calling any one from missouri

[shawluvsbirds]

Awww, poor baby! My Sammy hates storms too. He shivers like a leaf in the wind. I give him Benadryl. It helps a little. This is where he parks 'til it's over:

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If I ever have another puppy I am going to make sure and start desensitizing them to thunder noises and fireworks from the get go. Medication and thunder shirts are so stupid
I never really had a dog before that was this scared of noises. So I didn't think of that till it was too late. Now I can't seem to get him over it.

 

[shawluvsbirds]

I can't get out 'n about to enjoy my irises (knee issues, dr's orders to stayy off of it), but GC brought in one of my faves yesterday ...

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I actually don't have any irises now that i've moved. It was summer when we moved. I didn't dig any up to take it was so hot and dry. I'm gonna get some starts from my mom this fall, she has a bunch.
The man brought me those from a road ditch somewheres.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

If I ever have another puppy I am going to make sure and start desensitizing them to thunder noises and fireworks from the get go. Medication and thunder shirts are so stupid
I never really had a dog before that was this scared of noises. So I didn't think of that till it was too late. Now I can't seem to get him over it.

Sammy was 1.5 year old when we got him and he was poorly socialized when we got him. He's high-strung and nervous, maybe even a bit autistic. Easily overstimulated, a nervous barker. We now have a neighbor who shoots all kinds of weapons, up to and including what sound like automatics, and it was making Sammy crazy. But there's been so much of it that he's apparently starting to get used to it, finally. Don't know if that will help with the thunder, but hoping.

 

[Backroadlogic]

Happy mom day!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

 

[chiknGeek]

Happy Memorial Day everyone. Wish we were getting some of the rain southern mo is getting.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Happy Memorial Day everyone. Wish we were getting some of the rain southern mo is getting.

I wish you were too, lol.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

So, guys ....

A couple of months ago I ordered a baker's dozen of baby chicks from Cackle. They won't get here until mid-July. But now it's looking like I'll still be laid up, off my feet then, and who knows how long after. Unknown if I'll need surgery on this knee. Maybe I'll know more by the end of this week ... or maybe not. I'm scheduled to see a bone specialist at the end of June. Meanwhile, I'm wheelchair bound and living in my recliner. GC says she'll take care of them, but ... frankly, not sure how dependable she'll be. Feel like I need a Plan B if it doesn't work out ...

I'm thinking I need to either cancel my order or see if anyone wants to buy them from me? What I ordered is 6 Dominique pullets, 6 black Ameraucana pullets and one black Ameraucana cockerel. I might need to keep a couple of the Am pullets and the cockerel, as I really need to replace my rooster (and hope this cockerel works out!).

Anyone here who might possibly be interested? You'd have to come here to pick up, obviously I can't drive either. I can offer overnight accommodations if you don't want to do a round trip in one day. Pm me if interested.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

PS there is also a motel/ truck stop 2 miles from me.

 

[jthornton]

I'm not getting any more chickens and when TuTu and Blondie are gone I'm finished with chickens. It was fun and challenging for sure and Blondie is still laying about every other day.

JT