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lunaia-fr · 5 months ago

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One thing I wish FR auction house had would be the ability to list stuff with the option to buy for a gem price *or* a treasure price;

i.e. you could list a dragon for sale for 20,000t OR 20g (or however many gems you want the t:g ratio to be), and the buyer gets to pick if they want to pay in treasure or gems

Now, I don't mind getting messages from people who are interested in buying for alternative currency at all, I just worry that the dragon they want will sell to someone else by the time I see their message (which has happened in the past!)

#i dunno just a little quality of life thing that I've thought about in the past #maybe it would make things too complicated idk #hm #anyways just pondering #luna rambles #flight rising #hatchery owner stuff

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homeofhousechickens · 3 months ago

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It seems that Mareks revaccination in general stimulates an immune response and gives better protection but it isn't really tested or done to birds over a year old not because the vaccine doesn't work on older birds but because most places only care about meat birds making it to 8 weeks 🫠

In an ideal world there should be more research into "booster" vaccines for chickens. I was seeing some studies done on flocks in other countries that have very serious MD outbreaks and some of those studies do straight up vaccinate the grown birds and the chicks. I'll have to find it again since I was reading it last night but basically they vaccinated the chicks as day olds then waited 2 weeks and did it again then they revaccinated at point of lay and it dropped the mortality that flock compared to the ones that were just vaccinated at a day old which really does seem like it's more helpful then poultry pages let on.

I actually think it's just a time and cost thing. Hatcheries and other companies don't want to spend the money and time vaccinating adult birds which to them might die soon anyway (due to production related issues) and the vaccine isn't perfect if the bird has been exposed to wild strains so the consensus is why bother?

I think there should be more research on it for pet chickens. Many pet chicken owners would gladly give their birds a booster if it meant preventing the worst mareks symptoms.

I was telling someone else this but it reminds me how the HPV vaccine used to be refused to older women who have already had sex because they may have been exposed to the wild virus already but then studies showed that regardless the vaccine helped prevent cervical cancer so people should get it anyway because it actively prevents cancer. I feel similarly towards the Mareks vaccine.

Someone who is pursuing research related stuff might find an interesting experiment with revaccination of older chickens in positive flocks.

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coatlscoatlseverywhere · 3 years ago

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I usually throw dergs to Dad, but most of what I have now are recent purchases, stuff that I like, and or the owner's are not breeding anymore...

I almost want to do some "Spring Cleaning", but I don't know who to part with...

Like for example the Beach bum floof Gaolers are not being bred anymore, and they're now prolly considered "older."

I want to hold onto them because I'm a "collector"/hoarder...but there are new dergs I'm interested in...

I wanted more Birthday dergs, (March 22nd), birthday dergs for my brother (May 22nd), more Pride dergs etc.. But I don't have room...

And all the pretty Night warriors that are freebies if you train em'!

Not to mention other lineages, and dergs I get from friends as freebies!

I'm tempted to ask if anyone would like some of my dergs, especially if they could go to a good, preferably non-exalt home...

Fan dragons, hatchery, special eyes are off limits, not sure what else is off limits though...

I also have some Obbies in my sales tab- I think one may have had a special I.D. for I.D. hunters!

I'm kinda jealous of lairs that have their breeding dergs in their main lair, and have room most days for hatchlings, but I've got so many pretty "solo dergs..."- nothing wrong with being single, I've been single my entire life so far, so no judgement there!

#flight rising #fr #dragons #dergs #sales #dragon sales #spring cleaning

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lustertherainwing · 8 years ago

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I need a story for this intriguing new character... (Love your colouring style, by the way... you're a huge inspiration!)

shes the owner/founder of a hatchery/adoption center/foster thing! she cant have any kids of her own (nor does she really want her own) so she helps other kids go to good homes, and takes care of them while theyre under her roof <3

sum trivial stuff.......she loves soap and candles n shit like that. and likes taking care of plants and gardening. total nerd.

also shes not old.....translates roughly to late 20s in human years (i would say maybe 15/18 range for dragon years then) she just looks old and grey because...well shes kinda old lady-ish, personality-wise. mellow and loving <3

shes part of a project im gonna be workin on.......stay tuned

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josephkitchen0 · 6 years ago

