EDUCATIONAL INCUBATION & HATCHING CHAT THREAD, w/ Sally Sunshine Shipped Eggs

[meltel]

Happy 4th, Mel....good looking couple. Jug of lemonade, right?

a little too much tequila on my part shut us down early

Was supposed to go to the casino where we got married. but I was exhausted and he has been up since 8 last night and not gone to bed yet. It's quality time and not quantity and I got up, did my hair and makeup and looked somewhat normal. Excellent dinner at one of our favorite authentic mexican restaurants downtown and just had a good time talking and singing in the car

 

[Fire Ant Farm]

Quote:
Thanks - it felt like the right thing to do, and I'm going to enjoy their quiet company. I had begun to suspect that I had developed a bit of a low grade depression after my dog and cat died (maybe not depression, maybe a bad case of the blues, or just lonely). The house got junky, I wasn't taking care of myself like I should, although the chickens have kept me occupied and amused. I was looking at old photos of my cat and dog after texting and PM'ing Emma, and was struck by how much nicer the house was (even with animals in it), and that I looked happier. I needed companions again.

 

[meltel]

Thanks - it felt like the right thing to do, and I'm going to enjoy their quiet company. I had begun to suspect that I had developed a bit of a low grade depression after my dog and cat died (maybe not depression, maybe a bad case of the blues, or just lonely). The house got junky, I wasn't taking care of myself like I should, although the chickens have kept me occupied and amused. I was looking at old photos of my cat and dog after texting and PM'ing Emma, and was struck by how much nicer the house was (even with animals in it), and that I looked happier. I needed companions again. 

Everything happens for a reason. I don't know what I would do without my zoo-fur and feathered alike.

 

[BantyChooks]

Wasn't going to let the hand get in the way of a nice anniversary date with my husband of 4 years

Love him so much

Had to sneak in a pic with my new sunglasses

Nothing super fancy-just enjoyed spending time together

You guys look great!
Happy fourth.... Here's to many more to come

 

[BantyChooks]

Everything happens for a reason. I don't know what I would do without my zoo-fur and feathered alike.

X200
Honestly, I'd be a whole different person without critters around.

 

[kwhites634]

Quote: You mean you might actually be somewhat sane?

 

[dan26552]

Cool so one brown spotted and one black spotted. Fun to see the different colors. Is there a breed of goat that has the same color each time? Dumb question

Yeah.

Yes, there are lots of breeds that throw the same color, ours are mixes so it's kinda like breeding mixed chickens, ya never know what you're gonna get.

 

[BantyChooks]

You mean you might actually be somewhat sane?

Well, that too. e

 

[Sally Sunshine]

re: My Gift

My dear friends…
I am in shock, and also know that I am a big baby and crying. I dont really know what to say, besides holy cow, thank you so very much, and OMG yer all nuts, that much $ at a chicken store!

Today I was talking to a BYC friend that lives local and we realized we have been yapping etc for over six years now about chickens and life, We were discussing when I cant babysit anymore what I can try to do next to help support my kids, I tried to explain to her when she asked if I get paid for anything I have done on BYC that I dont, but its been a major source for support through the most horrible times in my life. When I realized the cancer support groups only brought me down more with the disappointments, discussion and even the deaths, I swore I needed to find something to occupy my time that keeps me uplifted and looking forward.

BYC and the associated hobbies/addictions sure took hold and helped me be more positive and realize I could still live my life even if I dont know the ending. I wont go on, but I think you should all realize how much you mean to me.

Believe it or not, this has been minor compared to what I have been through, but to know that your cared ab and appreciated its absolutely amazing and I truly enjoy helping others with the incubation, not to mention trying to save some babies and stress from hatchers.

I have a lifelong list of mentors, everyone is wise in some way and has taught me something, its a gift to give back in any way.

Thanks for walking with me when I needed support, thanks for walking ahead me when I needed guidance and thanks for walking behind me when I needed someone to watch my back. thanks for tolerating my idiosyncrasies and crazy cattywampus habits.

You might not know this, but you helped me find happiness in being the person that I really am, thank you everyone

 

[DwayneNLiz]

Yeah, I know. It's just funny - I now am a cat owner again.... but you'd never know it! Stealth kitties!!!!! 

Thanks. Believe it or not, no more dead chicks when I went to check (I was surprised - I expected at least one). The one that could barely control his head this morning is still the weakest one, but when I gave him some water for the last time before bed, he seemed to be controlling his head a bit better. The other two are a bit better. I still don't know if they will survive the night, but it makes me feel better that they seem to be moving in the right direction. The rest of them are doing great and running all around the place just fine. (Perhaps these little ones were either smooshed in a corner or near a vent hole during shipping.)

I am really beat - I didn't stop all day long. I had only had coffee in the morning, and two of those chocolate energy bars at lunch time (no time for anything else). I just poured myself a glass of wine and am eating, of all things, canned brown bread with raisins - which is quite delicious BTW. (I've been redoing my emergency supplies, and I like to be sure to taste and eat some of anything I get to know what it's like). I'm eating it with, yup, canned butter. It's not all that bad (for canned - it's not fresh butter, but what can you expect?!). The canned cheese is a bit like velveeta, but better than I thought, and the canned bacon is actually quite good (I was surprised) - just really messy (it's wrapped in a wax paper roll in the can, and there's a lot of grease in the can from cooking).

I'm going to read back, but will likely be spare with my comments (well, ok, I'll try - I tend to always have something to say, don't I?! ).

- Ant Farm

so happy you haven't lost more, the kitties will come around lol
And I love brown bread

Wasn't going to let the hand get in the way of a nice anniversary date with my husband of 4 years

Love him so much

Had to sneak in a pic with my new sunglasses

Nothing super fancy-just enjoyed spending time together

Beautiful couple!!
He cut his hair!!!!!! Almost didn't recognize him

Thanks - it felt like the right thing to do, and I'm going to enjoy their quiet company. I had begun to suspect that I had developed a bit of a low grade depression after my dog and cat died (maybe not depression, maybe a bad case of the blues, or just lonely). The house got junky, I wasn't taking care of myself like I should, although the chickens have kept me occupied and amused. I was looking at old photos of my cat and dog after texting and PM'ing Emma, and was struck by how much nicer the house was (even with animals in it), and that I looked happier. I needed companions again. 

completely understand