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

[R2elk]

I looked out the window this morning and saw a Raven sitting on top of a power pole. Then I saw a Magpie harassing it.

 

[debid]

I am the same way minus the headaches. I was also given an anemia packet thing since my levels were almost 10 levels lower than the bottom line.

The multivitamins don’t really do anything for my iron levels, but I haven’t taken a real iron supplement. I know my energy levels do tend to improve if I do take multivitamins for several weeks on end.

So moral of the story, yes Kelsey, check your iron levels if you can.

I was taking my multivitamin in the morning. But that's also when I drink coffee. I read that coffee and tea block iron absorption, I didn't know that! So, I take the iron tab at dinnertime and usually with juice because vitamin C helps you absorb your iron.

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Sorry again for the novel

Made for very interesting reading, don't say you are sorry, I enjoyed the read too much!!
Thanks great info, from someone (me) who owned labs and goldens in the past.

 

[littleprairieheartsfarm]

I was taking my multivitamin in the morning. But that's also when I drink coffee. I read that coffee and tea block iron absorption, I didn't know that! So, I take the iron tab at dinnertime and usually with juice because vitamin C helps you absorb your iron.

Interesting! I always had better iron levels when I was also taking supplemental vitamin C. It makes sense.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Both of my dogs are Rhodesian Ridgeback. Ruby is 5 and is a full Ridgeback while Lily is 2 is a ridge less Ridgeback and may have a little lab (1/8) in her.
Both are adopted.
Ruby at 118 pounds is intimidating for sure. We have had her over a year now and still takes an alpha handler. When you see her running up to you, standing still is important. She loves the grandchildren. Only one is afraid of her...she scared him one visit...slipped up beside him and he reflex ran across the kitchen. She chased after him to play.
Lily at 80 pounds on the other hand quickly changes from dominant protector to a squiggly lap lover when she recognizes who is there....no stealth mode at all. We got her at 16 weeks.

They both sound like awesome dogs! But yeah, they definitely need a strong/alpha handler. Which he definitely is and is good with dogs and has them trained really well but yeah.

I think maybe the male is just more aloof with strangers? And I haven’t really been around him very much whereas the other I was around more.

Kelsey wake up I have something for you to do!

See if this guy is coming near me anytime soon.

I’ll look it up! lol

Wow, pretty horrible story about the dogs.

I'm not a Pitbull fan either. I've fostered around five mixes before they were adopted out. No aggression issues---they were screened before they left the shelter---but boy, were they needy. They'd bark at you if you weren't actively petting them. Heaven forbid you leave them home while you're in town. I like independent dogs that can take care of themselves. I'm not that much of a dog person anyway so devoting my life to keeping one entertained is not my cup of tea.
I do like the looks of the working dogs, such as Collies or German Shepherds, but I know very well that I don't have appropriate ways to use them.

Yeah, definitely horrible

And yeah, that’s true. Pits are definitely needy! lol although I think a lot of the “pittie/pibble mama” types like that and encourage it or think it’s cute lol cause they always talk about how affectionate and loving they are.

And yeah, I used to want a Border Collie or any collie but BCs are soooo much work. They’re almost too smart for their own good too which can lead to trouble lol so I don’t think I’ll ever get one. Unless maybe I eventually own a sheep farm or something lol Aussies I think are a little bit more chill and people oriented and more goofy but even they are still a ton of work and time. I like GSDs too and they are great dogs and loyal and probably less needy than the herding breeds but they’re still a lot. Plus the protective aspect. I don’t really like protective dogs. But even GSDs I think are way less intense than Belgian Malinois and Dutch Shepherds. At least GSDs can be pets and there are sooo many different lines of them you can find one that works.

But I still think even an Aussie or GSD might be too much work for me and I just need a nice Lab or Golden lol

Although that said, a lot of dogs don’t like Labs because they are pushy and bouncy and body slam/super physical in their play which some dogs consider rude so even if the Lab itself isn’t aggressive, I may still have to deal with dog aggression ha

I was too and didn't realize how much it was impacting how I felt. I went to donate and was not only low but low enough he gave me some handout about anemia.

