Australia - Six states..and that funny little island.

[Anniebee]

Good morning folks

CorrieW the duck house looks like it is coming along nicely!

In general news:

Remember how my sister was fostering an ex racing greyhound until a forever home could be found for him?

Tee hee .. read this on her Facebook page yesterday:

Oh dear, it appears I have "failed" as a foster mum to Freddie. Yep, seems that his forever home is going to be right here with me (and hubby and Amy eventually). Happens all the time apparently, even to the upper echelons at greyhound adoptions. They foster dogs, then can't bear to part with them. Know that feeling. He has settled in so well and is so adorable, affectionate, well mannered, quick to learn, etc, it just doesn't seem right to disrupt his life (or mine) by sending him somewhere else. Even the lady who minded him while I was having my nose job said he was adorable. (She is a foster "fail" too.) I'd have to say, though, of all the things I have failed at, this would have to be the most positive "fail".

Like I didn't see that one coming! LOL

Teila - - - Gee - what a surprise !! ... LOL. That is wonderful though. They are absolutely beautiful dogs, faithful and protective. Your sister will have a wonderful life with him, and he with her.

Had a greyhound many many decades ago - a failure at chasing - my dear Trudy who I adopted. Broke my heart eventually when she fretted badly - I was in long stay hospital - no-one could tempt her to eat ( vets could these days but not back then ) ... and she had to be put to sleep - she was very rapidly wasting away and totally miserable. ( Sorry - I know this is sad ). Had to be decided by other members of the family. I was too ill to know - let alone make decisions.

If I get another dog, I will be adopting a greyhound - without exception. Just hope the greyhound I adopt, loves Miss Ruby - and vice versa.

That's a fantastic story about Freddie.

Cheers ......

 

[CorrieW]

Hey there CorrieW ....Yep - A lot of people are more experienced on this thread.  Granted.  

I have been on here for 4 years now ( wouldn't miss a day if I can help it ) .... and there was no more a newbie, total klutz, kindergarten level chookie owner than me - 4 years back. Can honestly say I would not call myself truly experienced now at all - but whatever I have learned for my chookies benefits has all been from HERE.   

For which I thank everyone.  

So hang in there - all here are so helpful and friendly.  .... AND ...  never hesitate to ask questions.   You are not obliged to add chicken or duck info, until you are ready to do so. .   

So far, your duck house is looking the goods.   Will be interested to see the finished product - and pics of your duckies. 

Cheers ...... 

Thanks Anniebee,
Here are my ducks who are now Primrose and Olaf. They were Smudge and Snow but there were a few negotiations with my daughter when it became apparent we had a girl and boy.

 

[Teila]

Good morning folks

LuckysMum yeah, I would definitely not give up the wonderful friendship I have with hubby for even a dash of romance!

sjturner79 adorable little ones! Good luck to you and Cuddles on a successful hatch.

Anniebee I am so sorry to hear about your Trudy .. that is sad!

Adorable little duckies CorrieW!!

Once again, I got nuff’n! Girls all good … Just waiting with everything crossed to hear if hubby was successful on the job application/interview, should be this week

 

[Susan Hampshire]

Thanks Anniebee,
Here are my ducks who are now Primrose and Olaf. They were Smudge and Snow but there were a few negotiations with my daughter when it became apparent we had a girl and boy.

 

[Susan Hampshire]

Very cute !

 

[appps]

Phew, 40.1c at the moment. Mister system is on but suspect I'm going to have to bring one australorp inside shortly if the mister doesn't cool her down. They are all doing a little mouth breathing but she is just full open mouth breathing. Where to put her inside is the problem

Long haired bunny is already inside in the cage I usually use for sick birds.

 

[Susan Hampshire]

Wow...hope all stay ok!!!

 

[appps]

Well just went and checked and she wasn't even mouth breathing at all after 15 mins with the misters on

and it's even a degree hotter than before when I turned it on.

Highly recommend everyone get a bit of black poly pipe and run it across their coop with 3-4 misters in it and a hose connecter on one end. So cheap and works so well!

 

[Teila]

Hey appps … ouch! That is hot! Glad to hear that she is feeling cooler.

We had a mister and timer on our old set up and again on the new but I found that the hose split and then the misters stopped spraying and just dripped etc etc.

This year we have one of these [single head] that twists/bends, connects to the hose and can free stand or hang from things .. it is currently hanging from the tree misting the vegetation they are shading under:

 

[appps]

Hey appps … ouch! That is hot! Glad to hear that she is feeling cooler. We had a mister and timer on our old set up and again on the new but I found that the hose split and then the misters stopped spraying and just dripped etc etc. This year we have one of these [single head] that twists/bends, connects to the hose and can free stand or hang from things .. it is currently hanging from the tree misting the vegetation they are shading under:

Mine has been going 3 years now but I do turn the tap down quite low when it's running. I'm curious about yours though, does it have holes in it that mist? Where did you buy it? Still going up. 41.9 deg now