➡I accidentally bought Balut eggs: 2 live ducks! Now a Chat Thread!

[Kiki]

I think if something happened to your parents job and you had to go to work you would have a rude awakening as to how the rest of us live

KDog has it made in the shade...until she doesn't.

 

[ShrekDawg]

I think if something happened to your parents job and you had to go to work you would have a rude awakening as to how the rest of us live

Ehhh, probably, but also, despite all that, I do actually have a pretty good amount saved and I save basically all of what I make and just live off what little bit of cash my parents give me per week. So I’m doing pretty well as far as saving. I mean, it’s not a ton by any means, but probably a lot more than a lot of people my age. And I do sort of have a job. Not necessarily a real job by most standards or corporate/retail or anything but I do have a few regular clients for the dog walking/pet sitting thing and I’m trying to get insurance and business cards and make it legitimate as well as possibly get certified as a trainer. Or go back to school. Idk. Don’t really want to do that but probably should eventually. Idk. But right now I walk DB&FSIL’s dogs twice a week and they pay me a bit more since it’s two dogs now and I usually play with them/hang out/train too. And I pet sit too when they go away. And then since January I have also been letting their neighbor’s dog out to potty and kind of playing/hanging out with her once a week for a half an hour but I usually stay a little bit longer. And then our family friend’s who we’ve known for like forever have asked me to watch their dogs a couple times. So I think I’ve done that 2-3 times. So it’s not a ton of clients but it’s enough that it’s growing/spreading through word of mouth to where I think I want to make this a legitimate thing. I already have possible interest from another neighbor to watch their dog for a night this late summer, July or August, but we will see what happens with that, and then the family friend I mentioned asked me to watch their dogs for 4 days next month and I am watching DB&FSIL’s dogs for a week (6 nights) in September for their honeymoon. So I’m already getting bigger gigs than just weekends or one nighters. So I am thinking I really need to get going on making this legitimate. I have the interest. But I do tend to have the lazy and/or procrastination thing which is for sure a problem. But I am going to figure out how to work through that haha but yeah. But in between jobs I do tend to do kind of nothing which is bad. I do need to start getting up earlier and on more of a schedule so that I can actually get other stuff done rather than just doing nothing most days. Cause my life is already flying by. It’s already mid April and I can’t even really remember anything significant I’ve done yet. I’ve gone to a couple concerts and I’m sure done other stuff but even the concerts were over a month ago (March 8th and 9th) and “I’m like where did the time go???? How has it been a month already” and even my birthday was 2 weeks ago already. It is really scaring me. I need to get going and get doing something. Anything. Even if it’s just cleaning or planting a few things and not sitting on my ass. But also, I think I might possibly get a “real” job in between/in addition to the pet thing so I can save faster and move out faster. Although I’m not sure I even want to move out just yet because I have a lot of clients here and good potential and I don’t any to lose those clients. Especially since I’m thinking of moving somewhere with a much cheaper cost of living so I will be making/can charge way less. Plus minimum wage here is way higher so I kind of want to get a regular job and stay here longer. Although on the other hand I do want to move out ASAP cause I can’t take living here anymore haha but also I’m debating whether I should even waste money on rent for an apartment or whether I should just suck it up and stay here until I can like buy a house or land or something. But the other thing is my mother says you have to have a “real” job on paper for apartments. Idk if that’s true but it kinda sucks if so.

 

[Kiki]