So, I started iron supplements. I'd taken multivitamins but taking just a single "perfect iron" (half a dose) with juice was the thing that worked. I don't take them every day but for the weeks following a donation and the week of my cycle I do.

My energy improved noticeably and I measured a 15 at last check (up from 10-something when they'd given me the handout).

ETA: I don't know if it was the regular exercise, weight loss, or fixing my iron deficiency as it all happened so close together but I went from 1-2 migraine days per month to ZERO. I only got migraines aligned with the start of my cycle and they were normally every symptom except an actual headache. All gone, just like that.

Huh, that is very interesting. I will have to check that out!! Thanks!

Yes. The neediness is another issue with them. They're kinda an obsessive breed. At least mine was. Sounds awful because I loved her, but I was so relieved once she was gone.

Plus, as @KDOGG331 mentioned, if you adopt one from a shelter, it's a crap shoot. A majority of dogs in our local shelter are pitbulls or pit mixes. Their descriptions are all the same. Giant love bugs, CAN'T be around other animals. Needs to be the only pet in the home. Needs a lot of time spend with owner. Separation anxiety, typically not good with small children. Blah, blah, blah.

Yeah, they’re definitely needy. I will agree with that lol

And yes!! Same here. Soooo many pits and bullies in shelters and you are right, it is always the same description lol or even if it does say good with dogs or kids or small animals, you can’t always trust the shelters descriptions ha

They sure are giants! I worked with a gal once that grew up with them. Her parents always had them. She'd bring one in now and then. Beautiful dog, pretty shy and/or aloof with strangers, but very sweet and affectionate towards her people.

Yeah, I think maybe their old dog was just more of the affectionate to everybody type? Maybe because she was female? Or just her personality? Or she maybe liked me. Whereas I think the current one is more reserved with strangers and protective. Maybe because he’s male. Idk.

I am the same way minus the headaches. I was also given an anemia packet thing since my levels were almost 10 levels lower than the bottom line.

The multivitamins don’t really do anything for my iron levels, but I haven’t taken a real iron supplement. I know my energy levels do tend to improve if I do take multivitamins for several weeks on end.

So moral of the story, yes Kelsey, check your iron levels if you can.

Huh, I will have to do that!! Thanks!! How though?

 

[ShrekDawg]

I looked out the window this morning and saw a Raven sitting on top of a power pole. Then I saw a Magpie harassing it.

So cool!! Who ended up winning? LOL

 

[ShrekDawg]

I was taking my multivitamin in the morning. But that's also when I drink coffee. I read that coffee and tea block iron absorption, I didn't know that! So, I take the iron tab at dinnertime and usually with juice because vitamin C helps you absorb your iron.

Interesting! I always had better iron levels when I was also taking supplemental vitamin C. It makes sense.

I need to drink or eat more vitamin C hah

 

[R2elk]

So cool!! Who ended up winning? LOL

The spat was most likely due to the Magpie thinking that the Raven was too close to the Magpie's nest. The Raven gave up in the end and flew away.

 

[BantyChooks]

Although that said, a lot of dogs don’t like Labs because they are pushy and bouncy and body slam/super physical in their play which some dogs consider rude so even if the Lab itself isn’t aggressive, I may still have to deal with dog aggression ha

I don't like that type of affection either. I'm pretty picky. I like animals that socialize via more indirect means, which is probably why I ended up liking chickens and rabbits so much. Dogs practically jumping into your arms when you get home... not my thing.

 

[ShrekDawg]

Made for very interesting reading, don't say you are sorry, I enjoyed the read too much!!
Thanks great info, from someone (me) who owned labs and goldens in the past.

Aww thank you!! That is very sweet!! I appreciate that very much!! Glad you enjoyed it