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All About Orpington Chickens

Breed: Orpington chicken

Origin: 1886, Black Orpington, County Kent, England, from a Black Langshan-Black Minorca-Black Plymouth Rock cross. The Buff and White varieties were used to make up the Black Orpingtons. Cochin blood was introduced into some of the earlier strains, proven by some of the more loosely feathered specimens exhibited. The first Black Orpington came to America in 1890, and was exhibited at the Boston Show the same year. It was in 1895, however, that the Black Orpingtons were made into a large exhibit at the Madison Square Garden in New York, and its popularity soared.

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Varieties: Buff Orpington chicken, Black Orpington chicken, White Orpington chicken, Blue Orpington chicken

Temperament: Generally friendly, easily handled and calm

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Egg Color: Light brown to dark brown eggs

Egg Size: Large to extra large

Laying Habits: On average, 175 to 200 eggs per year

Skin Color: White

Weight: Cock, 10 pounds; Hen, 8 pounds; Cockerel, 8.5 pounds; Pullets, 7 pounds

Standard Description: The plumage of Orpingtons is important in order to maintain the ideal type of the breed. The feathers should be broad and smooth fitting on the deep and massive body of the fowl. The appearance of great massiveness, however, should not be secured by developing extreme length of feathers in the plumage. The sides of the body sometimes erroneously referred to as the “fluff” should be comparatively straight with full, but not profuse, feathering.

Comb: Single, of medium size, perfectly straight and upright with five well-defined points.

Popular Use: A general-purpose chicken used often for meat and eggs. Excellent rate of growth in some lines.

It isn’t really an Orpington if it has: Yellow beak, shanks, feet or skin.

Testimonial from an Orpington Chicken Owner: “I have a few heritage chicken breeds in my backyard and the Buff Orpington is one of my favorites. They are a beautiful chicken with feathers the color of the sun. Most manuals include them as a friendly chicken that works well in a backyard and in a family setting with children. I agree with that since my first Buff Orpington, aptly named Buff, was so friendly she’d sit on your lap and imitate your voice. Our Buff Orpington rooster is friendly and definitely not given to aggressive behavior. But, I do have to say that our final Buff Orpington, Kate, breaks the mold and is possibly the meanest chicken we own. She will not hesitate to peck and does not like to be handled. Overall, this is a breed I would definitely add to my flock in the future. They are generally friendly birds that are cold hardy, heat tolerant and are good brown egg layers through the winter.” – Pam Freeman at Pam’s Backyard Chickens

Sources: The Standard of Perfection, 2001 and the Orpington breed overview from The Livestock Conservancy.

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homeofhousechickens · 4 years ago

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YES HELLO I HAVE CHIMCKEN QUESTION :) 1) what are some of the friendliest chicken breeds? 2) what can chickens eat? ive seen people feed their chickens a wide variety of stuff as little treats, even some human snacks and im curious as to what kind of foods they're able to eat. are their stomachs really that versatile as to eat a liddle french fry??

Chickens love french fries! :) (except Greenie Weanie who thinks they are evil)

Chickens are omnivores and can safely eat and digest most meats, bugs, fruits, nuts, and vegetables, but they do have some foods which can be harmful or poisonous.

For example Its not a good idea to feed chickens sweets or candy often as the sugar can encourage bacterial or fungal growth in the crop, causing sour crop. If a chicken eats a peppermint candy its not the end of the world though.

FOODS TO NOT FEED

Amaranth- has growth depressing antinutrients and can make a bird sick (is safe cooked)

Avacado- just dont to many parts of the food can be harmful and its to rich and can hurt a chickens tummy.

Cabbage, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts- fine in moderation or as a treat but fed to often can cause goiters, immune issues, and reproductive issues in hens.

Cherry pits, apple seeds, avacado pit- poisonous do not feed

Raw poultry- salmonella risk just like you and me

Chocolate-obvious reasons the caffeine ect

Citrus- may inhibit calicum absorption but safe as a rare treat for nonlaying birds

Tomato or eggplant leaves- poisonous can cause heart failure

Maggots- avoiding feeding due to botulism risk

Onions-messes up flavor of eggs and causes anemia

Raw potatos- only cooked potatos are safe the skin and plant are toxic

Rhubarb-highly toxic contains high levels of oxalic acid

Raw and dry beans- can cause fatal blood clots

Any food containing Xylitol should be avoided.

