buffie Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Virtual hugs...we're back. What have I missed? Just seen Sheilas had the girls for a year Great news Sheila Well we got back from a lovely holiday and loads of walking (all up hill ) Feel fitter and more stamina, so good. Will post pics it was beautiful and have now booked similar for september in cornwall So on sunday... Did the usual eglu clean and foot clean, check vents etc to apply vaseline and found ....Lice on Lottie , then found that although not very bad Hollie is still subdued and sneezy, head under wing and eyes closing sometimes, so off to vet last night as 10 days. She is ok and will post in clinic more detail and intro hen topic! Great to be back . No it is and also Hollie has a new claim to fame she's been through a carwash!! So here I am back and ready to go, am a bit busy so will post asap and please fill me in on what I've missed please!! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Glad that you are back and up and running - have you caught up yet with Lesley's latest on The Good Life? That makes great reading. The word game got soooooooo big we had to start again wiit BOOO but that is zipping along at an even greater speed. Some new photos on the gallery to look at. Some new faces and a couple of 'old' - but not in age - have popped back. Mel went missing and we thought she had done a moonlight flit - but she is fine and well - was just busy. First Eggs, a cockerel, but no diire misfurtunes - Nice to have tyou back - we have missed that chookie avatar flapping about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Hey Buffster!! Glad you're back!! Well done Kooringa for the brilliant summary. I think you've covered everything there. Oh yes, Dan's passed his MBA so you must go and congratulate him!! What else? Hmmmm, lots of nice newbies have joined. Poor RevNev has lost his hens to a fox which is so sad. Eglus have been bought and sold in the second hand Eglu section and I've still only got ONE! We've all been SO helpful to Murdo when he asked us what colour glug and grub feeders he should get to go with his yellow Eglu . Make yourself comfy and have a good read, dear. Great to have you back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 Thanks girls wheres dan.... BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Great to have you back Hon, big squeezes to you, Mikey and Daisie. I will try to remember to call you tonight to catch up on the gossip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Welcome back Buffie, glad you had a good holiday, hope you remembered your pedometer........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Welcome back, glad you enjoyed holiday. I was wondering though How often do you clean your chickens' feet, do you need to do this and how do you actually do it-it sounds tricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I have had my chooks for over a year and have never cleaned their feet..............I think it only needs to be done if they gather a lot of mud between their toes or are kept indoors on litter when they can get poo stuck to their feet this can cause problems. So I wouldn't worry too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Blue Sky Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Glad you had a lovely time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Welcome back Jayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Hello Jayne, nice to have little dancing chicky back - and yourself of course! Glad you had a nice break and I hope all gets sorted with Lottie. xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley-Jean Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Glad you had a great time Buffie. This is a brilliant thread and has brought back all the happy, funny and sad things that have been going on over the last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 7, 2006 Author Share Posted February 7, 2006 Welcome back Buffie, glad you had a good holiday, hope you remembered your pedometer........... I did and we clocked up 37 miles and averaged 15000 to 21000 steps 9all up hill). Daisie is now a full of fun pup and needs more walking so I am now averging 14000 a day. No gym fees and lots of fun with Daisie!! On the subject of feet this is a pearl thing I learnt. I did wash their feet once a week as a contact for them with me and also for a check over. Pearl told me about vaseline a few times a year to prevent scaley legs so that's what I was doing, start just by leg feather and over feet. It's very easy and if you start early they get used to the water and enjoy the contact. It was a bonus as I discoverd the lice and was able to check them all. A production line of ecover baths for each of them. It helps me examine their feet and legs to check the scales too. I have to be honest I thought mine would never get lice etc but goes to show even the buffster can get infestations Ordered the Diatom (am I right in spelling?) and will apply and feed them all. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 That's interesting BB. I have a weekend to myself on the 18/19, so may well wash their feet then, although to be honest, it is easier with two people. Dolly got her topknot wet the other day, then dangled it in her food, so it dried into spikes! She wasn't too amused when I tried to wash it, but she cleaned it on her own. When the weather is really warm, I will give them all baths, but it's not something I plan to do regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I think it only needs to be done if they gather a lot of mud between their toes......... when they can get poo stuck to their feet. maybe I should start, they constantly walk round with clods of earth or poo stuck to their feet. It's just not ladylike! I could hose them down. Clare you should have left Dolly with the punky hairdo-any pictures?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 I didn't take any, unfortunately. But it was groomed again by the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted February 7, 2006 Share Posted February 7, 2006 Welcome back Buffie, great to hear that you had such a good holiday. Not so good to hear about the lice though, a bit of a reminder to me to check more often, I'd been very assiduous in my checks during the summer, but sort of assumed it was a warm weather problem, so let the habit slip. I'll be back to thorough checking this weekend for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Diatom has arrived so all had a good rub with that, obviously washed hands before the big girls got their rub. Charlie didn't like being turned upside down so pooped on me out of disgust It's nice to be home and back in the garden! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 Dan ~Sounds good Buffie, and I'm the same as Kate, you've given me a nudge to check mine over too, so thanks for that. How are the girls now they've had their dousing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted February 8, 2006 Author Share Posted February 8, 2006 Ok I think Gina BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 8, 2006 Share Posted February 8, 2006 I must do mine too, but they all need worming so I am going to check them over when we do that - it's easier if Phil helps. The thing is that we usually do the worming dose in the evening when it won't be easy to see any bugs on them. Might have to do it at lunchtime when I go home - that'd be nice; chook poo all down my work clothes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Welcome back Buffie Yes, I am still here. Things are rather hectic but hey - it makes life fun........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
