COMPLETELY QUACKERS!: Some pictures to end the year with

Monday, 28 December 2009

Some pictures to end the year with

I spent such a chilly but happy half an hour with my lovely critters today. Friends old & new. What a wonderful year I've had with them, full of treasured memories to keep forever.

As this year closes I'd just like to send HAPPY NEW YEAR wishes to you all. I hope 2010 will be full of love, harmony & happiness & I look forward to sharing new adventures with you.

........... Oooo, and don’t forgot to make a wish on the full BLUE MOON on New Year’s Eve. It's magical you know.

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John Going Gently28 December 2009 at 23:35
lovely pics.....I look forward to reading lots in the new year!!!!!!!!!!!!!
have a good onex
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aromatic28 December 2009 at 23:43
Lovely photographs!! Its been good sharing 2009 adventures with you and look forward to many more in 2010. Wishing you and yours a very Happy and Peaceful New Year!!
Much Love, Jane xxx
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Ferris Jay31 December 2009 at 15:56
Love the photos.

Thanks for sharing them and thanks for reminding me about the blue moon - I had forgotten (must be due to going OTT browsing the seed catalogues)

Also, thanks for all your comments and support throughout the year.

Happy 2010,

X Ferris
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Anonymous4 January 2010 at 14:14
Just been looking at the lovely pictures of your girls. I am sure I will get the bug like you and have this many in 5 years time!

A very happy new year to you too, may it be peaceful and enlightening xx
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Fran11 August 2010 at 15:31
Oh-- that's a beautiful crested duck. Do I see this correct. Does he has two tufts?
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My Poultry Keepers Tip of the Month

April - Try adding Apple Cider Vinegar to your chicken's water for 1 week per month or 2 days per week. It's a great all round tonic.
May - As the weather gets warmer so the dreaded red mite starts to appear again. Make sure you regularly treat your henhouse/birds to keep these pests at bay.
June - if you feed kitchen & garden scraps to your chooks it is important that they are not contaminated with animal products, eg. milk, eggs, cheese, meat scraps.
July - don't forget to make sure your birds have plenty of fresh water & shade in the heat of Summer.
September - maybe now is the time to worm your chickens with Flubenvet before the Winter months.
October - If you supplement your laying hen's diet with grain or corn, only feed it in the late afternoon to make sure they are eating enough layer's pellets or mash for their nutritional needs.
November - hens can get coughs & colds just like we can, but a good way to help prevent this is to add either garlic granules or a fresh clove of garlic to your bird's water.
December - to help poultry generate extra body heat to keep them warm on cold nights give them a carbohydrate feed such as corn/cracked maize before bedtime.
January - in freezing weather coat your chicken's ear tips, comb & wattles with Vaseline to prevent frostbite.
February - if your chickens show signs of illness Colloidal or Highly Stable Silver is a very good, natural antiseptic & antibacterial remedy. I got mine from www.happychicks.co.uk.
March - don't forget to swap back from mixed corn to plain wheat as a treat for your chickens as the weather gets warmer. They don't need the extra calories in the corn now & over weight chickens can have health problems just as we can. Now also would be a good time to give your chickens their Spring worming with Flubenvet.

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Monday, 28 December 2009

Some pictures to end the year with

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