fuzzi's Chicken Journal

[fuzzi]

I'm sorry!

I actually don't want to come across as complaining...my house didn't slide down a mountain or float away.

 

[fuzzi]

Wow, what an oversight! Was your crawlspace swamped out, or was the ground absorbing the worst of it?

Apparently the ground absorbed it.

And the ductwork did, too. It was moldy and ruined. I had to have some replaced.

Not the best quality image, but you can make out the mold on the ducts

Oh my! So sorry!
If this area has been staying wet for some time, please make sure there is no mold. Hopefully if there is good ventilation there will be none.

We had a total loss from hurricane flooding years ago. Couldn't get in for days. By the time we could start work many things were destroyed by mold. It can cause respiratory problems for humans and animals.

I know you are upset. I would be too.

I'm planning on retiring next year, once I hit 65. So I am getting big dollar stuff done while I still have a paycheck coming in.

The roof is done, a gutter on the back of the house is installed, so next on my list was a moisture/vapor barrier. The crawlspace contractor was recommended by the roofer, and was the one to bring the plumbing and HVAC issues to my attention.

Crawlspace guy is going to clean out the entire crawlspace including the hanging fiberglass insulation, spray with an antifungal, put in a liner, foam pads (?), and a dehumidifier. Oh, and a door on the crawlspace access. I think it will make a tremendous difference. I'm tired of our bedroom doors sticking, too.

 

[fuzzi]

I thought my birds might enjoy a pumpkin as well. This is that Delaware hen that molted so badly, if you look closer at her hind end she looks part porcupine
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It looks like Jack is up-chucking!

 

[1muttsfan]

So the two hens and the two senior roosters are on the right hand side, and my three remaining young boys are on the left hand side

 

[kcan2]

I actually don't want to come across as complaining...my house didn't slide down a mountain or float away.

Yes - I thought about this recently when getting a plumbing quote. Grateful in a way, to be able to fix up! And have backyard chickens, of course!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I actually don't want to come across as complaining...my house didn't slide down a mountain or float away.

Oh Sweetie!

You have every right to be upset and express your feelings.

 

[fuzzi]

Oh Sweetie!

You have every right to be upset and express your feelings.

Thank you.

"I was sad because I had no shoes until I saw a man who had no feet"

 

[fuzzi]

So the two hens and the two senior roosters are on the right hand side, and my three remaining young boys are on the left hand side

Glad they are getting along. My younger cockerel, Silas, is getting on everyone's nerves. Zacchaeus has been tolerant.

You going to keep the young boys? There's some good color in their plumage.

 

[fuzzi]

So, after the plumber left I decided to just stay home the rest of the day. I wanted to donate to the flood relief so I cleaned out two closets.

Not bragging, just trying to help. I was told by someone from the area that the people have nothing except the clothes on their backs. This stuff is in good condition, and they are welcome to it.

 

[1muttsfan]

I may keep one, and let go my number 2 roo. He and the other youngsters have more white than I like, but there are so few to choose from...