Consolidated Kansas

[HEChicken]

I think broody is catching milomac. Last year I usually had a dozen or so at a time that were broody. Some of them were bantams I would expect to brood - cochins, silky, sultan - and others were hens I would never have guessed would go broody. One was a 3yo hen who had never brooded before.

This year I have a hatchery Buff Catalana who went broody. That is a breed that is unlikely to brood plus being a hatchery bird, I would not expect it anyway. She did a great job as a broody but I still wasn't convinced she was going to be a good mama. I gave her a chick on Friday night to test the waters and she may end up being one of the best mother hens I ever have. She is SO protective of that chick that she scares me - and I don't scare easily LOL. I went to top up the feeder here a few minutes ago and she flew at me so fast and furiously that I actually took a step back.

Good point on it being just as difficult for a guy to ask a girl out. I don't think us girls think of that very often…...

 

[SternRose]

Do you have any tips on how to do it??

 

[lizzyGSR]

Today is another windy and dusty day. The wind never really died down after it picked up yesterday evening. We are dealing with gusts of 50-60+mph, and the wind has only increased this afternoon. The dust is nowhere near like it was yesterday with the gust front (when the wind first picked up). However, I am sure it is still causing some problems with travel.

Here is a picture from around lunch time today, before the wind picked up even more. There is dust, but this picture gives you an idea of what a 'normal' view is.


This one was taken just a few minutes ago, after the wind started picking up even more.

 

[SternRose]

O my. I hope it's not windy or rainy tomarrow. I have a mini horse class. Lol

 

[HEChicken]

Do you have any tips on how to do it??

I would keep it really casual, like "Hey, do you wanna hang out sometime?" and if he says yes, then suggest specific time/place/activity.

 

[SternRose]

Ok. Do u think giving him a note is to kiddy? 8th grade, that's me .!! Lol

 

[chicken danz]

SternRose I would walk up to him and simply say. "Hey! There's a school dance Friday and I don't want to go alone. Would you like to go with me?" Do it in person. A note is easier but you need to show you are more confidant. When I was that age I couldn't even say "Hi" to a boy without turning red. If he says yes, and you go together, you can tell him it's your birthday after you are there. I wouldn't tell him that before hand because he might feel like you are asking for a gift and say no for that reason. Then talk like you would to any friend. Be sure to ask him questions about him, and not just talk about you. If you know any common interests that's a good place to start. Even if it is about school. If he says he doesn't dance tell him you can just hang out together ...or you could show him how to dance.
It's insanely windy out there and just keeps getting worse. I was going to do a lot today but I just don't have the energy to tackle it all and fight the wind. Maybe tomorrow I'll feel better and feel like doing more.

 

[SternRose]

Ok. I'm hoping I can have a friend ask him if he likes me, then take the next step. Lol. Me is a chicken. Lol

 

[chicken danz]

SternRose don't do it. Just ask him. He might deny he likes you, even if he does; just because he is put on the spot. Besides if he hasn't decided if he likes you or not if you spend time together he might decide he really does... or you might decide you do or don't like him as much as you thought.

 

[sharol]

SternRose don't do it. Just ask him. He might deny he likes you, even if he does; just because he is put on the spot. Besides if he hasn't decided if he likes you or not if you spend time together he might decide he really does... or you might decide you do or don't like him as much as you thought.

I second that. By stating up front that you are wanting to go to the dance with him, you aren't putting him in a position of deciding before he knows what the deal is. Boys are just like us.