Checking-In On Peeps - Post Here To Say Hello!

[Lacy Duckwing]

Trigger warning Health issues!

Hi! Been more than a little busy here! My husband works long hours (as do many) at a stress filled job at a saw mill and recently, at just 51 suffered a massive heart attack. We were very lucky and he survived, but it's been an adjustment for us both. I'm disabled from a motorcycle accident that happened years ago so we both have a lot on our health plate. So things have just been busy.
I was lucky enough to get 8 chick's from a friend. All just kinda thrown in there, diffrent breeds. Only 2 were hens. Thelma and Louise are now in my flock and everyone is adjusting. My friend felt badly so many were roosters so I got 7 more chick's. Looks like I have 3 MAYBE 4 new hens. I'll have to take some better pictures of each girl and try to post them in a new thread. One new lady is a cochin mix, as is one of the roosters. I think he'll be handsome, bur I have my Ollie boy and I don't think a second boy is a good idea.
I'll try to be more active. I have so much to learn but I do love my flock so very much!!

So sorry about all your health issues for both you and your husband. Prayers out to both of you.
Congrats on the new chicks! Cockerels or not, they're still a joy to have around and help keep your mind off of things.

 

[Lacy Duckwing]

Hello! I'm still alive lol
Last may I moved into an apartment and unfortunately had to give my birds to a friend. They're being well taken care of but I miss them.

Hello! Sorry about you having to move. Could you get caged birds instead? They won't be the ones you had, but at least you could still have a pet.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Trigger warning Health issues!

Hi! Been more than a little busy here! My husband works long hours (as do many) at a stress filled job at a saw mill and recently, at just 51 suffered a massive heart attack. We were very lucky and he survived, but it's been an adjustment for us both. I'm disabled from a motorcycle accident that happened years ago so we both have a lot on our health plate. So things have just been busy.
I was lucky enough to get 8 chick's from a friend. All just kinda thrown in there, diffrent breeds. Only 2 were hens. Thelma and Louise are now in my flock and everyone is adjusting. My friend felt badly so many were roosters so I got 7 more chick's. Looks like I have 3 MAYBE 4 new hens. I'll have to take some better pictures of each girl and try to post them in a new thread. One new lady is a cochin mix, as is one of the roosters. I think he'll be handsome, bur I have my Ollie boy and I don't think a second boy is a good idea.
I'll try to be more active. I have so much to learn but I do love my flock so very much!!

I'm so very sorry about your husband. Hopefully he has a speedy recovery. Congratulations on your new chickens. It's a great hobby that brings something to look forward to daily. I know mine keep me going. Love my cochins. They are my favorite breed.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Hi. Sorry only just seen your message, and that's because I was looking for some answers. Until recently all has been well. Heidi (indoor girl) had her fourth implant 3 weeks ago and is now moulting, has a lot of new feathers coming. She's fine but obviously doesn't want so many cuddles at the moment. Greta (outside girl) had her first implant last Friday, and I've been waiting for her moult. Today, she's been very quiet - not like her, and hasn't eaten much as far as I can tell, even though she's scratched around, and was wolfing her lunchtime treat. Tonight when I got home she was in the coop and didn't come out when I went into the run. After trying to coax her, I lifted her out and we had a cuddle when she went to sleep. Suddenly she pooped clear water, then went back to sleep on my lap. After a while she woke up and jumped down. Had a little slow walk around and was pecking at the dirt, then water pooped again. She had a drink of fresh water I'd taken up then put herself to bed without having any supper. I'm dreading the morning. Not sure if its the heat (she has 2 fans on high up to try to help), the implant or something else going on. Sorry for the long message.

Sorry about your chicken. Hopefully she feels better soon.

 

[The Moonshiner]

What a wonderful surprise, right?!?!

What about you, @Nifty-Chicken ?
I don't see you around much.
You should hang out here more and get active in more threads.
Come hang out with me. I'll show you where the cool kids play.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I have owned many rescues and worked for help the animals a no kill shelter in Indiana. I'm choosing the breed of dog I want for very specific traits. That is my choice. Ethical breeders do exist and that is the only type i would purchase from. Dogs do not end up in shelters because of ethical breeders they end up in shelters because of puppy mills and back yard breeders. My breeder does one litter a year, breeds for temperament and health of the breed. I've worked for the aspca, got my first puppy from the Micheal Vick rescue case, I've seen the tortures people put on animals. I am getting an English springer spaniel for its very specific working traits and trainability. Sadly with a shelter puppy...as I've had 4 my mother 3 and my sister goodness 5 or 6...you are not guaranteed they won't be reactive.

Springer spaniel are gorgeous dogs. Are you planning to hunt with it? I've considered one, but the energy might be a bit too much for me at this point.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Hi all-thanks for reaching out! I didn't realize how long its been altho I do cruise by now & then usually looking for an emergency solution. I have one again,today but,this probably isn't the right place to write about it. We have about 20 chickens 6 of them roosters. Nobody wants roosters even 'tho they are such characters. (Or they want to eat them!)We have 6 cats (people keep dropping them off!) and a large collieXmirima.I am really into gardening especially flowers.I am grateful for sites like this one. They have taught me everything I know about chickens and goats!

I like roosters too. I try to keep as many as possible. Sounds like you are keeping yourself very busy.

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

What about you, @Nifty-Chicken ?
I don't see you around much.
You should hang out here more and get active in more threads.
Come hang out with me. I'll show you where the cool kids play.

Oh, I'm here pretty much every day! Mostly in the background helping to make sure everything is running smoothly

Every once in a while I'll pop-into some of the non-admin / non-moderator related threads... for example, this thread by @ronott1
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/university-of-california-egg-study.1235372/

... and don't forget my thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niftys-feral-kitty-adventure.1424389/

 

[The Moonshiner]

Oh, I'm here pretty much every day! Mostly in the background helping to make sure everything is running smoothly

Every once in a while I'll pop-into some of the non-admin / non-moderator related threads... for example, this thread by @ronott1
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/university-of-california-egg-study.1235372/

... and don't forget my thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/niftys-feral-kitty-adventure.1424389/

Ah man, you should let me hang out with you in the background or some of those behind the scenes admin/mod hangouts.
It'd be like one of those ride-a-longs the police do.
That'd be so cool. I won't cause any trouble. @casportpony can vouch for me.

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

It'd be like one of those ride-a-longs the police do.

Reminds me... a buddy of mine was in the K9 unit in the local Sherriff's department and let me do a ride-a-long with him. It was mostly fun... but WOW his dog would bark at anything all-the-time!!!