Laura007 Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 there is a small video clip of nuggett in the gallery. it made me laugh so i thought i share it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Ahh, they are so adorable when they have a dust bath. What are they having a bath in-it seems perfect as a bath? Mine had one on Saturday (just in the plain old mud on the lawn) and I spent ages filming it, it is so cute and amusing. Some of the time they turned onto their back and that was extra cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 It won't open for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 i think its in quicktime format. i can try an put it on in real player if that helps. im not very good with this sort of thing but i can give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 nope cant do it. i am pants at this. sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 That's odd Laura, as I have Quicktime on this machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 If you have quicktime installed and it doesn't work, try right-clicking on the movie and saving to your desktop or documents folder. Then try opening it with qt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Thanks dear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura007 Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 or try opening in a new window (right click and chose the new window option) cor its right nippy in nottingham or have a look here this might work. it takes a second or to to go but hopefully it will work. Click here to watch 100_067028 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_smeeeths Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Can you tell me do chickens have to have a seperate box with sand in? I just let my girls dig a hole in their pen and they roll around in the soil. Is this ok ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Thanks for that Laura, but it seems that I am destined never to see that file - it comes up with an error message. To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if it was this pc - I have had to restart it numerous times today and it's still poorly! I will try it at home. Smeeeths - you don't need a seperate dust box if they (and you) are happy with the one they have made. Some people have one to stop them making their own in the run, or if they are confined to the run for long periods. If they freerange, then they will make their own dust/mud baths all over the garden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 It's really up to you Mrs S. Superkate has her chooks on sand, and I think she has a separte covered area under her kitchen window for dust bathing. Some people have big plant pots full of soil dotted around the garden, others have litter trays in the run with soil or sand in. Ours are the same as yours and are quite happy to dig and bath in the run. We have them on soil and wood chips. When they free-range they have a fave spot in the garden to bathe in too. Chooks are easily pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 (edited) Oooo, now I can't delete the extra posts Edit - consider it done Clare - Gina x Ta muchly Edited February 2, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Mine usually use a big plantpot base with compost and sand mixed together, but when they are out and about they nip into the greenhouse and use the boarders in there as they are bone dry Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Not daft are they Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 I have a picture somewhere of some v muddy chickens (if I can ever get it on the website). I have learnt to keep the compost in the shed before putting in their box, or they go black. It is v though! I'm not sure they use it anymore, as they have their "corner" on the lawn now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Aha! Managed to view it at home. I think the firewalls at work were blocking it! Great Don't they loook so happy? It's amazing how they will roll over and upside down to get the dust in just the right place. You can almost see then smiling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 They just look so ecstatic don't they! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 I have a movie to put on the site too. It's taken from my digital camera and I have saved the file onto my PC. I have tried to upload it into the gallery - with no luck any smart ideas? I think I need to have quicktime to view your movie Laura too, not having much luck today am I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_smeeeths Posted February 3, 2006 Share Posted February 3, 2006 Thanks for the advice. Mine live in a large run (with eglu inside) which is on bark and a little bit of soil. They have dug 2 baths under the hedge in the dry area. I thought they were ill the first time I saw them laid out on the floor. I kept poking them (which they didn't appreciate!) untill they got up. I then realised what they were doing!!! I apogised and made a hestie retreat Cheers Trig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chocchick Posted February 4, 2006 Share Posted February 4, 2006 I'm sure they'll forgive you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