This isnt a complete list or anything just some foods to watch out for :)

Junk food and high salt and fat foods (like french fries) should be a rare treat as to much fat and salt is unhealthy for chicken.

As for the most friendly chicken breeds it can depend on the breeder and the chicken breeds orgin. Breeds that have been orginally bred for show or ornamental reasons tend to be friendly, same goes for the giant dual purpose breeds but ill make a short list off the top of my head anyway.

Orpingtons-"if gold is hold" i think is a joke (if im remembering it correctly) in my favorite discord about how Orpingtons are prone to wanting to cuddle and getting jealous at their flockmates who are being cuddled. A good breed very fluffy, hatchery stock can have health issues so avoid. The Labrador retriever of chicken breeds

Silkies- pretty much orpington owners and silkie owners meet up in a back alley to beat each other up to decide who has the friendlier breed. Silkies owners win though, but not without consequences, vaulted skulls make them prone to disability and brain damage, fibromelanisosis depresses the immune system, and crests can obscure vision impacting quality of life. All things to keep in mind, its better to buy from a pet or color breeder then a hatchery or show breeder.

Brahma- huge heavy chonky, gentle giants, the second biggest chicken breed, Can be prone to heart failure but other then that very healthy breed. They are huge and fluffy the only problem is their gentle nature can get them bullied. Hatchery Brahmas are basically mutts most of the time, get from a breeder.

Leghorn- the neurotic skittish husky of chicken breeds. This breed orginates as a land race so their skittish nature aided them in feeding themselves and evading predators. Dont let their nature fool you though these birds are highly intelligent emotional birds, if raised correctly and with their issues in mind they are extremely friendly and one of the most talkative intelligent chicken breeds. People who want a chicken who will follow them around but if independent tend have a soft spot for leghorns. Prone to reproductive cancer, their lifespan is tragically short to compared to other breeds.

Serama- The smallest chicken breed with the strongest neotenious traits. Some of these chickens tend to stay in the mindset of a baby chick so they tend to be clingy and lovable just like a chick. Some lines can be prone to bird aggression and they are very dedicated and serious broodies. Seramas readily take their humans as members of the flock. Seramas shouldnt be kept like a traditional chicken due to their size

Modern Game Bantams- LEG birds, very friendly i dont have much 1 on 1 experience though

Old English Game Bantam: if your in the US some people will unknowningly sell their american Serama as OEG bantams and vice versa xD if a bird is really small and off color for OEG bantams it may be a serama. They do tend to be very friendly but some lines have bird or human aggression

Wyandotte- chunky heavy all purpose breed. Prone to loving hugs and sitting in laps if properly socialized or from a good breeder. Prone to harmless asthma like conditions

Anyone is free to suggest friendly breeds they have experienced as well :)

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josephkitchen0 · 6 years ago

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Blue and Black Australorp Chicken: A Prolific Egg Layer

Breed: Australorp Chickens

Origin: Originating in Australia, the Australorp chicken breed arrived in the 1920s in America and other parts of the world. They originated from Black Orpington chickens in Britain, which were imported to Australia, where they were mated with Langshan blood to raise their status as meat and egg birds. Since then, this heritage chicken breed’s numbers have dwindled. It was briefly placed on the Livestock Conservancy’s threatened list, and is currently labeled as a recovering breed. They are prolific brown egg layers, and even hold the world record, as one hen laid 364 eggs in 365 days, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

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Varieties: Black, Blue

Temperament: Gentle

Egg Color: Brown

Egg Size: Large

Laying Habits: 250 per year

Skin Color: White

Weight: Large Fowl: Rooster, 8.5 pounds; Hen, 6.5 pounds; Cockerel, 7 pounds; Pullet, 5 pounds; Bantam: Rooster, 2.5 pounds; Hen, 1.5-2 pounds; Cockerel, 30 ounces; Pullet; 24 ounces

Standard Description: Australorp chickens get their name from their origin as “Australian Orpingtons,” which had been called “Utility Type Orpingtons” before that. They were essentially early Black Orpingtons, and were imported into Australia around the late 1880s. They were refined for Utility purposes and later after the Orpington had been modified in Britain, exported back as Australorps in the early 1920s. They were admitted to The Standard of Perfection in 1929.

