DragofixUK Government Plans to Ban Small Hen Cages and All Pig Crates in England by 2030 https://veganfta.com/articles/2025/12/26/uk-government-plans-to-ban-small-hen-cages-and-all-pig-crates-in-england-by-2030/?utm_source=Mastodon
valentinziOne of our old hens (the one in the middle with the green ring) was close to dying. I think she's about 5 years old and no longer lays eggs. She already had a dark blue comb, was bloated and lethargic. I managed to save her again, or at least prolong her life a little.
What I did: I isolated the chicken briefly, gave her a raw egg to eat, massaged her crop for a few minutes and pressed it gently, then she vomited. It smelled bad. In a few hours, things started looking up again and she started slowly eating and moving.
I didn't have to save a human life, but I did save the life of an old chicken.
I don't know exactly what was wrong with the bird. Maybe she was dehydrated and had pecked too much salt. The water supply was shortly cut because the can was covered with ice for some hours. Or maybe she is just too cold and old. Chickens can withstand double-digit sub-zero temperatures, but it's important to keep their environment and nests dry and clean. No draughts. And make use of the hours of sunshine and offering fresh bales to scratch around to keep them moving.
#chickens #backyardchickens #chicken #birds #farmlife #hens #hühner
What I did: I isolated the chicken briefly, gave her a raw egg to eat, massaged her crop for a few minutes and pressed it gently, then she vomited. It smelled bad. In a few hours, things started looking up again and she started slowly eating and moving.
I didn't have to save a human life, but I did save the life of an old chicken.
I don't know exactly what was wrong with the bird. Maybe she was dehydrated and had pecked too much salt. The water supply was shortly cut because the can was covered with ice for some hours. Or maybe she is just too cold and old. Chickens can withstand double-digit sub-zero temperatures, but it's important to keep their environment and nests dry and clean. No draughts. And make use of the hours of sunshine and offering fresh bales to scratch around to keep them moving.
#chickens #backyardchickens #chicken #birds #farmlife #hens #hühner
~meoralis~𝘏𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺
☝️ This was the very first caption of the very first photo I posted on Pixelfed a year ago. It's my #Fediversary today!! 🎂
It was a photo of my three #chickens standing in the snow in front of their coop, suspiciously eyeing the white stuff that had covered the grass.
A year ago, I was so horrified and fed up with the tech bro mentality (I still am, and it's getting worse every day) that I created Pixelfed and Mastodon accounts to try them out. I'm not active much on Mastodon, other than following a few news outlets and FotoVorschlag of course. But Pixelfed, you've won my heart! 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, you lovely people, for making the past year a joy to be online! 🥹
So, as an official Fediversary post, here's another Henuary moment: Cleo, the runt of the flock, drinking some snow a few days ago. It's currently raining, and the snow has turned into soggy slush, so any chicken photos today won't be pretty.
#Lachshühner #Faverolles #hen #Huhn #Hühner #Hennen #chicken #chickens #hens #Lachshuhn #bird #birds #birdPhotography #birdsOfMastodon #ChickensOfMastodon #BackyardChickens #ChickensOfPixelFed #Birdsday #Birbsday
☝️ This was the very first caption of the very first photo I posted on Pixelfed a year ago. It's my #Fediversary today!! 🎂
It was a photo of my three #chickens standing in the snow in front of their coop, suspiciously eyeing the white stuff that had covered the grass.
A year ago, I was so horrified and fed up with the tech bro mentality (I still am, and it's getting worse every day) that I created Pixelfed and Mastodon accounts to try them out. I'm not active much on Mastodon, other than following a few news outlets and FotoVorschlag of course. But Pixelfed, you've won my heart! 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, you lovely people, for making the past year a joy to be online! 🥹
So, as an official Fediversary post, here's another Henuary moment: Cleo, the runt of the flock, drinking some snow a few days ago. It's currently raining, and the snow has turned into soggy slush, so any chicken photos today won't be pretty.
#Lachshühner #Faverolles #hen #Huhn #Hühner #Hennen #chicken #chickens #hens #Lachshuhn #bird #birds #birdPhotography #birdsOfMastodon #ChickensOfMastodon #BackyardChickens #ChickensOfPixelFed #Birdsday #Birbsday
#FotoVorschlag: Ein Sonntag im Bett // A Sunday in bed
Bei #Schnee bleiben die Mädels nicht nur am Sonntag im Bett. // When there's #snow, the girls don’t just spend Sundays in bed.
#Lachshühner #Faverolles #hen #Huhn #Hühner #Hennen #chicken #chickens #hens #Lachshuhn #bird #birds #birdPhotography #birdsOfMastodon #ChickensOfMastodon #BackyardChickens #ChickensOfPixelFed #Birdsday #Birbsday
Bei #Schnee bleiben die Mädels nicht nur am Sonntag im Bett. // When there's #snow, the girls don’t just spend Sundays in bed.
