Australorp, Speckled Sussex, Orpingtons (don't care what color) and Black Copper Marans. I'm going to hatch my own Barred Rock eggs.
My daughter was a lot like this...still is, except, now she's 8 and we've really spent a lot of time dissuading her from putting things in her mouth.My darling son is a little special (and I say that with all the love of a mother, he's got me wrapped around his pinky). He eats anything and everything. We've gone through several phone chargers, sippy cups last about a month, his bed has bite marks all across, pencils disappear, toys lose arms/heads/wheels.. I have to hide the toilet plunger, he carries it around like a throphy and puts it on his face... He can be found in the kitchen licking the washer at times. He devours books. Literally. You know, I am surprised he has not pulled an Ozzy Osbourne on the chicks yet, but then again, I don't let him touch those.
we are pretty safe with bernie not eating the ducks. He is smart enough not to eat his future.Yay!! so glad...
here's hoping for a breeding pair for ya!!! of course Bernie will be hard pressed not to eat the giants when they grow out!! just remind him to breed more and soon you won't have to hatch them they will go broody and hatch them on their own...at least my female keeps hiding eggs from me..LOL
Awwwww! What a cutie!!! My best friend's little boy is on the spectrum. He's been receiving intensive ABA therapy from CARD since 2011 and he has come a LONG way. He gets services in-home through the end of this school year. She petitioned the school dept to let him continue in-home, even though he should have aged out of in-home and gone to the preschool this past year.He's receiving early intervention for developmental delays.. his therapist keeps insisting he does it to make up for lack of other senses (he's got some hearing loss). I got him two chew toys, but he doesn't enjoy the texture as much, too rubbery. He gives it a few chews, chunks it and find something else to devour.He sucks his thumb a lot too... he's worn his nails to the point they just tear off.
Big head aches. Big love. He's so very special to me... in every way. He doesn't talk, and we're not even sure if he understands anything we say.. so teaching him anything is sort of like training a dog.. or more like a cat, because he's beyond stubborn. (Good Lord I sound like a terrible parent.. I really do adore my little guy! )
He's a trooper. Even with all the prodding and fussing and poking from doctors, he's almost always in a good mood. Big smiles.
We're on waiting lists for various autism clinics and waiting on results from yet another genetic screening. But you know what? I wouldn't change this little boy for the world. He's perfect in all his quirkiness.
He's receiving early intervention for developmental delays.. his therapist keeps insisting he does it to make up for lack of other senses (he's got some hearing loss). I got him two chew toys, but he doesn't enjoy the texture as much, too rubbery. He gives it a few chews, chunks it and find something else to devour.He sucks his thumb a lot too... he's worn his nails to the point they just tear off.
Big head aches. Big love. He's so very special to me... in every way. He doesn't talk, and we're not even sure if he understands anything we say.. so teaching him anything is sort of like training a dog.. or more like a cat, because he's beyond stubborn. (Good Lord I sound like a terrible parent.. I really do adore my little guy! )
He's a trooper. Even with all the prodding and fussing and poking from doctors, he's almost always in a good mood. Big smiles.
We're on waiting lists for various autism clinics and waiting on results from yet another genetic screening. But you know what? I wouldn't change this little boy for the world. He's perfect in all his quirkiness.
OMG!!! This is sooooo true! I have done all of this!now you gone & done it!
next your house will be filled with all sorts of poultry books
not just chicken but turkey, duck, & many more
your shed will become another coop (been there done that)
your garage will never have a car in it again
they will not fit with all the brooders in there
then you start to collect dog crates & cat carriers (these are good when you have a sick or weak bird)
you will always be on the lookout for fencing & posts (you can score lots of free goodies on trash day)
your back yard will never be the same
Can a turner be added later?
My oldest son was "special" when he was young, his oddity was putting things in his ears!!! m&ms, pencil erasers, gummy hands, toys you name it. Annual checkups where like santa pulling gifts out of a bag.My darling son is a little special (and I say that with all the love of a mother, he's got me wrapped around his pinky). He eats anything and everything. We've gone through several phone chargers, sippy cups last about a month, his bed has bite marks all across, pencils disappear, toys lose arms/heads/wheels.. I have to hide the toilet plunger, he carries it around like a throphy and puts it on his face... He can be found in the kitchen licking the washer at times. He devours books. Literally. You know, I am surprised he has not pulled an Ozzy Osbourne on the chicks yet, but then again, I don't let him touch those.
