worked by roosters at her old home & back was completely bare so this summer I worried about sunburn so besides using baby sunscreen on her I used a doggie dress until the feathers came back in...Now how spoiled is that...lol
& no they just can't have a yard to play in they must have a play house & toys to climb on & a nice old dog house with a flower pot of daisies in front..   ...Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Dusky Beauty
True Blue Farmgirl
1108 Posts
Jen
Tonopah
AZ
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2011 : 10:55:21 AM
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Thats hilarious Michele! So cute!!! Love the pic of chicky dress up!
I don't have any chickens, but you know... I spend more time making breakfast for my ducks than I do for my kids sometimes! lol
"The greatness of a nation and it's moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." ~Gandhi
http://silvermoonfarm.blogspot.com/
"After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion felt so good he started roaring. He kept it up until a hunter came along and shot him. The moral: When you're full of bull, keep your mouth shut.” ~Will Rogers |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2011 : 5:23:13 PM
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My Chickie Girls are pretty spoiled (my DH thinks so anyway) :)
Every once in a while, I bake them cornbread, if we eat out, my cornbread comes home to "my girls"!. They get so much attention, they love to be petted and picked-up, will follow me all over. They get left over veggies as well as fresh veggies.
They get all the good chicken food too! These are just some extra's!
Love my "Chickie Girls"!
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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Lieberkim
True Blue Farmgirl
839 Posts
Kimberly
Sunnyside
WASHINGTON
USA
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Posted - Sep 18 2011 : 6:28:35 PM
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Not as spoiled as yours!!! LOL love it. Happy chickens. The dress is my favorite.
Excuse the mess & the noise, my children are making happy memories |
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Sep 19 2011 : 06:57:52 AM
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Mine are getting pretty spoiled. They tend to expect to see me coming with their little bowl of goodies every afternoon....and there is much rejoicing!!
When there are leftovers or scraps around our house, the first question is, "Is it safe for the chickens?" If yes, they get it. If no, the next question is, "Is it compostable?" If yes, it goes in the compost bin. The last resort is to go in the trash.
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
A Beehive is the ultimate Home Sweet Home
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
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Posted - Sep 19 2011 : 10:25:01 AM
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Another thing I do ...I am involved in a wonderful co-op where I can buy 50 lb bags of things so each fall I order 50lbs of raw oats,stone cut oats, 7 grain mix, wheat germ & flaxseed so that I can mix it all up in a big metal trashcan i keep in my laundryroom....Once it gets to about freezing outside I make a warm batch of that mix with either homemade yogurt, all animal powdered milk or warm water & feed that to them each morning...once a week I will add baby liquid vits to it & maybe sunflowers ( from the co-op)...I also have pumpkin I put up in the freezer that I put out to thaw in the evening & they may get that in their morning meal as well....sometimes I make a big crockpot of stone cut oats & add the thawed pumpkin just before I take it out to them....I used to feed this to my old blind dog before she passed & they were all happy to get it on the chilly days....Now if I could only buy cheerios in 50 lb bags for their daily summer treat!..lol...Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
1044 Posts |
Posted - Sep 19 2011 : 11:01:48 AM
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Michele,
I'm printing off your "recipe". I don't have access to 50 lb bags of that kind of grain, but I can improvise with the ingredients. Thanks!!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
A Beehive is the ultimate Home Sweet Home
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FarmGirlonPark
Farmgirl in Training
30 Posts
Kelda
Des Moines
Iowa
USA
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Posted - Sep 19 2011 : 11:51:37 AM
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I think mine are pretty spoiled but I love the little dress!!! I recently picked up an old ladder because I thought they would like it...that's my latest "spoiling" story.
Fun topic - thanks!!
Kelda
God Bless & Happy Trails!
Kelda
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
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Posted - Sep 19 2011 : 6:39:56 PM
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Paula, I'm looking for an old ladder for my girls - still on the hunt:)! Love the pumpkin idea and the oats too - will remember that for cold days ahead! Thanks for sharing
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
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retasos2
True Blue Farmgirl
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Pilar
Centereach
NY
USA
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Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 06:07:34 AM
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talking of food: Can chickens eat instant oatmeal? I have never made regular oatmeal but i'm willing to learn for my girls. :)
Pilar
Farmgirl Sister #2498
Little Hen House on the Island
" A woman is like a tea bag. You never know how strong she is, until she gets in hot water" Eleanore Roosevelt |
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
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Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 11:56:28 AM
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Oh yes Pilar they can eat regular oatmeal...raw or cooked....the raw oats I feed mine are regular oatmeal that you get in the store just in a huge amount...lol you can even do the quick(instant) oats that don't take as long to cook...but they love it all...one thing I forgot to add is never feed them dried rice as they are like any wild bird & it can kill them...but cooked rice is safe for them. just remember to either add some cool water or let it cool down as they will attack it & you don't want them getting burned from the oats in the middle that will be hot.
I must say I am sooo thrilled to see all the writings from you hens & know that I am not alone when it comes to our 'kids'..as for the ladder idea...instead of paying $ for a old ladder go get a free old wood pallet & take out ever other board.....I have one like that I did in the big coop & the kids like being on it & it was free!!!...did I say it was free...lol...Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
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