I got a chicken. And EGGS! Updated photos pg 4

[tikibirds]

There are some breeds of chickens, which are SUPER gross, that they have to be processed at a certain time or they literally explode

  Like dead whales explode?

[mlp4me]

Anything new to report? I hope she's doing a bit better now that it's been a few days. (I read this thread and continue to remind myself why I don't like to eat meat.) Pictures please!

[Gator]

I have one bad pic of her huddled in a cage after her fall , but I'll try to take a good one tomorrow.  I only work a half day so I'll be able to spend some time with her.
She likes to eat weeds.  Still a pain to catch.  I named her Bernadette after a character on the television series The Big Bang Theory.

[Leave a Whisper]

There are some breeds of chickens, which are SUPER gross, that they have to be processed at a certain time or they literally explode

  Like dead whales explode?

What?

Post Merge: March 20, 2018, 07:27:58 PM

I have one bad pic of her huddled in a cage after her fall , but I'll try to take a good one tomorrow.  I only work a half day so I'll be able to spend some time with her.
She likes to eat weeds.  Still a pain to catch.  I named her Bernadette after a character on the television series The Big Bang Theory.

Somehow that seems a very suitable name for a chicken

[Mewtwofan1]

There are some breeds of chickens, which are SUPER gross, that they have to be processed at a certain time or they literally explode

  Like dead whales explode?

Beg pardon? Okay. We’ve gone too far, mixing explosives and poultry.

[BlackCurtains]

Whales can bloat and burst due to gas build up. It can happen with cows too. Well actually, it can happen with anything that decomposes under the right circumstances.

[Strawberry Swirl]

Thank you SO much for saving the baby! I’m one of those that thinks All animals deserve to be treated well, even ones people tend to be afraid of like spiders or ones used for food. Chickens can make great pets, I have one friend (who is actually a member here) who has chickens and my mother has one that owns them too.

To be honest it seems to be left up to chance whether or not they want anything to do with you, my friend’s certainly did not when I visited their pen but mom’s friend’s ate right out of my hand! Eiher way they were TOO precious.

I loved my chickens.  They were awesomely sweet pets.  The longest-living one simply wanted to cuddle on your lap and have her wattles rubbed.  She made happy chicken noises... it was so calming...

Also adoring this comment.

[Leave a Whisper]

I loved my chickens.  They were awesomely sweet pets.  The longest-living one simply wanted to cuddle on your lap and have her wattles rubbed.  She made happy chicken noises... it was so calming...

Aww. That's soo cute!

[mlp4me]

Whales can bloat and burst due to gas build up. It can happen with cows too. Well actually, it can happen with anything that decomposes under the right circumstances.

Happens to greyhounds too, lol. Then they burp (or have to go in for major surgery stomach).

I have one bad pic of her huddled in a cage after her fall , but I'll try to take a good one tomorrow.  I only work a half day so I'll be able to spend some time with her.
She likes to eat weeds.  Still a pain to catch.  I named her Bernadette after a character on the television series The Big Bang Theory.

Glad to hear she's eating and what a great name!

[lovesbabysquirmy]

We inherited our mostly feral chickens from our neighbor... so when we first got them, I spent about an hour everyday reading kids' poetry to them so they would get used to the sounds of human speech and laughter.  I would expect Bernadette to be a cranky featherbutt for awhile  

Awesome that her natural instincts are taking over and she is eating food! 

[Gator]

Here she is.  Her first day on plain ground.
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[BlackCurtains]

Aww <3 Has she warmed up to you at all?

[Gator]

No.  But she's going to have to get used to me handling her daily until I can afford to finish the fence.  We're afraid our shetland pony will run into that exercise pen during the night, so we'll put Bernie up for the night and collapse the exercise pen for pony's safety.

[lovesbabysquirmy]

awww she is so sweet!

[Beldarna]

She has the stern look of Bernadette for sure. Awesome name.. and her pen looks really nice. Hopefully she'll warm up to you soon.