Good morning from the Clucker Compound. Leia and Blue are outside for a bit. Artemis, Luna, Kore, and Hope are very competitive with the pecking order, so Blue will not be going back to that coop until we move into the Palace. Chickens are flock animals and they need their friends. The heat should be easier today. My house is at 78 so it’s not a shock to them. Leia and Blue also have access to AC in this coop if they need it. #surprise #flock #chickens #petchickens #princessleia #blue #ilovechickens #fcancer
We’re trying! We need some clouds. It’s so hot. Chickens body temps are between 105-107 F. In this heat they are susceptible to dehydration and heat stroke. They don’t sweat and are wearing basically a feather coat. So I feel for them. We also don’t get these types of temperatures here in Maryland. This is very unseasonal and strange. Yes I know they are “jungle fowl” but they are my pets and I am worried. #petchickens #heatwave #maryland #mdbackyardchickens #chickenkeeping
Good morning from Leia and Blue! It’s still going to be hot today so they cannot go out. We’re trying a new approach with Leia. She is very thin. If she was on a body scale she would be a 1 or a 2. So she’s lost a lot of weight. The antibiotics have been rough on her little system. Today I made a mash of @purinafeedgreatness with some rooster booster probiotics and electrolytes, some molasses for added calories, and some @grubterra . The Purina is a flock raiser and I’m supplementing with these other things based on Leia and Blue’s needs. They will get some milk thistle in their snack this afternoon for liver support per my vet. #chickens #housechickens #beattheheat #princessleia #ilovechickens #fcancer
It’s never ending struggle #gardeningwithchickens #chickens #luna #plants #urbanhomestead
Leia hates this heat. #princessleia #heatwave #fcancer #chickens #housechicken
We talked with Dr Paul from @betterflock about the benefits of their products, heat tips, and answered some nutrition questions! It was a great live! #betterflock #chickens #hens #roosters #chicks #chickennutrition #backyardchickens #petchickens #backayrdpoultrymag
We’re going live today with @feedadditives_agranco from @betterflock come join us! #beattheheat #chickenkeeping #mdbackyardchickens #backyardchickens
Let’s go get some eggs. I actually brought a basket this time instead of using my shirt or pockets. As always it’s #chaos #freeeggs #chickens #backyardchickens #awkward
Leia wanted to take some selfies. I think she did a marvelous job! #selfie #chickens #princessleia #cutepet #petchickens
Check out Olive! We got her a onesie instead of a cone of shame. She got spayed today. So now we spend the rest of the day on the @omletusa donut. #olive #jackrussell #jackrussellterrier #spayandneuter #dogs #puppies #onesie
Luna coming in hot with great advice from @shining_nathan #advice #touchgrass #luna #rbf #relatable #snark #classy #chickensofinstagram
Blue update #fcancer #chickens #blue #chickenkeeping #update