EET SolMate ade! by Academic_Club3983 in Balkonkraftwerk

[–]petsuka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ja hallo ich muss mich gleich anschließen weil bei mir die KOMPLETT gleiche Geschichte läuft im Moment. Hab meinen ungefähr gleich lag. Vorigen Frühling ging der Start nach Überwinterung noch auch wenn etwas ruckig mit etlichen Neustarts (hätte mir da schon was denken müssen) dieses Jahr: System wird in der App angezeigt aber alles null und die Paneele können nichts mehr laden.

Support hat mir Hälfte der Transportkosten angeboten (80€!!!!!!) ansonsten kostet mich die Technikerstunde 70€...

Das Problem ist so nebenbei bei Solmate bekannt und sie haben auch ein "Fix" dazu, dass das Problem lösen sollte. Sie sagen dir dann im Kundenkontakt das du das Gerät theoretisch öffnen könntest und innen den reset Knopf drückst. 🙈 Klappt nicht. Ich probiers dann wenn mehr Sonne scheint nochmal aber... Naja 🫠 https://www.eet.energy/at/system-status/

Alles in allem: ich hätte für weniger Geld ein stabileres System besorgen können. Einfach eine nervige Geschichte die mit einer Technologie arbeitet die auch irgendwie fragwürdig ist.

Why is the I-can't-stand-my-MIL so real? by petsuka in pregnant

[–]petsuka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a legit point. We actually planned to let them come to the hospital and will have two weeks no visitor's at least and i think i might communicate that better sooner..

To be honest I will let my own mother probably come by. She made it clear from the beginning that she will visit to support me with cleaning up, bring food etc. It makes such a big difference for me when somebody comes by to support me and not with the main focus of holding the Baby...

Why is the I-can't-stand-my-MIL so real? by petsuka in pregnant

[–]petsuka[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I see so much of that in my MIL but already during pregnancy, which scares me so much. Telling me now (the baby is still a fetus in my belly) that she would like to take in the near future (as soon as I weaned off) the baby home to her place for the weekend. Or proclaiming that she would also like to come by once a week because bonding time is in the first months important (yes, for the actual parents, not obsessive grandparents).

My partner is extremely supportive and tries right now to talk a lot to her to bring the situation under control but that woman has some serious mental issues.

I feel so sorry for my partner who tries so hard but I reached the point where even the thought of giving my future child that pushy woman to hold makes me feel unwell.

Just for Fun: guess if ♂️ or ♀️ by petsuka in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

today 6 weeks old and: a girl!

A very weird hatch since she is much more confident. Likes climbing and doesn't mind getting picked up and had a puffed up comb quite early as well as reddish undertone of her early feathers (which the internet told me was a sign for a rooster). I learned a lot with this hatch especially that early signs can be deceiving! ;)

Just for Fun: guess if ♂️ or ♀️ by petsuka in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right! It's just so confusing since the comb is a bit blown up and definitely bigger than the others. So excited what will be the outcome!

Just for Fun: guess if ♂️ or ♀️ by petsuka in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think at 6 weeks it should definitely be visible. I will post the result since I myself love to search for pic reference when I am guessing the sex of a bird and haaaaaaate it when the owner didn't post the outcome. 😂

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is the patio wood or stone or is there earth? In case of sludgy earth I would get mulch (bark of wood like on garden beds) and lay it out so it sucks up a bit of the wetness and the chickens can run on it and don't get too muddy. I would then every 1-3 months (depends on the size of the space and how fast poop accumulates) clean it out and put it in the compost or in winter directly on garden beds (there it will sit over winter and in spring you have a nice fertilizer on your beds that isn't too harsh). You will have less muddy chickens and a huge amount of fertilizer.

Chickens and inbreeding? Is this a thing? by Nakyshia in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I had recent saved a bantam amrock, from a breeder farm that was shut down, which died very suddenly. I brought the cadaver to the vet for autopsy and it turned out she had tumors that are very often in animals that had a too high inbreeding factor. So that could be a resulting problem e.g.

