tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post2317415912656418729..comments2024-03-15T15:42:08.393-04:00Comments on Knatolee's World: The chickens demand equality!Knatoleehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-72980767011285408422012-02-11T07:03:42.494-05:002012-02-11T07:03:42.494-05:00I love the muffs but boy, try taking an egg out fr...I love the muffs but boy, try taking an egg out from under one and you'll lose a hand! :)<br /><br />THe angle grinder sounds like a very good idea. Gordon has a Dremel tool that I think will do a similar job so I will give that a shot next time! I am less scared now!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-49331843784911902102012-02-11T07:02:15.863-05:002012-02-11T07:02:15.863-05:00Hey, I read it as "were" so no problem!!...Hey, I read it as "were" so no problem!! :)Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-15350646867232583172012-02-11T07:01:39.836-05:002012-02-11T07:01:39.836-05:00It still surprises me that the chickens rule the d...It still surprises me that the chickens rule the ducks!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-36796591228734872222012-02-11T07:01:18.479-05:002012-02-11T07:01:18.479-05:00http://www.oiseaux-birds.com/card-muscovy-duck.htm...http://www.oiseaux-birds.com/card-muscovy-duck.html<br /><br />You know, the first time I ever saw a Muscovy was when we were on vacation in Guatemala!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-8252235386067882612012-02-11T07:00:35.736-05:002012-02-11T07:00:35.736-05:00Sorry for the delay in replying! I am really happy...Sorry for the delay in replying! I am really happy with the results of the bag balm, although it can be a little messy. When I first tried it out on two hens with a bad case of leg mites (we have also used pyrethrin in the past), I massaged it into their legs every day for about a week. It helped soften and heal up the skin too and I see no sign of mites now. I haven't been using it as a preventative but I think I'm going to start. I read that once a week is a good application rate for that!<br /><br />I hear it's a good idea to wash their feet and legs before applying the bag balm, but as it has been cold and wintery here, I didn't do that and it seemed to work well anyway.Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-46525799744054198802012-02-08T11:43:33.713-05:002012-02-08T11:43:33.713-05:00I did not know bag balm would work for scaly leg m...I did not know bag balm would work for scaly leg mite.<br />I have been using Vaseline on my girls legs but only when I see there might be a problem. Do you use the bag balm as a preventor and how often?<br />Thanks<br />barbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-79597289183640238332012-02-07T09:58:12.175-05:002012-02-07T09:58:12.175-05:00I did not know the Muscovys are tropical. Those ch...I did not know the Muscovys are tropical. Those chickens, especially the Muffs, look fierce and fearless. And I must say, Beaker is looking very attractive!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-36458813609171272812012-02-07T08:36:32.147-05:002012-02-07T08:36:32.147-05:00Beaker is really a very handsome fellow. Isn't...Beaker is really a very handsome fellow. Isn't it fun to see how the different kinds of animals interact with each other?Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816796977553847916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-39929779604064622672012-02-06T19:57:56.729-05:002012-02-06T19:57:56.729-05:00oops, sorry about the type...should have read *wer...oops, sorry about the type...should have read *were* You can edit it...please ;) and delete this one LOLPaulahttp://vanillabeanbaker.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-29730014167873176602012-02-06T19:57:06.959-05:002012-02-06T19:57:06.959-05:00I love your photos and your stories. Good to see ...I love your photos and your stories. Good to see that none of them flew the coop while the cats, dog and kitten where in the spotlight :)Paulahttp://vanillabeanbaker.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-84256914571584762812012-02-06T19:05:27.872-05:002012-02-06T19:05:27.872-05:00Well, they should all be happy now that they'v...Well, they should all be happy now that they've had their 15 mins of fame Natalie....<br /><br />Great photos Nat, they look they are a pampered lot.<br />The Muffs are such delicate looking girls, very sweet.<br /><br />Talking about trimming spurs.......our last roosters had his spurs cut off with the angle grinder . They are such tough things when they get a bit on the long side.<br />He was wrapped in a towel and I held him while hubby cut them off. Quick and easy and no problems ....<br /><br />Sending blue sky and sunshine wishes for a great week,<br /><br />Claire :]Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742003349610251189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-31825100743060291802012-02-06T19:04:10.963-05:002012-02-06T19:04:10.963-05:00Good names!Good names!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-70873801287202892502012-02-06T19:03:58.295-05:002012-02-06T19:03:58.295-05:00Beaker will be pleased to know he has another lady...Beaker will be pleased to know he has another lady-love! :)Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-90184704311695458422012-02-06T19:03:33.729-05:002012-02-06T19:03:33.729-05:00I am pretty surprised at what the ducks put up wit...I am pretty surprised at what the ducks put up with. They certainly aren't that tolerant with each other at times!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-41213514407363505052012-02-06T19:03:05.695-05:002012-02-06T19:03:05.695-05:00They sure are, Red! they make us smile every day.They sure are, Red! they make us smile every day.Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-6185452128100852692012-02-06T19:01:25.746-05:002012-02-06T19:01:25.746-05:00Eugenia was such a good mama to her babies!Eugenia was such a good mama to her babies!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-45518254693674317122012-02-06T19:01:04.550-05:002012-02-06T19:01:04.550-05:00Marg, we have problems with predators too. I only ...Marg, we have problems with predators too. I only let ours free-range now if we are out with them. They do have an enclosed run that keeps them safe. In winter I sometimes let them spend the afternoon loose in the barn, which they like. I love fresh eggs! I have never found a snake in the coop, but I once found my hen Tina eating a small garter snake!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-26798556022310009002012-02-06T18:59:53.178-05:002012-02-06T18:59:53.178-05:00Errol is a really nice boy. He's our biggest r...Errol is a really nice boy. He's our biggest rooster, but the most mellow. And those ducks know how to stay toasty warm!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-80101874687200164382012-02-06T18:59:20.588-05:002012-02-06T18:59:20.588-05:00He's got better hair than I do!He's got better hair than I do!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-58596454679612532702012-02-06T18:59:05.877-05:002012-02-06T18:59:05.877-05:00He's quite the little ladies' man!He's quite the little ladies' man!Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-15660139369175230902012-02-06T17:16:33.879-05:002012-02-06T17:16:33.879-05:00Nice to see all your chickens and ducks :)
My mom ...Nice to see all your chickens and ducks :)<br />My mom and dad had Muscovy DuckĀ“s many years ago they where called Donald and Daisy :)Kjelle Bus aka Charlie Rascalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009550305351113507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-42497722612727732882012-02-06T14:13:10.642-05:002012-02-06T14:13:10.642-05:00I should not say this, but Beaker is my favorite. ...I should not say this, but Beaker is my favorite. <br />So handsome! (I bet he knows it!)Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09549152921396611606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-88530374366840445262012-02-06T13:36:59.420-05:002012-02-06T13:36:59.420-05:00Interesting that the ducks are bigger but the chic...Interesting that the ducks are bigger but the chickens can push them around. I guess that shows that attitude is more important than size!Evlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10119886070700514303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-68072631916493907922012-02-06T13:31:18.434-05:002012-02-06T13:31:18.434-05:00this is quite a managery ! Must be fun.this is quite a managery ! Must be fun.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10685986.post-38527599044340117512012-02-06T12:21:31.906-05:002012-02-06T12:21:31.906-05:00I have a soft spot for Eugenia. Sorry chickens.I have a soft spot for Eugenia. Sorry chickens.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817710263282488135noreply@blogger.com