Ducks are ringing

[trystinn]

Thanks to the 'egg-celent' keastree, I now have duck-sized poultry bands. I'm working on a system for organizing the ducks so I know at a glance who is who.

Rings on the left leg denote flock identity, i.e. home flock KCs (light blue) vs. new additions (Lucy, Ethel & Esmerelda = white), health problems (egg binding, lame = brown) and likelihood of becoming dinner (black). Since some of my home flock gals are "onlys", I don't worry about them, i.e. I have only one Black Swede (Babs), Runner (Luca), and Rouen (Nera). The home flockers that are harder to determine are the KCs (Lucky Penny, Madame & Bianca) and the new Silver Swedes (Granny & Nanny)& Silver Swedes/KC mixes (Agnes & Tiff).

Rings on the right leg denote laying ability. Each day I palpitate the abdomens of the gals with the 'droopy diaper' effect, a swelling that generally denotes the presence of an egg. Those gals get a ring. At the end of the week, I'll add up the rings to see who my performers are. Consistent non-performers will be scheduled for processing.

Friday - purple
Saturday - blue
Sunday - green
Monday - yellow
Tuesday - orange
Wednesday - brown
Thursday - black

Comments

[keastree.livejournal.com]

First thought: You have the soul of an accountant. Know that?

Second thought: I wonder if the ducks are capable of casting curses and if they know *I* unleashed your inner accountant upon them.

Third thought: Guineas. We can fix with with guineas.

[tryst-inn.livejournal.com]

The soul of an accountant? Yes, indeed. I have an Associates in Accounting.

I need to get the phrase "Lay or Else" in Latin chiseled above the coop.

[wild-heart.livejournal.com]

Consistent non-performers will be scheduled for processing.

aka Beatings will continue until morale improves.

[tryst-inn.livejournal.com]

Pretty much, the only difference is - I beat with a hatchet! *WEG*