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  • Have you got a dog crate? I use one as a broody sin-bin. Just site it in the run, where she can see and talk to the others, but out of any draughts. Cover it with something waterproof, and put layers pellets and water in. Shut her in it, and leave her there for four days and nights. You may have to do it for a week with a bully. Good luck!

    I've just been out and extended my girls' patch, so they have access to some grass for the winter. Not easy with two boinging dogs wanting to 'help' I can tell you! Idiot dog was allowed in with me and the Chooks for a while, on condition he didn't chase them, and after one wallop he got the message. After a while though, the ruddy Chooks decided it was fun to stalk him, so peace didn't last more than about half an hour - which I thought was very good, really. Definitely an improvement - maybe the Idiot is finally growing up!!
    All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
    Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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    • Ah, that's interesting. It would certainly be far simpler than rigging up a separate run etc. I've just had a quick google and I'm pleasantly surprised at the price. Poor thing will go made for several days though! No, not poor thing, evil bully - I'll keep telling myself that!
      Is there anything that isn't made better by half an hour pottering in the veg patch?

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      • Dog crates are a good investment. Mrs C it's worth isolating her ASAP as they can peck the bloody one to death on occasion when the others join in it's a nasty habit that is difficult to stop once started and the others will pick up the habit quite quickly too.

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        • Oh dear...got a sick Light Sussex.

          Found her lying on her side this morning.
          Looking pale.
          Just brought her indoors next to the woodstove.
          Don't think it's worms...can't see anything.
          Will have a closer inspection in a few minutes.

          She's only 3 years old...and a really good layer.....typical.

          Looks like I'll be wearing my nursing hat today....
          "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

          Location....Normandy France

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          • Oh dear hope she's ok after a little t & c.
            All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
            Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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            • Nah...sadly she's gone * sniff
              "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

              Location....Normandy France

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              • Bummocks!

                * Passes tissues
                All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
                Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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                • A friend of mine hatched five Lemon Pyle Brahmas this summer. Jeeeeezus are they difficult to sex!!!? They're five months old now, and it's looking like a two/three split, but none are crowing or laying yet. Looks like I may get a 'spare' Cockeral as a Christmad present.

                  Yes, me. The one who said NO Cockerels EVER AGAIN!

                  They are soooooooooo beautiful.....
                  Last edited by Glutton4...; 03-11-2014, 02:51 PM.
                  All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
                  Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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                  • Sorry to hear that, Nicos

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                    • Just goooogled Lemon Pyle Brahmas G4...oh my...how could you refuse!?!..they're stunning
                      "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                      Location....Normandy France

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                      • Yes, they are probably the most beautiful Chooks I have seen. Their feathers are sooooo soft.

                        Awfully rude, but when they run, they look exactly like a group of really fat women in ugg boots!
                        All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
                        Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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                        • Originally posted by Nicos View Post
                          Nah...sadly she's gone * sniff
                          Aww, sorry to hear it Nicos - always sad when one pops off.

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                          • Originally posted by Glutton4... View Post
                            Yes, me. The one who said NO Cockerels EVER AGAIN!

                            They are soooooooooo beautiful.....
                            Why not? Did you have a nasty one before...or was it the early morning wake up call?

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                            • A very kind Grape (RedThorn in my side) gave me a beautiful Rooster, stunning green/black and gold. I gave him a lovely home with 40odd 'Laydees' to keep him occupied. He turned into satan...
                              All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
                              Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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                              • Hmm, I had one of those! I couldn't go in the pen without a dustbin lid, he caught me off guard a few times.

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