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post #4811 of 5417
3/20/12 at 3:44pm

Hi everyone, Sam, my husband had to mow the grass today in So. Ohio. Earliest we have ever had to do that. I think I wll be going home next Tuesday if we can get help on board for Mom by then. It wll be good to get back to the farm even if I have to come back to Ca in a few weeks.

amazing husband who puts up with (and enjoys) an ever growing menagerie of chickens (two many to count)  I'M A HATCHAHOLIC! 1 wolf dog, I crazy rescue shepherd ,9 barn cats. Growing our own hops for home-brew. We moved here to retire, LOL

 

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amazing husband who puts up with (and enjoys) an ever growing menagerie of chickens (two many to count)  I'M A HATCHAHOLIC! 1 wolf dog, I crazy rescue shepherd ,9 barn cats. Growing our own hops for home-brew. We moved here to retire, LOL

 

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post #4812 of 5417
3/20/12 at 5:59pm

Yes indeed Opa!  Thank-you for the ray of sunshine today!


Edited by peepacheep - 3/20/12 at 6:04pm
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post #4813 of 5417
3/20/12 at 6:06pm

rrrmama, glad to hear things are falling into place and you can get home for a spell.

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post #4814 of 5417
3/20/12 at 8:10pm

Wyandottes, Columbian and critter pics3-3-12 077.jpg

 

woot.gif  My wonderful husband showed me a round-a-bout way to get photos posted here.

Woohoo!!!

 

This was my test try... Sorry Folks. Anytime the camera comes out,  here on the Funny Farm,

so do all the hams! That's Larry in the background and Bandit in front of him. Seems like some kid is always 

sticking out their tongue in the photos...

  Try to live your life like you are worth the price Jesus paid.

Bantams: Blue, Black Wyandottes~ Black Cochin~D'uccles~Br Leghorns~Barred Rocks Large Fowl: White Leghorns~Polish
"You need chickens. It's in your blood."  my incredibly understanding and indulgent husband!

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  Try to live your life like you are worth the price Jesus paid.

Bantams: Blue, Black Wyandottes~ Black Cochin~D'uccles~Br Leghorns~Barred Rocks Large Fowl: White Leghorns~Polish
"You need chickens. It's in your blood."  my incredibly understanding and indulgent husband!

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post #4815 of 5417
3/23/12 at 4:29am
Thread Starter 
  • Opa
  • Opa-wan Chickenobi

So far this year the weather has been downright strange.  First we start out with below normal snowfall amounts.  I only used my snowblower once or twice all winter.  Then the temperatures were much above normal which didn't allow the lakes to freeze as deeply as normal.  Now the meteorologists are saying that those to factors are underlying factors in the above normal temperatures we are currently experiencing.  Temperatures approaching 90 degrees in March.  That's completely unheard of and the weather is breaking all kinds of records like the highest recorded temperature in March and the longest continuous days above 70.

 

Flowers are popping up everywhere.  Fruit trees are budding out.  Even lawns are needing to be mowed.  I've never needed to mow my lawn until the end of April or even the first of May so having to mow it in March is insane.  I'm concerned about what will happen to the flowers and fruit trees when our weather returns to normal. 

 

 

When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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When having problems with chickens stop and think, what would Harlan do?
I've dealt with many thorns in my life and the flower is always worth the effort.

6 Nest rollout nest box plans  http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/287684/new-rollout-nest-design-picture-heavy-edited-1-21

Smoker plans http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/721017/opas-recirculating-smoker

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post #4816 of 5417
3/23/12 at 8:30am

Of course Sam, that's assuming it IS going to return to normal.. One can never be too certain about weather...   Will  

The old hermit in the desert...

 

Do all things with honor, fairness, and justice..
Protect the innocent.. Defend the weak..
When all have abandoned you,
you must still face the truth in your own heart,
for within its boundaries lie the true nature of your humanity...
 

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The old hermit in the desert...

 

Do all things with honor, fairness, and justice..
Protect the innocent.. Defend the weak..
When all have abandoned you,
you must still face the truth in your own heart,
for within its boundaries lie the true nature of your humanity...
 

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post #4817 of 5417
3/23/12 at 2:19pm

Good news, bad news. I have found round the clock caregivers for my mom. At $125 per day it is a bit expensive, but she has adequate savings to cover it. The bad news is the hospice DR and nurse visited her today and the outlook is not good. Barring a miracle, she may have only a few weeks at the most. The way she is suffering I think a shorter time would be better. Her lungs are filling with fluid and she is totally unable to get out of bed or even sit up. No quality of life. )Prayers please that her suffering is not too great. Thanks everyone for  your kind and ecouraging words.

amazing husband who puts up with (and enjoys) an ever growing menagerie of chickens (two many to count)  I'M A HATCHAHOLIC! 1 wolf dog, I crazy rescue shepherd ,9 barn cats. Growing our own hops for home-brew. We moved here to retire, LOL

 

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amazing husband who puts up with (and enjoys) an ever growing menagerie of chickens (two many to count)  I'M A HATCHAHOLIC! 1 wolf dog, I crazy rescue shepherd ,9 barn cats. Growing our own hops for home-brew. We moved here to retire, LOL

 

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post #4818 of 5417
3/23/12 at 4:55pm

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President of the Welsummer Club of North America & BYC Member since 4/11/2002 and Appenzeller Spitzhaubens

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President of the Welsummer Club of North America & BYC Member since 4/11/2002 and Appenzeller Spitzhaubens

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post #4819 of 5417
3/23/12 at 5:00pm
So sorry to hear such sad news - and I hope she does not suffer long. And hugs to you, honey.

Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



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Home of the world's cutest dachshund, one crazy blue heeler, two cats,
              one fat pony, and many (but not too many!) chickens

              Can anyone tell me, how many are too many chickens?

 



My Chickens
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/1muttsfans-chickens
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post #4820 of 5417
3/23/12 at 5:07pm

So Sorry....lifting you and your mother, her caregivers and your family in prayer.  hugs.gif

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