Icelandic Chickens

[Jake Levi]

Beautiful coop and chicks Molly !!

and beautiful pics from all,

I seriously relate to and sympathize with Mary on her rehoming, at least I will be getting eggs from mine.

You are a strong person Mary, and the breed really needs you.

We have got a lot of really great folks here !

Life is good, and better with Icelandic Chickens !

 

[karimw]

to Jake and Mary for the loss of your flocks. I hope they get good homes! I'm off to Iowa Sate U today for NPIP tester training. Should be fun!

 

[RingedTeal]

Good luck Karimw

 

[Happy Chooks]

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Hey whatever works! It actually aggravates me when he takes over - he doesn't explain why or show me how it will work better, he just does it and I don't learn anything. Plus, he's a perfectionist. And this was a pretty easy job.

This is the same husband that made me build my own coop. He wanted me to understand that it's not just as easy as "honey, build me this" and he said that if something ever happened to him, I need to know how to build stuff. It was the neverending coop project, but I finally did get it done.

I have a whole new appreciation for swinging a hammer (especially when you bend the nail A LOT) - nail guns are your friend.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/374698/the-neverending-coop-project-update-its-done/0_50

It took me 3 tries to get the hook portion right. My 8 year old said "wow Mom, you kept trying until you got it right". I told him that you only fail if you give up. And to have your kids see that you are not helpless - that makes it worth it.
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[The Sheriff]

Mary! We married twin brothers! I always have to hear how I am doing it wrong when I never even asked for help! What's up with that? I also hate the second example you gave. DH doesn't not understand that things change and what once seemed like a good idea is now not so good. Again, even if I don't ask for help, I get criticized for "always changing things" and being unable to get it right the first time. I have figured out the psychology of this behavior though. It is guilt felt by the complainer for not helping with the project. He/she can feel better by convincing him/her self that it didn't need to be done at all if only the other person had done it right the first time. Word of caution: keep that theory to yourself. Confronting the other person with the truth isn't always a good idea.

 

[The Sheriff]

I had planned to clean coops today so they would be done before my procedure on my back tomorrow. Pain and an unsteady gait this morning caused me to change my plans. The coops can wait until after my procedure and I am feeling better. The only bad coop is the Icelandic coop and with only two inhabitants now it should be fine for awhile longer.

I laid in a supply of do-it-yourself meals for a few days so I should be good there. I went to the feed store and got 6 fifty pound bags of feed and scratch to fill all the containers so I don't have to carry it with me on my rounds. I have my adjustable bed downstairs and a cane and walker close by just in case I need them. I think I have covered all the bases. I am so hopeful that this brings some relief.

Thanks for all the well wishes! It means a lot.

Mary

 

[tazcat70]

Mary and Mary...I am right there with ya gals!


Great job Kelly!

 

[kathyinmo]

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[The Sheriff]

Oh Kathy,

. I will be fine. The one you should feel sorry for is Isi. Stella is supposed to be keeping him company until Lukka finishes brooding her chicks. I just took this pic out my office window! Kelly is the only one that knows that this area is no where near the Icelandic coop and yard! She is definitely not a good candidate for constant companion.



I don't know who Deerman is but I am sorry he passed. I don't know many folks off the Icelandic thread.

Kathy, since you are being so kind to me is it possible you haven't read your PMs?

 

[tazcat70]

I have just been so "weepy," the last couple days. You know..... when any little thing makes tears well up in your eyes. Greeting me yesterday, when I logged on, was finding that Deerman had died. So sad... Now, Mary sending the Icelandics to their new home, just affected me more than I thought it would. When I saw the pictures of Fred driving off with them, I just cried. I know... I know... I know.... It IS the right thing to do. I am just so sad that Mary has to do this. I am even more sad that Mary is suffering with this pain. I am praying for a full recovery and that Mary will be pain free after this procedure.

Mary, I wish I could come over and clean your coops for ya.

Kathy he will be missed. I didn't know him well, but I know that he was always willing to help in any way he could.

Mary

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