Ehhh, probably, but also, despite all that, I do actually have a pretty good amount saved and I save basically all of what I make and just live off what little bit of cash my parents give me per week. So I’m doing pretty well as far as saving. I mean, it’s not a ton by any means, but probably a lot more than a lot of people my age. And I do sort of have a job. Not necessarily a real job by most standards or corporate/retail or anything but I do have a few regular clients for the dog walking/pet sitting thing and I’m trying to get insurance and business cards and make it legitimate as well as possibly get certified as a trainer. Or go back to school. Idk. Don’t really want to do that but probably should eventually. Idk. But right now I walk DB&FSIL’s dogs twice a week and they pay me a bit more since it’s two dogs now and I usually play with them/hang out/train too. And I pet sit too when they go away. And then since January I have also been letting their neighbor’s dog out to potty and kind of playing/hanging out with her once a week for a half an hour but I usually stay a little bit longer. And then our family friend’s who we’ve known for like forever have asked me to watch their dogs a couple times. So I think I’ve done that 2-3 times. So it’s not a ton of clients but it’s enough that it’s growing/spreading through word of mouth to where I think I want to make this a legitimate thing. I already have possible interest from another neighbor to watch their dog for a night this late summer, July or August, but we will see what happens with that, and then the family friend I mentioned asked me to watch their dogs for 4 days next month and I am watching DB&FSIL’s dogs for a week (6 nights) in September for their honeymoon. So I’m already getting bigger gigs than just weekends or one nighters. So I am thinking I really need to get going on making this legitimate. I have the interest. But I do tend to have the lazy and/or procrastination thing which is for sure a problem. But I am going to figure out how to work through that haha but yeah. But in between jobs I do tend to do kind of nothing which is bad. I do need to start getting up earlier and on more of a schedule so that I can actually get other stuff done rather than just doing nothing most days. Cause my life is already flying by. It’s already mid April and I can’t even really remember anything significant I’ve done yet. I’ve gone to a couple concerts and I’m sure done other stuff but even the concerts were over a month ago (March 8th and 9th) and “I’m like where did the time go???? How has it been a month already” and even my birthday was 2 weeks ago already. It is really scaring me. I need to get going and get doing something. Anything. Even if it’s just cleaning or planting a few things and not sitting on my ass. But also, I think I might possibly get a “real” job in between/in addition to the pet thing so I can save faster and move out faster. Although I’m not sure I even want to move out just yet because I have a lot of clients here and good potential and I don’t any to lose those clients. Especially since I’m thinking of moving somewhere with a much cheaper cost of living so I will be making/can charge way less. Plus minimum wage here is way higher so I kind of want to get a regular job and stay here longer. Although on the other hand I do want to move out ASAP cause I can’t take living here anymore haha but also I’m debating whether I should even waste money on rent for an apartment or whether I should just suck it up and stay here until I can like buy a house or land or something. But the other thing is my mother says you have to have a “real” job on paper for apartments. Idk if that’s true but it kinda sucks if so.

Time flies by fast K.
Before you know it you are going to be old.
Watch.

 

[Molpet]

