Coronavirus, Covid 19 Discussion and How It Has Affected Your Daily Life Chat Thread

[FortCluck]

The Princess just got back from the grocery store. She didn't check on TP or paper towels as we have an adequate supply. Food was in good supply, but there were limits on some items. The store has a 65 or older check out line which she used. They didn't card her, but she said she was getting dirty looks. Folks, the woman is 76. She's still hot but what the heck.

I hope I'm hot at 76

 

[FortCluck]

I work as a groomer for a vet hospital. We already aren't allowing clients in the building, but instead are going out to them to get their pets for appointments and taking them back out when they are ready to go home. Kind of a bummer last week and this week because its been raining non-stop it seems.
Since I groom, my job is considered non-essential but they told me they would try to keep from doing that as long as possible, but since we are corporate owned now, its just a matter of time.
They said I could draw unemployment, but there are several stores(Walmart, Krogers) looking for stocking help right now, so I could probably do that. If not, I do have some savings that would keep me afloat for a while. Everything is paid for except the car, and I have plenty of everything necessary since I am a semi-prepper.
What upsets me the most is the inconsideration, the irrationality of people, the hoarding of baby food, wipes, and diapers. There are other people with kids out there that need it too, but hey, as long as they have it all, they don't care if someone elses kid starves. Makes me sooo mad.
Anyway, little rant over. Im hoping it doesn't get as bad as they say it will, but Im not seeing anything to make me more optimistic.

Better to make your own baby food, wipes, and use cloth diapers at a time like this. I know it's more work, but it'll create a lot less stress in the long run.

I'm fully staying away from the grocery store starting in two months. We don't have enough meat until I do a harvest so I have to wait.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

So everyone on disability are left out of it too because that barely get any money.

Yeah, it had HUGE stimulus package for large and very profitable companies like airlines too. Various sources, including direct ones, have said this combination is why it's been voted down.

Went to TSC today cause we have a sick bunny. :T About 10 chicks left in the whole store - 4 leghorns, the rest assorted bantams. The run on chicks is real.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Now China has Hantavirus

https://nypost.com/2020/03/24/man-who-died-on-bus-in-china-tests-positive-for-hantavirus/amp/

Yes, but it is not a NEW virus. It has been around a looooong time.

 

[Molpet]

Yes, but it is not a NEW virus. It has been around a looooong time.

true...Pops up in New Mexico every so often

 

[FortCluck]

Yes, but it is not a NEW virus. It has been around a looooong time.

Just as deadly though... I've never heard of it in the US. I didn't even look it up yet.

 

[FortCluck]

I just put my ducklings in with my big ducks because they're causing havoc with the bantams and dumping all the water out

They keep wanting to say hi to the big ducklings but they want nothing to do with them they're part of my meat duck breeding.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Just as deadly though... I've never heard of it in the US. I didn't even look it up yet.

It is here. Most often contracted by direct contact with mouse/rodent droppings and urine. When sweeping those things up it becomes airborne.

It is an excellent reason to protect yourself when cleaning the coops. Now without masks that becomes more of a challenge.

 

[Beer can]

The US has sometimes a dozen Bubonic plague/black plague cases a yr also.

 

[FortCluck]

It is here. Most often contracted by direct contact with mouse/rodent droppings and urine. When sweeping those things up it becomes airborne.

It is an excellent reason to protect yourself when cleaning the coops. Now without masks that becomes more of a challenge.

I've never heard of anyone having it before so it's new to me.

I'm trying to figure out how long I'll be in lockdown. Soon I'll be filling the incubator again to keep myself occupied.