Getting the flock out of here - a diary of a crazy chicken man

[ozexpat]

Good shaped block, minimum road frontage, maximum beach-iness

yes we are lucky.

we have just enough highway frontage for a small commercial enerprise if we so desire.

one day we may put a couple of duplexes in the area on the right side of the house to rent out..... one day

 

[rolito tabujara]

THE NEW CHICKS at 3 days old




Caprino and his concubines' new digs. I wanted the floor 6 ft odd the ground but that got lost in translation when I said build it the same style as coops 1-5

Nice hatchings. More power to the crazy chicken man. God bless!

 

[rolito tabujara]

BYC friends, I have been off the forum for awhile, my father died, but I wanted to share this pic of him holding a turkey poult and
then proudly smiling next to it when we spent thanksgiving together. He thought I was crazy to raise my own birds, but he loved every minute of the stories
and when he was visiting would talk to them. the last 2 years with him were so much fun, he will be missed very much...but always in our hearts.

I'm sorry for your loss HFR. Let's thanks God for memories that death can not erased. God bless!

 

[joannefiddler]

BYC friends, I have been off the forum for awhile, my father died, but I wanted to share this pic of him holding a turkey poult and
then proudly smiling next to it when we spent thanksgiving together. He thought I was crazy to raise my own birds, but he loved every minute of the stories
and when he was visiting would talk to them. the last 2 years with him were so much fun, he will be missed very much...but always in our hearts.

So very sorry for your loss. What a blessing that you had time together before his passing. He looks like a very cool guy!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

THE NEW CHICKS at 3 days old




Caprino and his concubines' new digs. I wanted the floor 6 ft odd the ground but that got lost in translation when I said build it the same style as coops 1-5

stunning Mr. O!

 

[Sally Sunshine]

BYC friends, I have been off the forum for awhile, my father died, but I wanted to share this pic of him holding a turkey poult and
then proudly smiling next to it when we spent thanksgiving together. He thought I was crazy to raise my own birds, but he loved every minute of the stories
and when he was visiting would talk to them. the last 2 years with him were so much fun, he will be missed very much...but always in our hearts.

oh Hill, I just knew something was up, I am so very sorry for your loss.awwww

 

[Tomtommom]

Hillflowerranch - I am sorry for your loss, but so happy that you were able to spend some special time and build some cherished memories with your Dad before you lost him. My beloved Dad will be 92 in July. He is winding down and I lose him a little every day. My memories of the loving father I was blessed with are so precious to me.

I am a firm believer that the pain of watching our loved ones deteriorate, or even suffer, is God's way of preparing us for losing them. It makes the debilitating pain of losing someone dear just a bit more bearable. My Mom was very ill for years before she died. We nearly lost her several times. What struck me while in the midst of that heartache, was that after the times of her worst suffering (then recovering from it,) she had no memory of the suffering. I believe that event was for her families benefit and prepared us to lose her.

Let yourself grieve, but don't let the grief become a permanent part of your life.

Beautifully said. We lost my mother-in-law after years in a nursing home. My mom passed unexpectedly. The latter was much, MUCH harder to accept.

My condolances, Hill.

 

[Tomtommom]

Oz, isn't Amaranth also grown as a grain? I have ordered some seed for it, 'Love lies bleeding'.. dramatic haha.

I ordered all heirloom seed, we'll see what does well. My soil is pretty crappy.. It's very dense.. luckily years of leaf litter has atleast added some nutrients.

Got plans for lots of peppers: gujillo, ancho/poblano, jalapeno, habanero, serrano, a variety of bells. We LOVE peppers. San Marzano tomatoes, along with some slicing tomatoes. Planning on starting a large herb/wildflower garden.. hoping with the self-seeding properties and perenial qualities, it will maintain itself some.

Your plans sound good!

 

[hillfloweranch]

Thank you all so much. I have missed you guys on here! Truly a special group of people and wonderful friends. I am blessed to know you all

 

[hillfloweranch]

Ok back to chickens. My girls are laying again so ....I think it's time for me to start hatching again!