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Posted on September 20, 2015September 20, 2015 by jimkingPosted in Chickens, PoultryTagged Buff Orpington, Chickens, Laying an egg, Poultry, video. Leave a comment

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Day 2 of health work on farms. I am a Certified Poultry Tech which means Chicken Phlebotomist according to the Dept of Agriculture. I only do it to ensure kids in our county's 4-H program can show their birds (including our own). This weekend I will be doing the birds on our farm and then driving to Harrisburg with all the samples on Monday to deliver to the lab. That's part of why we did blood tests on our goats yesterday since I'm making the drive anyway. #4-H #4h #4hfair #poultryshowing #bluebarnyard #homestead #homesteading #countrylifeforme

Today was herd health day at Blue Barnyard. All the goats were weighed, bloodwork drawn, hooves trimmed, Famacha score checked, and each received their copper or BoSe depending on needs. It's a physical, stinky, interesting day that couldn't be accomplished without help. Steph @emeighfamilyfarming is the one drawing blood while I wrassle goats. We had a new helper today who jumped right into the mix. Gathering data like weights, and their Famacha is a great hands-on way for us to know our goats. The personalities really come out on a day like today. Fingers crossed for positive pregnancy tests on a few does and clean herd test on our newest herd members. #goathealth #bluebarnyard #homestead #homesteading #homesteadlife #goatfarmer #farmher #homesteadher #nigeriandwarfgoats #dairygoats

Brave chicken. Henny Penny is the 7 lb Red Ranger that Adrienne saved when the rest went to "freezer camp" last fall. She lives with the rest of Adrienne's flock. It's funny to see her with a Silkie hen and the Bantam Cochins that Adrienne raises. The coop for these birds is within the pen for May and Bear. So far the pups barely notice the birds. My hope is to desensitize the dogs to the goofy movements and sounds from the birds to help them become better livestock guardians. #turkishshepherd #livestockguardiandog #turkishkangal #bozshepherd #kangal #lgdintraining #LGD #herdprotector

This morning's storms tired Dixie out. All that sniffing I guess. She's 11 months old now. #dixiethedestroyer #hounddog #coonhoundsofinstagram #blackandtancoonhound #houndsofinstagram #houndlovers

Parousing books while at Tractor Supply. Do I need a book to know how to speak chicken? Hmmm. I did ponder over buying the latest edition of Storey's Guide to Raising Dairy Goats. I use the old version as a resource often. #bluebarnyard #countrylifeforme #backyardchickens #backyardgoats

Dixie insists on sniffing during storms. She isn't content to look out the window either. Then the booms happen and she runs back to my room briefly. #dixiethedestroyer #houndsofinstagram #coonhoundsofinstagram #houndlovers #summerstorm #bluebarnyard #countrylifeforme

After receiving medical care for our poison, we worked in the front yard together. Jim took down another 12-15 trees today. Goats received plenty of branches to enjoy. The pasture is coming together. We will have plenty of firewood, that's for sure.

Today we sought treatment for poison Sumac. It sucks. We received shots and topical cream. Thankful for the quick trip headed toward comfort. Poor Jim is absolutely covered. It's on my face, belly, sparsely on my legs and in my left ear. #bluebarnyard #homestead #homesteading #farmlife

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