Ehhh, probably, but also, despite all that, I do actually have a pretty good amount saved and I save basically all of what I make and just live off what little bit of cash my parents give me per week. So I’m doing pretty well as far as saving. I mean, it’s not a ton by any means, but probably a lot more than a lot of people my age. And I do sort of have a job. Not necessarily a real job by most standards or corporate/retail or anything but I do have a few regular clients for the dog walking/pet sitting thing and I’m trying to get insurance and business cards and make it legitimate as well as possibly get certified as a trainer. Or go back to school. Idk. Don’t really want to do that but probably should eventually. Idk. But right now I walk DB&FSIL’s dogs twice a week and they pay me a bit more since it’s two dogs now and I usually play with them/hang out/train too. And I pet sit too when they go away. And then since January I have also been letting their neighbor’s dog out to potty and kind of playing/hanging out with her once a week for a half an hour but I usually stay a little bit longer. And then our family friend’s who we’ve known for like forever have asked me to watch their dogs a couple times. So I think I’ve done that 2-3 times. So it’s not a ton of clients but it’s enough that it’s growing/spreading through word of mouth to where I think I want to make this a legitimate thing. I already have possible interest from another neighbor to watch their dog for a night this late summer, July or August, but we will see what happens with that, and then the family friend I mentioned asked me to watch their dogs for 4 days next month and I am watching DB&FSIL’s dogs for a week (6 nights) in September for their honeymoon. So I’m already getting bigger gigs than just weekends or one nighters. So I am thinking I really need to get going on making this legitimate. I have the interest. But I do tend to have the lazy and/or procrastination thing which is for sure a problem. But I am going to figure out how to work through that haha but yeah. But in between jobs I do tend to do kind of nothing which is bad. I do need to start getting up earlier and on more of a schedule so that I can actually get other stuff done rather than just doing nothing most days. Cause my life is already flying by. It’s already mid April and I can’t even really remember anything significant I’ve done yet. I’ve gone to a couple concerts and I’m sure done other stuff but even the concerts were over a month ago (March 8th and 9th) and “I’m like where did the time go???? How has it been a month already” and even my birthday was 2 weeks ago already. It is really scaring me. I need to get going and get doing something. Anything. Even if it’s just cleaning or planting a few things and not sitting on my ass. But also, I think I might possibly get a “real” job in between/in addition to the pet thing so I can save faster and move out faster. Although I’m not sure I even want to move out just yet because I have a lot of clients here and good potential and I don’t any to lose those clients. Especially since I’m thinking of moving somewhere with a much cheaper cost of living so I will be making/can charge way less. Plus minimum wage here is way higher so I kind of want to get a regular job and stay here longer. Although on the other hand I do want to move out ASAP cause I can’t take living here anymore haha but also I’m debating whether I should even waste money on rent for an apartment or whether I should just suck it up and stay here until I can like buy a house or land or something. But the other thing is my mother says you have to have a “real” job on paper for apartments. Idk if that’s true but it kinda sucks if so.

Not only a real job but a good credit rating too

 

[NanaKat]

And if you put money from your parents in the bank instead of junk food your balance could grow more quickly.

Yep, having a "payroll" or steady income job does make you more acceptable as a renter.

 

[CrazyCrttr75]

Ok. I have a question for those that have treated bumblefoot in chickens. Is this panting normal or should we be concerned? We looked at her feet this morn. Cleaned them, changed the bandage and they looked really good so far. My hubby is concerned about the panting tho. What say y’all?

 

[Kiki]

Ok. I have a question for those that have treated bumblefoot in chickens. Is this panting normal or should we be concerned? We looked at her feet this morn. Cleaned them, changed the bandage and they looked really good so far. My hubby is concerned about the panting tho. What say y’all?

Panting is a sign of stress.
Can she go back with her flock mates?

 

[Kiki]

Ok. I have a question for those that have treated bumblefoot in chickens. Is this panting normal or should we be concerned? We looked at her feet this morn. Cleaned them, changed the bandage and they looked really good so far. My hubby is concerned about the panting tho. What say y’all?

The one time I had to treat both feet of a chicken...her feet got soaked, cut open, squeezed out and sprayed.
No wrapping...and right back in with her sisters.
I tried to keep the stress to a bare minimum.
Her feet healed fine and I have not had another case to treat. (thankfully)

 

[NanaKat]

Kelsey, I had a discussion with my 16 year old grand nephew Austin the other day about getting chickens and building a coop to house them. He has a part time job helping on a show quarter horse farm. He wants to be a cowboy.....
He said he has an account set up for saving for a better horse than the two he already owns.
I suggested to Austin that adding a regular $ amount to a saving account specifically for retirement would be helpful to him if he doesn't work in a job where a pension is available.
Most young kids don't think about retirement 40 to 50 years down the road. We trained our girls to think ahead. Now all are past the age of 40 and each has commented positively on that advice.
Another consideration is purchasing life insurance while the fixed premiums are lower. Trying to get it when you are older means paying higher premiums for the same policy.

 

[CrazyCrttr75]

The one time I had to treat both feet of a chicken...her feet got soaked, cut open, squeezed out and sprayed.
No wrapping...and right back in with her sisters.
I tried to keep the stress to a bare minimum.
Her feet healed fine and I have not had another case to treat. (thankfully)

The only reason I was concerned about putting her out there is because it’s been raining all day long and I was worried about the wet and mud and poop getting to it. I am over thinking it?