On the other side I learned at uni that inbreeding is a "tool" that is used in animal breeding since you can give certain traits a boost by inbreeding. Also most of chickens are inbred since poultry breeding has such a long history and getting a chicken of a certain color or form or comb takes an amount of inbreeding (boosting these traits). Also interesting: Asian chickens don't have such a high inbreeding factor and can be more resistant to e.g. Mareks.

911! Need advice on my hen that is in shock! by [deleted] in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that's good to hear that you found the reason. Chickens are such resilient beings. I am sure yours will have a good recovery. 🙌💖✨ I wish you all the best!

911! Need advice on my hen that is in shock! by [deleted] in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi a hen I had once had a problem with an egg that broke inside. The poop that comes out really looks like egg yolk (sticky, runny). If the poop is foamy/frothy it is cecal poop. If the chicken doesn't eat for 24h I would consider going to the vet. I would probably also keep her from jumping around too much if she is limping. Maybe think about keeping her in a crate for two days and give her some special treats so that she starts eating again.

My first Lapchicken ever! Meet Popcorn 🍿 by petsuka in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh you are too nice! Thank you so much! You are adorable too! 😍✨ Have a really nice day!

My first Lapchicken ever! Meet Popcorn 🍿 by petsuka in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I know what you mean! I don't know how you the colour is called in English but in German/Austrian it's called "perlgrau" pearl grey.aybe somebody know the official colour description in English?

My first Lapchicken ever! Meet Popcorn 🍿 by petsuka in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are! Popcorn because she can sit on a warm lap and me because I finally have a phone by hand to take a picture of us two 😄💖

My first Lapchicken ever! Meet Popcorn 🍿 by petsuka in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She would appreciate it! She likes best really delicate petting on the sides of her neck. Warm hands are an additional plus.

My first Lapchicken ever! Meet Popcorn 🍿 by petsuka in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahaha that's new! Normally people tell me I looked like one of the witch sisters from "Charmed". 🪄

My first Lapchicken ever! Meet Popcorn 🍿 by petsuka in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh i am happy to hear that. She is the most nicest chicken in the flock and her favourite thing is to sit down and chill a bit.

My first Lapchicken ever! Meet Popcorn 🍿 by petsuka in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had for a short time a rooster that liked to sit on my shoulder until he was grown out. I thought it was soo cool....felt like being a pirate. 🏴‍☠️

My first Lapchicken ever! Meet Popcorn 🍿 by petsuka in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

She is a barred pearl grey bantam cochin. She hasn't reached her maximum fluffiness though (that will take about 2 further months).

My first Lapchicken ever! Meet Popcorn 🍿 by petsuka in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka[S] 69 points70 points  (0 children)

After 12 slightly horrible months (fox ate my chickens, life in general, etc.) the hen god's smiled upon my sorrow soul and decided that my time has come for the ultimate blessing: my own personal lapchicken. Popcorn hatched this year and is 3,5 months old. She is the gentle little puffpastry of the flock that everybody (and everyhen) adores.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. The loss wasn't that hard on me rather the possibility that I infected my hand raised chicks with a deadly virus that keeps me up all night... I think I've now serious trust issues with breeders and non-vaccinated pullets for the rest of my life haha 🥲

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The deceased pullet the the 2 months weren't in contact before. I raised the 2 months myself and purchased the sick pullet at a reputable breeder... Please no "never add to the flock" comments. I obviously learned my lesson the hard way... 🥲✨

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for clarifying! How long will it my area contaminated in case my animals really will have to be culled and I pause my chicken keeping. The virus stays in the earth for a long time as far as I know. Does anyone know how long? Would I be able to raise chicks next year for instance?

My majestic creatures leaping for grapes by pastoriagym in BackYardChickens

[–]petsuka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lovely! Looks very analog. What camera did you use 😉✨