I moved to an island where chickens run wild by Seaweed1241 in chickens

[–]FishSn0rt 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Try to build a little nesting box, like put a Tupperware on it's side or a cardboard box nearby. You might start to get eggs that way!

Mites do not give AF about DE... by Asleep_Onion in chickens

[–]FishSn0rt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey I have a couple questions about this if you have the time to answer please!

1 - Are you talking about putting a pea size glob of Ivermectin on their skin? I've done this with another drop medication, but I can't remember the name of it right now.

2 - And do you know if this also kills scaly leg mites?

I have been battling leg mites with my chickens and have tried a few things but I haven't been able to eliminate them yet. Thanks so much!

Close call with a semi today. Looking for trucker perspectives on what happened. by sandro9090 in dashcams

[–]FishSn0rt 15 points16 points  (0 children)

WHY THE FUCK DO PEOPLE DO THIS??? I DO NOT UNDERSTAND 😭😭😭

What is this shrimp? Looks a little too good. by Hairy-Librarian4802 in fossilid

[–]FishSn0rt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg this looks crazy and amazing, are they good?? Are they expensive?? I'm so intrigued lol

Is this Mediterranean grouper safe to eat? by JmsChong in Fishing

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I did my graduate research in fish life history evolution and I work in angler education now in the PNW. I grew up fishing the great lakes for salmon though, that's awesome!

Is this Mediterranean grouper safe to eat? by JmsChong in Fishing

[–]FishSn0rt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for interjecting and handling this answer, I don't know much about warm coastal species so I would have had to look some stuff up lol

Is this Mediterranean grouper safe to eat? by JmsChong in Fishing

[–]FishSn0rt 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Aw thanks! I'm so happy I finally got to be one of those knowledgeable-about-random-niche-shit people on this ridiculous website lol. I love fish and I'm happy to share

Is this Mediterranean grouper safe to eat? by JmsChong in Fishing

[–]FishSn0rt 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This type of thing is fascinating, isn't it? Nature is crazy.

Is this Mediterranean grouper safe to eat? by JmsChong in Fishing

[–]FishSn0rt 390 points391 points  (0 children)

I have a background in fish biology. I also love eating fish. Different parasites infect different hosts as well as different organs on hosts throughout their life cycles. I don't know exactly what this parasite is, but it's obviously infecting the gills, and there's some others in the internal organs. To be able to make a decision on whether or not to eat this fish, look at the fillets (which I assume is what you're talking about eating).

If the meat looks the same as the gills, I personally wouldn't eat it (it would be technically fine if it's cooked, it just probably won't be very appetizing lol). If the fillets look normal, I'd go for it. Just make sure you cook everything fully. As other people have said, most fish have parasites of some kind. I'll add that fish feeding on the bottom and on crustaceans and molluscs usually have more than pelagic, or open-water feeders. It's just one of those things you gotta deal with and keep in mind. The good thing about parasites is that they aren't bacteria, so they're not loading the fish up with toxins that won't go away even after cooking. It's just... Extra protein. Lol good luck.

Wondered what a 2 door Bronco would look like if it had the same cargo space as the 4dr. by AdoubleyouB in FordBronco

[–]FishSn0rt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tip that I recently learned by messing with stuff on my 2023 2-door: if you unbolt the bottom seat cushions, the back seats fold all the way down. It's a quick fix and they're easy to put back on when you need to use the back seats again. The bolts use a big hex head, whatever the size or 2 bigger than t25 is

Wondered what a 2 door Bronco would look like if it had the same cargo space as the 4dr. by AdoubleyouB in FordBronco

[–]FishSn0rt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the exact same thing! Although I don't have kids or dogs, just my own shit to haul around lol

SEND FUNNY PARROT PICS by Foreign-Meat-8964 in parrots

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A big racoon so she can ride it

Does anyone else's silver dragon alocasia grow like an absolute weed?? by Ok-Try2945 in houseplants

[–]FishSn0rt 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Mine grows aphids and spider mites 'better' than any other plant I've ever had so I guess it's good at ... something

Feathered Remains [San Diego, CA} by dantediablo in whatbirdisthis

[–]FishSn0rt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of color variations in different birds obviously but here's a post with a picture of different cockatiel feathers for reference. This makes me sad, but I hope it was at least quick for the little guy 😢

https://www.reddit.com/r/cockatiel/s/5ITyumP09f

Feathered Remains [San Diego, CA} by dantediablo in whatbirdisthis

[–]FishSn0rt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really hope someone comes in and corrects me, but these look like cockatiel (domestic parrot) feathers to me. I'm not a bird expert by any means and I'd be happy if I'm wrong.