How to tame your chicks:
I posted this on another thread when someone asked how and when to handle her chicks. The warm air in the 'egg' thing really works:
Start with a small brooder so that you don't have to 'chase' the chicks with your hand to pick them up. Talk softly while you are...
they'reHISchickens :
I think it has a lot to do with the age of the child, age of the chick, and personality of both.
I have GD who I'd trust with anything anytime. ( seriously-- she has the gift!) Others, under supervision.
Some breeds of chickens are a lot calmer than others. Newborn chicks...
Just wash your hands, people!
Remember when there was no such thing as hand sanitizer? Soap and warm water work just fine...really. What ever you put on your skin goes into your body, like a sponge absorbs stuff. The bottoms of your feet and the palms of your hands are especially...
I got this in an email this week. It's about the connection to our creation we all have. It makes me feel better and I thought it might help you. You sound so sad; like you are just waiting for the next bad thing to happen to you. Change your attitude to avoid these things. It's up to you...
Isn't it nice to be able to vent to friends, receive support and then go on with your life. What a nice feeling. Glad its going your way. Whatever advice you get, just remember its your life and we (collective BYC'er) don't know anyone's circumstances besides those we personally know, so just...
Advice from someone who's been there:
Life is way too short to not turn on the light when you need it.
Do not follow the bear into the cave. If you come upon a bear, just turn around and leave it alone.
Explain the rules about bears to your daughter.
That's pretty much it...
I'm sorry to report that Binkey's journey with us ended last night. He was so weak from his food not processing correctly. I really think most of the milk wasn't getting to the correct stomach from the beginning. He just never wanted the milk.
Sometimes things just work out this way...
You're not a horrible mom...accidents just happen sometimes. Get the bleeding stopped, let it heal and your chick will be fine... You're chick forgives you; now forgive yourself...
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Oh that's was the most usual info.:lol:
Well... Barbie and I are the same age and if she were life size with those measurememts, she'd have back problems now...really...