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

[Trevorusn]

That’s just Mother Nature jerking you around. Perhaps she wants you to plant something.

Plant what? Rumor is tomorrow is 67 and rainey! Lol it will either freeze or get water logged!

 

[IamRainey]

What are we all doing to stay sane while stuck at home?

Cooking and baking are doing it for me. I swear I've never made so much bread but it's not expensive to do, it's a very pleasant tactile experience, it fills the house with an AWESOME aroma and I don't have to go out and try to find store bread.

If anyone's never done it we could do a bake-along. You may surprise yourself with what you can accomplish.

 

[FortCluck]

I was thinking of postponing my HAL when this first started but my husband said why? If anything we may need more chickens. So he has contributed to my soon full blown egg hatching addiction. I am still hoping for a small amount of males so I don’t feel bad cooking them. My first batch is still looking like I got 99% female. But I’ll keep checking in a month or two. Maybe instead of eating them I can sell em as POL pullets, hmm

Don't do that because this virus. Meeting people to sell chickens is risky. I had plans to sell a lot, but unfortunately that's not happening now.

 

[hysop]

Don't do that because this virus. Meeting people to sell chickens is risky. I had plans to sell a lot, but unfortunately that's not happening now.

Thanks! You got a point. I guess they’ll be dinner in 3 months.

 

[FortCluck]

What are we all doing to stay sane while stuck at home?

Playing games, puzzles, Bible journaling, farm chores, house chores, and Netflix (this is the one we do the least right now)

 

[Oolala]

Have now looked up lash egg and it looks like that is what it is. Will she survive this?
I read it is the same infection that causes bumblefoot and I have some antibiotics for that here. Now is obviously not a good time to be going out and about especially here in France with travel restrictions. Is there anything I can do for her that you can suggest. I seem to be plagued with bad luck with my girls as I seem to lose one each year and it is never for the same reason. I am feeling very despondent and feel I must be doing something wrong

 

[FortCluck]

Thanks! You got a point. I guess they’ll be dinner in 3 months.

I'm butchering all even if they're pullets unless a close friend wants them. I know people don't like butchering pullets, but chicken is chicken. I have some I'm keeping though.

 

[FortCluck]

It was 85 today in VA it was so nice. I did some reading outside and just enjoyed the fresh air.

 

[hysop]

Cooking and baking are doing it for me. I swear I've never made so much bread but it's not expensive to do, it's a very pleasant tactile experience, it fills the house with an AWESOME aroma and I don't have to go out and try to find store bread.

If anyone's never done it we could do a bake-along. You may surprise yourself with what you can accomplish.

I’ve only baked bread a handful of times and half the time it comes out wonderful and the other half it’s a fail. I do use different recipes so I can’t pinpoint where my mistake is. I do well with dinner rolls but not with bread loaves.

 

[DuckyDonna]

I don't really know where to post this but @Miss Lydia asked me to share the email I got from Tractor supply today.

A message to our Neighbors from President and CEO, Hal Lawton ​ Dear Neighbor, With the rapid changes across the nation due to the coronavirus (COVID‐19), I wanted to update you on the proactive steps we are taking at Tractor Supply to serve you, your family and your animals' needs today and in the longer term. We know you view Tractor Supply as critical to feeding and caring for your animals and pets, just as the grocery store is to your family's needs. We feel a tremendous responsibility to you, and knowing this, we are taking the following steps: We are adding Team Member hours in our stores to ensure we can provide legendary customer service. We are adjusting our store hours to ensure our Team Members are available to help you. We continue to be humbled and proud of our Team Members across the country and thank you for the kindness and care you are showing them. Effective Sunday, March 22, our revised hours are: Monday — Saturday: 8 a.m.‐6 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m.‐6 p.m. (Sunday hours vary by store ‐ check online for your store's Sunday hours) We are increasing our inventory supply for essential products such as livestock feed, equine feed, pet food, water and propane. We are extending two weeks of paid leave to our Team Members if they are experiencing any concerning symptoms in order to ensure their health and well‐being as well as yours. To make shopping easier for you and to ensure your products will be waiting for you when you arrive, our website, TractorSupply.com is enabled with Buy Online Pickup In Store. Once you order, we will have the product waiting for you in an hour, and we can hold it for you for up to 2 days. We are committed today, tomorrow and in the future to continue to be your most dependable retailer of choice so that you can continue living life on your terms. Thank you for your loyalty and support. I hope you and your family remain safe and well. ​ Hal Lawton, President and CEO

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