Chook n Boo Mum Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 What a beauty, well done you for all your intense nursing Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Well done Plum!! She's a beautiful girly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 You've made my day again! Well done Elder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Just picked up this thread and so had my tissues ready for a good blub at the end.......but how wonderful not to need them. Well done Dr Plum......lush photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Just read this thread too oh my gosh - well done Plum you've done wonders for Eider, she's a lovely girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Thanks all she is lovely but I dread her laying in case we are back at square 1. In the meantime I am happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcatz Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 ah, what a beauty she is! well done for all the nursing and I hope she doesn't lay another egg for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted December 26, 2009 Share Posted December 26, 2009 Plum Have just read your thread, what a star Well done for nursing your lady through this. One gorgeous chicken there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Wow Plum - just read this thread - you have the patience of a saint. Looking at that picture of such a pretty birdie, it just goes to show TLC and hope goes a long way. Lets keep hoping that she has a long and happy life. Well done you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 Thanks folks she is fine and having a nice rest from laying which will hopefully give time for things to settle properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 try no protein treats. a not many anyway, slowed mine right down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 I have her on a normal diet now as she is in with the others but before I gave her wheat, corn, garvo treats, bill oddie mix, mixed corn, weetabix, cod liver oil, mealworms and chic grit but she still lost weight. There was something in last months practical poultry about feeding them wheat, corn etc., as opposed to pellets and mash as a healthy diet. I must look into it. There are often comments about chickens being forced into lay with chicken feed so was wondering about using an old fashioned diet for them. I really am not bothered about loads of eggs (don't tell OH ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 soon as I give mine extra protein(tuna, mealworm etc) (often happened as she has been a pal of a poorly one, then lost weight herself for some reason) She goes into over production.sometimes 3 eggs a day only one good! she then layed blood clots. very worrying. It IS hard when thi e others are on mash tho. but it IS organic. yes look into that natural feeding, think the thread is "commercial feed" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 The day I have been dreading has arrived. Eider has laid again and produced the most beautiful perfect little creamy egg with no signs of trauma. I really thought I would be making that sad journey to the vet instead I am over the moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Great news - your sigh of relief was heard right over here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Oh PLum, I don't know how I've missed this thread but I have. What a time you've had. Well done to you and Eider I only feed mine on the wheat, barley and corn mix and can recommend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 That's interesting, no trouble with softies then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 That's interesting, no trouble with softies then? None at all. Egg production did drop a little bit when they first went on it and they also ate as if they had never eaten before but it's all regulated now. I won't be swapping back. I can't remember when I first swapped but I think it was April last year. I know I did a thread about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Great news - your sigh of relief was heard right over here! Wind must have been in our direction, I heard it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Great news - your sigh of relief was heard right over here! Wind must have been in our direction, I heard it too! Yep, definitely heard it here too! But I wasn't sure if it was Plum or Elder What clever girls you both are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 YAHOO for Plum and Eider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
