There was no blood, however there was a strong, solid impact, and I saw the poor creature rolling on the pavement, long thin legs up in the air, trying to right itself. I pulled over and went back to find the deer and saw it on the lawn, legs folded underneath. Man, this was ho...
if a monster rolls to attack me, I’m not terribly concerned. My armor is thick, my body is tough, and my will is strong. If the GM rolls well, it doesn’t reflect poorly on me. I mustered the best defenses I could in the face of adversity. I feel no loss of agency if the...
Give your girls a spot to stretch their legs while staying protected from predators. Use 1/2" welded wire (also called hardware cloth) with at least a 1.2 mm gauge to ensure strength and durability. Ready to build your own? DIY Coop Plans, Ideas, and Predator-Proofing Tips ...
Clinical signs associated with the possibility of disease in a poultry flock are: Loss of energy and appetite Fewer or no eggs, or soft-shelled, misshapen eggs Swollen or discoloured head, eyes, combs, wattles and legs Discharge from the nose...
Life with many children is filled with wonderful moments. It is also filled with difficult ones. The problem is, you never know which moment you will get. Quick as a wink, my day can fall completely to pieces. I can be swimming along peacefully, backstroking through a thick fog of tranq...
A swollen foot pad: The infected area has filled with pus Elevated heat radiating from the foot pad: A sign of infection Limping & reluctance to walk: The hard ‘kernel’ of infection makes it painful to walk Swollen toes & legs: The infection has started to spread into the rest of...
In contrast, highland ecotypes, which include the crested, bearded, and feathered shank phenotypes, have thick plumage as a response to the cold environment (Moraa et al., 2015). In addition, indigenous chickens display a variety of plumage colors that help them camouflage against predators (...
Their feathers may look thick but actually they don't do a good job of keeping Silkies warm, so very cold climates aren't good - unless, again, they can be kept warm and sheltered. If you live in a climate which has frequent cold, wet spells, Silkies are not the best chicken bree...
I only did their bottom halves. Since I was cleaning the feathers of caked on manure, I wore disposable gloves. I really hate getting poo under my fingernails. After bathing, the hens got a thorough rinsing off with clean water. It was a hot day, so I held them under a hose. No on...
Not usually, but it depends on the breed and age of the chicken. A chicken’s body temperature is around 106°F, and they have their own naturally protective layer of thick feathers, so they are better equipped for winter than humans!