Arizona Chickens

[gckiddhouse]

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Appearances COUNT! Dress like a professional! Your appearance should boldly say, "I am the person for this job"! That first impression will make or break your interview.

I have some 'interview' cloth that I have never worn before. Some black dress pants and white blouse. Is that good? My Dads busy so he isn't going to be helping me with clothes.
I'm so glad that the jobs uniform includes scrubs. I wouldn't be able to dress professionally everyday! :C

Sounds good. Hair out of face, no flip flops, modest jewelry, and lipstick (not red - unless red is your color). Tasteful, understated. You want your face to be more visible than your clothes if that makes sense, so the white blouse is good.

Relax, be yourself and smile. You will do well.

 

[ArizonaNessa]

I got a phone call from my mother who lives 1600 miles from me this morning. (Remember the 1600 miles away part) I was asleep. It scared the daylights out of me because my parents are elderly and mom would never call at such an odd time unless something was wrong. Was something wrong? Oh yes! Something has terribly gone wrong in the force. My mother went out and bought 6 chicks this morning. She then calls to ask me how to take care of them. I end up giving an hour long speech on the phone about feed, bedding, temps, treats, and on and on. I asked her where she was going to keep them and she replies with the dog kennel of course. I had to laugh at this point. My mother, the mother of all preparedness, the lady that plans everything to the minute, has now bought chicks and didn't think past the end of her nose. She literally bought the goldfish without the bowl folks. So now my father who is 72 years old with a heart condition and serious back issues must figure out a way to build her a coop.

Oh but wait....it gets better.

After I THINK I have her all squared away on her little endeavor and I am going on about my little day, she calls me 2 hours later

What's wrong mom? Everything okay? Did you get the feed and supplies like I told you?

OH YES I DID AND I GOT 2 MORE CHICKS TOO!!!

I said, "Mom I thought you said only 6 and now you are up to 8 and it's not even noon yet!" She replies with " Well I am sure I won't go more than 12!"

OMG now she's up to 12 and she hasn't even had them a day. She is now trying to describe a CHICK to me over the phone because she thinks that I am the dictionary of chickens or something and that I can positively identify the breed of this strange chick just by her words. Oh and the best part...you all will love this one...she told the lady at the feed store that she didn't want any chicks with poop on there butts cause that means they have diarrhea and will die soon.

So needless to say I have gotten absolutely squat done so far today because I am still in shock that she even did this.

 

[ArizonaNessa]

Laree you are totally understanding this situation. Yes it is that bad. Old people are like children and they think that you can see what they see through the phone. Seriously my mother will take me shopping on the phone with her and say things like "What do you think of this shirt?" Huh? Are you kidding? I can't SEE the dang shirt

 

[gckiddhouse]

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That is so cute!

 

[squeakyballs]

Thanks for all the compliments on the strawberry pot feeder! There are a few wild birds that help themselves, so I usually keep the pot in the chicken house. However, the wild birds go in there, too.

I think it looks nice, and keeps them from scratching it all out

leslierf: I'm in Tucson, too!

redrocketrooster: Where is your interview that you get to wear scrubs?

 

[ArizonaNessa]

Here all you guys are chicken knowledgeable decipher this one "My chick has white legs, looks like the buff orpington ones but with black smudgy things on its wings and a lightening bolt on it's head. What breed is that?"

God knows I love my momma and that's a good thing.

Edit: Tofu I really like the strawberry feeder too. Very creative

 

[squeakyballs]

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EE! and, thanks

 

[a2ms4chickens]

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Good luck on your interview!!

Angie

 

[redrocketrooster]

Vanessa, The days isn't even over and she has 12? Oh wow. Your Mom sounds like a hoot and your Dad...well he sounds like a saint. Good luck with that one! Great share.

Joel, Ty for the wish!

Tofu, The position is a veterinarian technician. The scrubs will be mandatory during work hours (thankfully!).

Edit: Thanks Angie!

 

[a2ms4chickens]

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I keep a bowl on my counter and the shells just air dry. I just use a spoon to crush them. I just throw it in their food bowl and if they eat it just fine.

Angie