theherd123 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Lesley the Company of Animals has some wonderful training aids you can try. We have used 'Dog Stop' with Poppy and it has worked very effectively to interupt her bad behaviour http://www.companyofanimals.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I don't think you've missed anything Martin - the turkeys are growing well thank you. A bit muddy at the moment. That's good then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 Lesley the Company of Animals has some wonderful training aids you can try. We have used 'Dog Stop' with Poppy and it has worked very effectively to interupt her bad behaviour http://www.companyofanimals.co.uk/ Thanks Emma - I'll take a look. When we meet up on Nov. 4th you'll be asking about chickens - I'll be asking about dog training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Fun, Fun, Fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Lesley the Company of Animals has some wonderful training aids you can try. We have used 'Dog Stop' with Poppy and it has worked very effectively to interupt her bad behaviour http://www.companyofanimals.co.uk/ Thanks Emma - I'll take a look. When we meet up on Nov. 4th you'll be asking about chickens - I'll be asking about dog training Thank goodness its not the other way around i wouldnt stand a chance answering questions about chickens! Errr they have feathers dont they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 If it was a double duvet cover Trish at least is was still good for a single bed! Nope brand new single cover from Next. He has "taste" he left the old one hanging next to it. Lesley that sounds just like a Lab, they are great dogs but they do seem to defy most accepted trainign methods. She'll get there I'm sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 - are you sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Can i phone a friend? Oh no, i'll ask the audience!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Erm yes but be warned the do have a reputation for remaining puppy like longer than other breeds, and with Max that was definatley the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 My friends' lab once ate the kitchen door Lesley, have emailed you about how to tell the difference between cats bits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 What great photos Lesley Jazz really is turning into a leggy young lady karen x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Lesley, have emailed you about how to tell the difference between cats bits Cor, aint your life glamerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 Lesley, have emailed you about how to tell the difference between cats bits Cor, aint your life glamerous - isn't it just! Mog came back yesterday (he disappeared after his op - not impressed at all ) - so now I have 4 cats bottoms to look at. I think the kitten is female - she is 5 months old - at what age can cats become pregnant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Lesley my cat got pregnant when she was 8 months old, so don't wait too long before having her done.........Moppet didn't make a very good mum and left the kittens for me to hand rear 2 died and the 3 surviving kittens didn't fair very well they were all poorly and after being rehomed only one survived beyond a couple of years. Good luck with sexing the kittens hope you can catch them without getting bitten........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 Female cats vary as to their first season but my one of my mum's cats had her first at around 6 months. Certainly my vet recommends neutering before 6 months regardless of gender, so I guess 6 months ish is about it. Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 - well, he/she is 5 and a half months now and very round. i haven't given the worming syrup I bought as it is quite precise about the weight of the cat and the amount of the food. These are still pretty feral so don't know weight etc. They are all so tiny as well which doesn't help. We can stroke three of them now so they are becoming 'outdoor' cats instead of 'feral' - hopefully we will be able to get the little kitten into the cat box if we (Carl ) wear garden gloves. Carl left the cat trap at the vets last time round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 Here is a photo of one ot the turkeys sitting in the sun enjoying todays lovely weather..... Part of the new fencing to make a paddock for the cows and sheep....... There is a chicken and a pig in this photo - just visible in the background... We moved one lot of layers today as their run resembled the Somme One chicken went AWOL and disappeared. I laid a trail of corn in the hope she'd come back. Carl was covered from head to toe in 'mud' -so was Jazz The hen reappeared when we had visitors - they decided that between them they could catch the hen . I wish I'd videoed it - reminiscent of Benny Hill sketches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Gosh you have done a lot The turkeys have grown too are they for Christmas? karen x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 Yes they are Karen - a turkey is not for life............ They are very happy turkeys and have all been basking in the sunshine today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Sounds like the chicken was a bit of a troublemaker. The turkey looks very appetising! I've just noticed on you signature that (and a lot of pork) has changed to (and a lot of pork) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 Yes - we were sad when the pigs went to the abattoir - but the pork tastes sooooo good There is a joint of pork in the oven as I type.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Lucky you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 29, 2006 Author Share Posted October 29, 2006 You're very observant Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I know. I'm too afraid to miss something to do with this topic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Hi Lesley - didn't get a chance to log on over the weekend Cats of either sex need neutering at 6 months - Biscuit is going for his nadger-ectomy on the 8th. I have known of female kittens getting up the duff before this age though When are you planning to move to cows? We are around most of this weekend if you need any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