Ok...now your son really reminds me of mine. Christian had every diagnosis in the book when he was young. His vocabulary at the age of three/four included, no, momma and juice. He went thru many different forms of therapies. They said he would always be in special education classes. Now Christian is 18. Here is what I found worked for my son. No more medication, no more psycological therapy (I quit all those in second grade but I wish I never would have allowed them) and most importantly NO LABELS! Educational IEPs, speech therapy were great though. I worked diligently with him at home in the evenings and summers, hooked on phonics, flash cards, repeating words etc. While I would say today that yes, Christian is different than most, maybe social communication is a weakness. But Christian has made HUGE improvements. Most people would never guess of the struggles we had from probably age 2 - about 3rd grade. This year Christian graduates from High School, he was a star football player (in more than his mothers eye), he has found great friends, and is graduating 5th !! 5th !! in his class. He scored a 28 on his ACT's the first time he took it and we are waiting on the score of his last test. Please don't let the system attempt to label your child. Confront each struggle that he has and find away for him to correct it that he understands. Good Luck!He's receiving early intervention for developmental delays.. his therapist keeps insisting he does it to make up for lack of other senses (he's got some hearing loss). I got him two chew toys, but he doesn't enjoy the texture as much, too rubbery. He gives it a few chews, chunks it and find something else to devour.He sucks his thumb a lot too... he's worn his nails to the point they just tear off.
Big head aches. Big love. He's so very special to me... in every way. He doesn't talk, and we're not even sure if he understands anything we say.. so teaching him anything is sort of like training a dog.. or more like a cat, because he's beyond stubborn. (Good Lord I sound like a terrible parent.. I really do adore my little guy! )
He's a trooper. Even with all the prodding and fussing and poking from doctors, he's almost always in a good mood. Big smiles.
We're on waiting lists for various autism clinics and waiting on results from yet another genetic screening. But you know what? I wouldn't change this little boy for the world. He's perfect in all his quirkiness.
Christian sounds like a wonderful young man and you have done a wonderful job being his mom!! Kudos to him for overcoming those challenges!!! Its hard...as you know...at this side of the journey. I worry for DD...her math disabilities are sometimes so overwhelming. But she is who she was designed to be, and no mistakes were made. <3OMG!!! This is sooooo true! I have done all of this!
Absolutely but with the shape of the incubator they really aren't needed
My oldest son was "special" when he was young, his oddity was putting things in his ears!!! m&ms, pencil erasers, gummy hands, toys you name it. Annual checkups where like santa pulling gifts out of a bag.
I can get you bcm's, as soon as I figure out who my egg eater is. How many do you want. You will just pay for shipping.
Ok...now your son really reminds me of mine. Christian had every diagnosis in the book when he was young. His vocabulary at the age of three/four included, no, momma and juice. He went thru many different forms of therapies. They said he would always be in special education classes. Now Christian is 18. Here is what I found worked for my son. No more medication, no more psycological therapy (I quit all those in second grade but I wish I never would have allowed them) and most importantly NO LABELS! Educational IEPs, speech therapy were great though. I worked diligently with him at home in the evenings and summers, hooked on phonics, flash cards, repeating words etc. While I would say today that yes, Christian is different than most, maybe social communication is a weakness. But Christian has made HUGE improvements. Most people would never guess of the struggles we had from probably age 2 - about 3rd grade. This year Christian graduates from High School, he was a star football player (in more than his mothers eye), he has found great friends, and is graduating 5th !! 5th !! in his class. He scored a 28 on his ACT's the first time he took it and we are waiting on the score of his last test. Please don't let the system attempt to label your child. Confront each struggle that he has and find away for him to correct it that he understands. Good Luck!
This is me with my "baby" on senior night, his last night to play football.
