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    What did you do in the garden today?

    That's cuz he has a sense of humor!
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    What did you do in the garden today?

    We have the Ryobi riding mower (electric), rechargeable. piece of shit, been in the shop more than its mowed the lawn. Finally replaced all 4 of the batteries it came with to lithium batteries and working great now, and holding a charge finally. Was really disappointed cuz we have Ryobi...
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    What did you do in the garden today?

    I'm with you on that! If the good lord wanted us up at 5 am he would've made it daylight then, lol
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    What did you do in the garden today?

    How fun!!! Haven't carved pumpkins in years.
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    What did you do in the garden today?

    I don't care which one either, just pick one! There has been so much research on the increase of accidents, heart attacks, etc from jacking up the time on people. We have a few states with common sense, Arizona is the only one I can think of right now, that don't do daylight savings. Wish my...
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    What did you do in the garden today?

    Now we're talking country!
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    🐔 Hens 8+ Years Old - What Contributed to Their Longevity?

    Not I, but believe BDutch does.
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    🐔 Hens 8+ Years Old - What Contributed to Their Longevity?

    Over the years I've had many different breeds, but never tried silkies or bantams. They look so darn cute though, I can see why you're partial to them. Are they as sweet as they look?
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    🐔 Hens 8+ Years Old - What Contributed to Their Longevity?

    That too is interesting. Never considered organic as a factor, though my girls are fed organic from all the side food I grow and provide. The commercial feed I provide is not. My next group of chickens, Marans are not quite 8 years old yet (2018), not sure if its fair to the new chicks I got...
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    🐔 Hens 8+ Years Old - What Contributed to Their Longevity?

    No, I could never have my babies chopped up and taken apart for curiosities sake. I do know Sassy and Mac both had heart attacks and death was instantaneous. Betty just slowed way down and passed in her sleep in my arms. Grace had eyp, she should never have been laying eggs at 10 years old! All...
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    🐔 Hens 8+ Years Old - What Contributed to Their Longevity?

    Yep, chicken spa sounds about right. With a built in maid/servant. Them girls got it made! Lol
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    🐔 Hens 8+ Years Old - What Contributed to Their Longevity?

    Yes, A wading pool. We get temps in the high 90's, low 100's in the summer and the wading pool helps them to cool off. They love standing in it.
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    What did you do in the garden today?

    I used to have a big old coop with a nice sized run for my 10 girls. The 3 gold sex links have grown into such bullies that I've closed the door between the two. Now I have 2 good sized coops and no run. 7 girls super happy that the sex links have been moved. Ill build them a nice dust bath in...
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    What did you do in the garden today?

    Looks like one happy duck though!
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    Chicken tidbitting at owner

    Sassy died of old age. I love and spoil all my chickens, but a special bond with that one. None will ever compare, but all have unique personalities that I enjoy. I'm glad her passing didn't stop me from enjoying other chickens.
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    Chicken tidbitting at owner

    Would your silkie have been happy if she had been kept in? Would she have understood why she wasn't allowed to do what she loved? Forgive me if these questions seem harsh, but its coming from someone still grieving the loss of Heathers flock mate Sassy. Its been over a year now, and I still tear...
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    Chicken tidbitting at owner

    I know, we want our chickens to be happy. My opinion, for what its worth, is your chicken would not have been living her happy life if you had kept her indoors all the time for fear of what could get her outside. She was old, and as someone who is also really old, I can tell you our immune...
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    Chicken tidbitting at owner

    No, she is healthy but has mobility issues. She walks slowly as if it takes great effort, but she was a great grandma to the new chicks this spring. She enjoys going out in the sunshine and visiting the babies in the coop, but only if she's in my lap. Think she knows how vulnerable she is.
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    Chicken tidbitting at owner

    When you're ready, think about a cochin. Don't know about bantam, but my full size cochin is 13 years old, gentle and a lap chicken. She's currently living in a playpen in my spare room, cleaned and fed every hour cuz I bought gold sex links and they're just too aggressive for an old lady like...
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    What did you do in the garden today?

    I miss being able to free range my girls! The neighbors dogs have ruined my joy of sitting on the deck and watching the girls peck and scratch. They're still spoiled rotten, but from the confinement of the German shepherd proof coop/run.
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