Granny's gone and done it again

[prostar]

I empathize with you Star.. I had gotten a rescue rottie and we became fast friends. About 4 years into our relationship he totally tore up his right rear knee chasing deer. He was in so much pain. Surgery would have been $5,000 which I just couldn't afford, so the vet came out to the house and put him to sleep with me right there with him. I didn't cry until it was all over. Still cry when I think about him too much. I spent a week crying. That's when a neighbor suggested I go to the Pensacola Humane Society and look for something. I did go, and found Gator there. Here's the big bad boy chasing tadpoles.

Hubs said no to any rescues but I’ve been in communication and on a wait list with a German shepherd breeder up north near Sacramento.

I know from when we lost lexi the inbetween part is the worst - coming home to empty house and all that.

 

[campingshaws]

How do I join Granny's? Looks like a lot of fun!

Just jump right in! The few who bite have had their shots.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Hubs said no to any rescues but I’ve been in communication and on a wait list with a German shepherd breeder up north near Sacramento.

I know from when we lost lexi the inbetween part is the worst - coming home to empty house and all that.

So true, Star. The only pain worse than losing a dog is not having one. I had to carry Gracie up the stairs this morning. My shoulders won't take much of that, she weighs 35 lbs. And she doesn't like it.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I empathize with you Star.. I had gotten a rescue rottie and we became fast friends. About 4 years into our relationship he totally tore up his right rear knee chasing deer. He was in so much pain. Surgery would have been $5,000 which I just couldn't afford, so the vet came out to the house and put him to sleep with me right there with him. I didn't cry until it was all over. Still cry when I think about him too much. I spent a week crying. That's when a neighbor suggested I go to the Pensacola Humane Society and look for something. I did go, and found Gator there. Here's the big bad boy chasing tadpoles.

Love Rotts!

 

[prostar]

So true, Star. The only pain worse than losing a dog is not having one. I had to carry Gracie up the stairs this morning. My shoulders won't take much of that, she weighs 35 lbs. And she doesn't like it.

...I think this is why hubs was shocked I wanted to go bigger. A fit peach was around 50-55lbs. She’s lost weight now but I haven’t popped her on the scale to see how much. (She enjoyed her breakfast today though - ground turkey, carrots, peas and rice)

 

[CapricornFarm]

Good morning everyone. Only 85° and overcast. I'll take it.

 

[CSolis]

Honey Badger, I'm Homeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Charging up the phone so I can download a few picks I got.
Picked up 4 black boids this morning and dropped off the two BR cockerels that I got into the kennel easily. They all traveled well on the go to and return trip. The 4 black boids I picked up settled right into the kennel as soon as it was in the back of the Jeepster. As if they KNEW it was okay and better days were ahead. Put 3 of the 4 out in the big coop with the 3 BSL (2Cs and 1P). What a stink! But I was there with the rake handle letting the big boys know their behavior was not acceptable and that ended that. The 3 new ones jumped up on the roosting bar and headed into the hen house for a nice roost. I did take a pic of an egg (medium sized egg) laying on the ground. The kid said he had nesting boxes in the shed (3 sided) but they wouldn't lay in them. I could see why, it was on the ground.

Now, the interesting part for those that want to continue to read.. Based on the type of comb (Shape and size) I know pretty much for certain I have 3 hens out of the bunch and maybe one cockerel. They are just over 41 weeks of age and came from a big breeder down here that said they were "Black Astrolorp" crosses, but I highly doubt it. I think he's going for Black Asians, so they have to have some Asian blood in there. He also said there was some silkie blood which gives them the black skin, etc. But I'm not seeing that at all, nor did I see any Black Astrolorp in any of them. You will see from the picks I took they are smaller than my BSL's by quite a bit. From the hackle and neck feathers, all appear to be hens, but one thing is bothering me.. All of them have spurs. And I do mean SPURS! They are not aggressive in the least, and are somewhat flighty. I put food and water in the hen house where they decided to rest. I felt bad about leaving the 2 BR boys there since they are only feeding whole corn to the ones they have, and that is quite a few.. He started out with around 400 of the danged birds, and is down to maybe 100 now.
Henri and his 'buddy/buddett' are comfy in a corner of Henri's Hideaway. Never a moment of confrontation between the two of them.. some circling, then boop, pals.

 

[CSolis]

Just jump right in! The few who bite have had their shots.

Bark Bark..... Shows off her fancy collar and rabies tag.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Honey Badger, I'm Homeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Charging up the phone so I can download a few picks I got.
Picked up 4 black boids this morning and dropped off the two BR cockerels that I got into the kennel easily. They all traveled well on the go to and return trip. The 4 black boids I picked up settled right into the kennel as soon as it was in the back of the Jeepster. As if they KNEW it was okay and better days were ahead. Put 3 of the 4 out in the big coop with the 3 BSL (2Cs and 1P). What a stink! But I was there with the rake handle letting the big boys know their behavior was not acceptable and that ended that. The 3 new ones jumped up on the roosting bar and headed into the hen house for a nice roost. I did take a pic of an egg (medium sized egg) laying on the ground. The kid said he had nesting boxes in the shed (3 sided) but they wouldn't lay in them. I could see why, it was on the ground.

Now, the interesting part for those that want to continue to read.. Based on the type of comb (Shape and size) I know pretty much for certain I have 3 hens out of the bunch and maybe one cockerel. They are just over 41 weeks of age and came from a big breeder down here that said they were "Black Astrolorp" crosses, but I highly doubt it. I think he's going for Black Asians, so they have to have some Asian blood in there. He also said there was some silkie blood which gives them the black skin, etc. But I'm not seeing that at all, nor did I see any Black Astrolorp in any of them. You will see from the picks I took they are smaller than my BSL's by quite a bit. From the hackle and neck feathers, all appear to be hens, but one thing is bothering me.. All of them have spurs. And I do mean SPURS! They are not aggressive in the least, and are somewhat flighty. I put food and water in the hen house where they decided to rest. I felt bad about leaving the 2 BR boys there since they are only feeding whole corn to the ones they have, and that is quite a few.. He started out with around 400 of the danged birds, and is down to maybe 100 now.
Henri and his 'buddy/buddett' are comfy in a corned of Henri's Hideaway. Never a moment of confrontation between the two of them.. some circling, then boop, pals.

I guess you don't quarantine new birds. You might want to consider that.

 

[CSolis]

I guess you don't quarantine new birds. You might want to consider that.

I figured how much worse could it be than getting 5 C's out of 6 chicks? Only one I would even be concerned with is the BSL pullet I have and she won't be broody if I read right.