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Great idea!Try the library! I am cheap too and only watch movies once they are available to check out at the library, haha.
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Great idea!Try the library! I am cheap too and only watch movies once they are available to check out at the library, haha.
I'm so glad to hear that. I am no expert and not a vet, just an ordinary chicken keeper with a few years experience, so I can only advise based on what I would do in the same situation. I did feel a period of adjustment (and continued healing) was needed, since it really was so recent that she lost her feet. Her life has changed dramatically and she has to find her way with it first. Maybe next year for chicks, but you'll know if/when it's right. I know you will put her interests first.I am glad you replied, because i wanted to comment further on the idea of letting Matilda brood chicks. In all honestly i wasnt convinced raising chicks would be too much for her to handle. Instead, i thought doing so might ease her boredom and give her something to do. But i deferred to the advice from you and @penny1960 because the idea of chicks for Matilda this year seemed too much for ME.
After the first few days Matilda spent outside, i understood the wisdom in yall's advice. She was visibly stressed and on semi-high alert the first day while amongst her flock. Likely from not knowing what treatment to expect from the others. I saw her give a few small pecks to some hens who invaded her space, and those hens quickly retreated. Most hens paid her no mind at all. One hen did exhibit intentions to bully Matilda, who could not easily retreat. When i saw that hen bully another hen too, i put the bully in detention for a few hours and all was well. But Matilda was Noticeably tired after spending hours outside, & so yes i now clearly see chicks would have left her exhausted. Also, she would have been going outside full-time as the summer heat commenced full-force, & that would not be good for her health either.
But the Biggest reason letting her currently brood chicks would have been a Horrible idea is because of her aforementioned scratchy feet. Footless or not, im certain she would have nevertheless done her best to scratch out all the chick starter from the chick feeder. And almost certainly would have injured her still-healing feet. So thanks again for your input on that matter; im very glad i heeded it. And Matilda's stumps thank you too!
Are you serious? Great minds think alike!I'm so glad to hear that. I am no expert and not a vet, just an ordinary chicken keeper with a few years experience, so I can only advise based on what I would do in the same situation. I did feel a period of adjustment (and continued healing) was needed, since it really was so recent that she lost her feet. Her life has changed dramatically and she has to find her way with it first. Maybe next year for chicks, but you'll know if/when it's right. I know you will put her interests first.
I haven't read to the end of the thread yet, but if you haven't yet chosen a name for her friend, can I suggest Miss Honey? She was the wonderful kind teacher who adopted Matilda in the Roald Dahl story (also Danny de Vito movie).
I know right!!!Are you serious? Great minds think alike!
I was thinking the same thing, now that Miss Honey has an official name, i need to get a new picture of them together! I've been amazed how many times ive looked down at Matilda to see Miss Honey standing near her. Its not like they are joined at the hip continuously, but Miss Honey definitely checks on Matilda lot. Below is another "flock" photo, with Miss Honey standing to the left of Matilda.I think we need a picture of Miss Honey and Matilda together. Or, another picture!