#Lachshühner #Faverolles #hen #Huhn #Hühner #Hennen #chicken #chickens #hens #Lachshuhn #bird #birds #birdPhotography #birdsOfMastodon #ChickensOfMastodon #BackyardChickens #ChickensOfPixelFed #Birdsday #Birbsday
Los40.com🎹 ■ Hens y RATA convierten la nostalgia en un himno ligero con 'Aquí estoy yo' ■ Tras 'Menos mal' y 'Días de mierda', el artista presenta 'Una mudanza', su tercer álbum de estudio, el próximo 23 de enero
https://los40.com/2026/01/10/hens-y-rata-convierten-la-nostalgia-en-un-himno-ligero-con-aqui-estoy-yo/?int=MASTODON_WORLD
#canciones #colaboracionmusical #artistas #musica #hens #danielsabater
Lee PerryI created a temporary chicken run for three special ladies being pecked by their sisters. A frizzle, A brahma, and a Warren
Vegan FTA
EditorBird flu confirmed in Pontyberem area
In response, the Welsh Government has declared a 3km Protection Zone and a wider 10km Surveillance Zone around the site. The Government says these restrictions are designed to stop the disease spreading and apply to anyone keeping poultry or other birds.
The council said its Animal Health Officers will visit homes, farms and businesses within the zones to check for birds and ensure biosecurity rules are being followed.
Officials stressed that the strain identified is dangerous for birds but presents a very low risk to people. The council added that residents who do not keep birds do not need to take any action.
Cllr Aled Vaughan Owen, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Decarbonisation and Sustainability, said:
“The identification of avian influenza in the Pontyberem area is very sad news for the poultry keeper involved, however I want to reassure residents that this virus presents a very low risk to human health. I urge the keepers of poultry or other birds in the area to follow the enhanced biosecurity measures.”
He also noted that all bird keepers across Wales remain subject to national prevention rules introduced earlier this month.
Maps showing the zones and full guidance are available on the Welsh Government website.
Map showing the 3km Protection Zone and 10km Surveillance Zone around Pontyberem following confirmation of avian influenza in poultry.The council has reminded residents that dead wild birds such as swans, geese, ducks, gulls or birds of prey should be reported to the Defra Helpline on 03459 33 55 77 (option 7).
#avianInfluenza #biosecurity #birdFlu #carmarthenshireCouncil #carmarthenshireCountyCouncil #ducks #farm #geese #hens #pontyberem #poultry #protectionZone
The Australian sanctuary @happilyheiferafter carried out a major rescue that saved the lives of almost 200 ex-battery hens. 🙌🐓
👉 https://veganfta.com/articles/2025/10/14/happily-heifer-after-saves-nearly-200-hens-from-slaughter-in-victoria-australia
#australia #chickens #hens #animalrescue #rescue
#FotoVorschlag: Federleicht // Light as a feather
Meine #Hühner werden aktuell um viele #Federn erleichtert, sie #mausern gerade, was das Zeug hält, und die beiden alten #Hennen sehen ganz gerupft aus (wächst aber jetzt alles schön nach, wie man sieht). Dazu Wind und Regen und seit heute ist auch noch Stallpflicht angesagt wegen der Vogelgrippe. Die Hühnis haben es gerade echt nicht (feder)leicht.
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My #chickens are a lot lighter now, as they're losing so many #feathers. They're in the middle of #moulting and especially the two older #hens look a bit scruffy (their feathers are growing back nicely though, as you can see). There's also rain and wind and as of today, they have to stay cooped up due to avian flu. Apologies for the pity party, I just wanted to ... shed some light on the daily struggles of our feathery friends. 😋
#Lachshühner #Faverolles #hen #Huhn #chicken #Lachshuhn #Mauser #molting #moult #molt #bird #birds #birdPhotography #birdsOfMastodon #ChickensOfMastodon #BackyardChickens #ChickensOfPixelFed #Birdsday #Birbsday
Meine #Hühner werden aktuell um viele #Federn erleichtert, sie #mausern gerade, was das Zeug hält, und die beiden alten #Hennen sehen ganz gerupft aus (wächst aber jetzt alles schön nach, wie man sieht). Dazu Wind und Regen und seit heute ist auch noch Stallpflicht angesagt wegen der Vogelgrippe. Die Hühnis haben es gerade echt nicht (feder)leicht.
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My #chickens are a lot lighter now, as they're losing so many #feathers. They're in the middle of #moulting and especially the two older #hens look a bit scruffy (their feathers are growing back nicely though, as you can see). There's also rain and wind and as of today, they have to stay cooped up due to avian flu. Apologies for the pity party, I just wanted to ... shed some light on the daily struggles of our feathery friends. 😋
#Lachshühner #Faverolles #hen #Huhn #chicken #Lachshuhn #Mauser #molting #moult #molt #bird #birds #birdPhotography #birdsOfMastodon #ChickensOfMastodon #BackyardChickens #ChickensOfPixelFed #Birdsday #Birbsday
