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  1. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Yesterday, I started to think maybe Halloween had come early. My day had more than its share of unwanted creepy things. Dinah, who likes to bark at, well anything, began furiously yapping at something in the dining room in the darkness of early morning. I was hoping it wasn't a mouse, and it...
  2. Callender Girl

    Eva’s Friends

    I am sorry that Constance is not doing well. My poor Goo was less than 4 pounds at the end, although he attacked his food with great vigor until his final day. I am shocked and saddened when people suggest putting down animals that aren't "perfect." Goo was never able to see, so he just...
  3. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Lisa, sad news about your mother-in-law. I was going to write something completely different this morning, but now my intended topic seems a bit flippant. Four years ago, my Jim was in a hospice facility. I don't want to sound (too) weird, but I read a lot about the end of life and NDE's...
  4. Callender Girl

    Clouds' Geese ~ Picture Thread

    When one of my two geese laid her first eggs, I was thrilled. My other goose stood watch over the nest, and I was sure it was a breeding pair. But as the eggs kept coming -- and coming and coming -- I was horrified at the thought of 18 goslings to house and feed! Finally, I realized that BOTH...
  5. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    I wasn't feeling judgement, Lisa. I'm a pretty lazy chicken keeper myself and am more than a little peeved that the girls are requiring so much time and energy this year. Oh, and expense -- let's not forget the monetary cost. At this rate, they all need to step up egg production like crazy!!
  6. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Half of my flock is stressed by molting right now, were just treated for mites and may not have much resistance left in them for a tough fight against more parasites. I figure if I can help them get rid of worms, I should. Most years, I don't even think of it. But finding those dead worms in...
  7. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Belated congrats, Jim, on your and Annie's recent anniversary. Hope the reunion of you "hicks" goes well. Lisa, congrats on adorable Trixie becoming part of the pack. I am still struggling with losing Goo. I guess my hope is to outlive all of my critters because I take the best possible care...
  8. Callender Girl

    Eva’s Friends

    Sorry I haven't had much to say -- losing Goo has really thrown me for a loop. I don't know that he went peacefully, but at least the worst of it was over quickly. He could still eat and run around Sunday; he was gone on Monday. He'd been my companion for more than 15 years. I'm sure I've told...
  9. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Losing Goo has been my toughest loss since Jim died; the two of them were great buddies. Goo wasn't a warm and cuddly cat that craved attention and wanted to be stroked and held. He loved people on HIS terms, not theirs. Despite that, he allowed Jim -- only Jim -- to cradle him upside down...
  10. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Goo died Monday.
  11. Callender Girl

    Eva’s Friends

    Goo is gone, and I am devastated. It's pretty much all I can think about right now.
  12. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    She's so precious!!
  13. Callender Girl

    Crazy Chickens Daily (hopefully)

    I always freak out when everyone doesn't head back to their coops at dinner time. Six of the youngest hens live together in one coop, but only five came in to eat last night. I searched all over for the Silver-Laced Wyandotte. Lavinia should know better than to wander into one of the big-girl...
  14. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    It's been a trying week. I quit giving Goo the antibiotic a couple of days ago. The lump is clearly a tumor that's growing quite fast, so there is no need to force medicine down his throat and upset both of us. The tumor breaks opens and bleeds, so Dinah keeps licking it. Goo doesn't seem to...
  15. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Add my belated well wishes to the others, please!!
  16. Callender Girl

    Eva’s Friends

    There's a lot to absorb in your post, and I've taken some time to process it all. First off, I'm sorry things escalated with the neighbors to the point that you're moving and that Eva's Friends are coming to an end. You mentioned the cats and parakeets; is Annie still with you? I have rehomed...
  17. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    I've never roasted radishes, but I've heard they're good. What's the verdict, Jim? And, do they pair well with homemade wine? Lisa, I also think wolves are fascinating. Many years ago, I was at a wildlife park in South Dakota that has a pack of wolves. I was mesmerized when the alpha wolf...
  18. Callender Girl

    I think my chicken is saved because I made him shoes to protect his feet

    Very impressive footwear! Is this a house chicken or just visiting indoors?
  19. Callender Girl

    wonderful to meet everyone

    It's devastating to lose chickens to predators. Three of my first four were killed one night by a mink. Not only will your daughter grieve her loss, but so will Ginga. It's traumatizing for her to see her flock mates killed. My remaining girl from that first flock was skittish for quite a...
  20. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    I have to admit that I didn't really know what a box blade looked like. So, I Googled it. Kinda scary looking, Jim. Glad you got it working to its better potential! How's the wine-making going? Lisa, is Trixie's puppy energy wearing you out? After all my old dogs, I wasn't ready for how...
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