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Update: Scarlett died this morning. I tried everything I could, except draining her, but from more experience than I want to have, I know it would not have saved her. Two down from the original Dirty Dozen Plus One.
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Aw, that's terrible. I'm so sorry. Yes, Scarlett was young and pretty and just a good hen, albeit a bit nutty at times (not as much as her sister, Shelby, though, ack)So sorry Cynthia. That's terrible. We had to put a young kitty down here this past weekend, so we are both miserable. Scarlett was so young.
Yes, Mace was playing possum! Actually, that incident showed me how wise of a leader Bodie really is. He did not allow any other roosters to become involved and when Mace surrendered, instead of still beating on him to the point of killing him, which many roosters would have done, he just walked away. I was very impressed. I've always thought he was a great head rooster and that really cemented my opinion of him. Naturally, Mace was out first when the big group got out so he would have taken on any of the roosters invading his space. I'm just glad it was Bodie, not the others. It might not have ended so well for Mace. Mace has a high opinion of his skills, as does Axel, both troublemakers. They are both Bodie's sons, obvious with the resemblance. And Dane, who is in the big group and not causing any trouble, is very mild-mannered just like his sire, Gunnar. Neither want to fight so they will never be top dog in there. They are so handsome, though. I'd prefer their genes over Bodie's with his not-so-perfect comb, but I guess it doesn't matter since I have no plans to add to that group. Wish the broodies would get the message, ugh.Mace was playing possum? Probably a good idea when you are losing a fight. Hate it when gates aren't latched. Causes chaos every time. Glad you got them straightened out Cynthia.
I guess boys are already fighting. Here it was my two older muscovy Drakes rolling around like a pair of Tasmanian devils. Too warm this winter. Gives the males too much time to think of trouble making.
Well, Mina is still alive, having multiple seizures every day, but she comes out of it and carries on. Bonnie, Ms. Separated Wing, has had no more fainting spells that I have seen, but her poop is very green and she is definitely not eating much. Axel sticks to her like glue, not understanding why she sits so much. Often, he'll just go outside without her, but not for long. He's a good little rooster, but when Bonnie is gone, I'll have to figure out other arrangements for him, maybe give him Wren, the crotchety, way too broody, splash bantam Cochin from the Dane/Axel group. She's a snarky little thing when she isn't broody so now, she's just really grumpy. They've turned a year old now-Dane, Axel, Phoebe (love that girl's coloring), Wren and Dove.How are your chickens doing Cynthia? My naughty Bantam boys have been fighting already due to the warmer temperatures here.