"alex massey" <alexmass@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
news:wlVhi.35923$aS5.29247@fe1.news.blueyonder.co.uk...
> Yes, thanks Jill.
> My area of expertise is in humans: I'm just an amateur when it comes to
> poultry, and I'm sorry to have reached adulthood (which I definitely did,
> many years ago!) without a working knowledge of avian anatomy.
sorry - i have clearly taken your fistula analogy much too literally! :-)
It's even
> possible that there are others in the world with the same level of
> ignorance on the subject; Kylie may need to brace herself for more
> disappointment.
how will i cope??! <g>
> Disorders of the alimentary, urinary and reproductive systems in humans
> can cause cross contamination at all levels, with puzzling signs and
> symptoms. As Jill discerns, I merely suggested something of the same kind
> may be possible in hens.
if her eggs smell like chook poo, well, yes.
> Meanwhile, I am able to report that my three new white stars have begun to
> lay delicious snowy white eggs, which I will be having for breakfast!
yum. my newest chooks haven't laid yet - they are old enough but i think
it's just too cold. some of my older hens thought they were back on the lay
but have evidently changed their minds. damn this winter business. all the
eggs we _are_ getting are already earmarked for other people. we REALLY want
to eat loads of eggs but are going to have to wait!!!!!
kylie