Comb: Five distinct points, upright, and ranging from deep pink to red.

Popular Use: Eggs and meat

It really isn’t an Australorp chicken if it has: Splashed or speckled colors.

Quote from an Australorp chicken owner: “My Black Australorps came from Mt. Healthy Hatchery. They have been healthy, active and friendly birds from the beginning. They are a great bird to have around kids and family. Black Australorps are beautiful additions to a backyard flock. There is nothing prettier than watching their black feathers become iridescent in the sun reflecting stunning blues and greens. These are prolific egg layers and do well in hot and cold weather. I love that Black Australorps have black legs and feet with white toenails. It almost looks like they’ve had a manicure!” – Pam Freeman of PamsBackyardChickens.com.

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josephkitchen0 · 7 years ago

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Blue Andalusian Chicken: Everything Worth Knowing

Breed Spotlight: Blue Andalusian Chicken

Origin: Blue Andalusian chickens are credited with being natives of Andalusia, a province in Spain. They originated from crossing a black fowl with one of its white sports; these two colors producing a slaty-blue fowl. In Cornwall and Devon, England, similar blue fowls were produced by crossing black and white sports. This was before Andalusians were imported into that country. They resembled the earlier Andalusians in type and color.

Standard Description: The modern Andalusian should be very symmetrical, graceful, compact, medium in size, and stately in carriage. The dull and uneven blue-colored fowl of the past has been transformed into the attractive, blue-laced breed of today by years of scientific breeding. Andalusians were admitted to the Standard in 1874.

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Conservation Status: Watch

Productivity: Andalusian chickens stand high in productivity. It is one of the best layers of eggs, an excellent winter egg producer, has white flesh with plenty of breast meat – though the carcass is not very plump, it is an active forager, rugged and hardy. The chicks feather and mature quickly; cockerels will often begin crowing at seven weeks of age. The body type, more coarse than a Leghorn, is easy to produce and maintain. – Livestock Conservancy

Varieties: Blue

Egg Color, Size & Laying Habits:

• Chalk White

• Large

• 150+ a Year

Temperament: Not a Sitter, Active

Testimonial from a Blue Andalusian chicken owner:

“Our Andalusian chicken is friendly and curious, although not exactly calm. Our hen is always on the move and not interested in being held. As a chick, she was the friendliest of the batch, and would fly up to my shoulder to be high up. I named our Andalusian Dorian Gray, because of her feather coloring, which is actually considered blue, in the chicken world. While she may not like to be held anymore, she does a great job of providing one large white egg nearly every day.” – Janet Garman, Timber Creek Farm

Coloring: Comb, Face & Wattles: Bright red Beak: Horn Eyes: Reddish bay Earlobes: Enamel white Shanks and Toes: Dark slaty blue Plumage: Shades of slaty blue Skin: White

Male Comb: Single; of medium size, smooth, straight and upright, firm and even on head; evenly and deeply serrated, having five well-defined points, the middle point slightly longer and proportionately broader than the other four; blade following slightly the curve of the neck.

Female Comb: Single; medium in size, evenly and deeply serrated, having five distinct points, the front portion of comb and first point to stand erect and the remainder of comb drooping gradually to one side; fine in texture, free from folds or wrinkles.

“One thing I learned about the rather large floppy comb of the Andalusian chicken is that the female’s comb will flop over the face. The rooster’s comb remains upright.” – Janet Garman

Weight: Large Fowl: Cock (7 lbs.), Hen (5-1/2 lbs), Cockerel (6 lbs.), Pullet (4-1/2 lbs)

Popular Use: Eggs and meat

It really isn’t a Blue Andalusian chicken if it has: Red in ear-lobes covering more than one-third of surface; red, yellow or positive white in plumage; shanks other than blue or slaty-blue.

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