January 25th, 2010 AndrewD
We have had our chicken for approx one year. And they were at point of lay when we recioeved them (so approx 4-5 months old). Anyway we were getting between 2-3 eggs per day from our 3 Isa Browns. Then without warning, no eggs or maybe a single egg. We notice some feathers around the place. What is it, a mite, lice, do I bath it or visit the vet?
No, chickens molt. They shed old feathers and grow new ones. During this time they stop producing eggs and put all their energy into feathers. Apparently we need to give them some more protein (bug patrol needed). Anyway we are still getting a single egg a day so one is still leaying.
Feathers from molting chickens
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January 25th, 2010 AndrewD
Over the break we had two quick trips away, both involving water. The first was spent with friends for two days down at Currarong (near Nowra on Beecroft Peninsula surrounded by Navy land and National Parks), 1 block away from the beach. The time was spent in the water, drinking beer and eating seafood.
Lynsey basically spent time with her friends and Lee-Ann and I took Alyssa to the beach and for walks on the rocks.
Some of the wildlife - feathered variety
Some of the wildlife - crab (hidden in the rocks)
A week later we decided to venture down to Wee Jasper near Yass for an overnite camp. Wee Jasper is a small town approx 55kms from Yass. You have Carey Caves and Goodradigbee River. We camped right on the river at the Swing Bridge Reserve (one of approx 4 reserves).
To the left of our tent
To the right of the tent
Alyssa going with the flow
Lynsey floating by
For more on Wee Jasper – http://www.weejasperreserves.com.au/
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