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[DwayneNLiz]

Did not.

see above post

 

[Sally Sunshine]

Morning Sally, did the leaves dry off?

trying to I am still sporadic but sun is shining now at least

mornin Mc what up ?

Surprised by a broody hen that was hiding somewhere, two yellow chicks and a chipmunk seen yesterday afternoon.

morning sweets

Good morning Mike
and a wonderful morning to you Sally!

MOrning Benny! Hope your day is going well!

 

[DwayneNLiz]

i even said please 3x

 

[Chaos18]

i even said please 3x

You did?

trying to I am still sporadic but sun is shining now at least

.....

Don't worry Mike is sending us more rain.

see above post

The above post is from Sally.

 

[rddragonhart69]

I'm feeling like we've had a tough year birds wise, but my husband assures me that we really haven't. We've lost 4 adult hens that were some favorites in there, one fell from rafters, one fell in the old feeder, and two died I believe due to something they ate or maybe being egg bound but they had no real symptoms and later we found milkweed and tiger Lillie's where they were hanging out so I think that that's why... We lost one of 7 chick we bought, the next morning it was dead and of the 109? chicks we hatched we had three cross beaks that didn't make it ... And anything I didn't assist hatch because it seems they were prone to it and assist hatching seems to be the catalyst... And we lost the one that got scalped... We had one get plucked around the head and had to be separated from his age group, one has sort of a thick leg now from a band issue and one hen had what's it called... That thing with the foot scab you have to treat... Anyway that's been this years sort of
Does that seem excessive as far as catastrophes :-/ we have about 100 birds that are fine but still I feel bad basically anytime an animal isn't well. Also my rooster is molting lol and totally looks rediculious.
Anyway on the up side I hatched a lot of healthy chicks that are growing up well and we've even found homes for some of the cockerels and sold lots of pullets and straight run chicks and everyone seems to be getting along just fine... I am really looking forward to next years mixs with some of these mixes mixed in I think we will get quite the mix. We did manage to hatch a cockerel of a breed we have a lot of pullets of and we can't wait to breed him... Lots of ups and downs... Oh also we are slow on our garden but got some recent rain and it looks like it's starting to produce!

honestly, based on quantity of chickens you have, that doesn't seem too bad. But with the feathered family, any catastrophe, how ever few or great, hits your heart like a bullet. I'm sorry that you have had to go through this. I can't say it will get any better or worse, but I can say you have friends here for support.

 

[Sally Sunshine]

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Morning Folks

Morning Sunshine

mornin chaos more duck eggs? how any hens you have? I want blue ducks!!

Quote: mornin campin, see its still raining how are your friends fairing today?

@Sally Sunshine

thanks liz, morning beautiful, I am still in a funk trust me.... I think going outside and giving a good scream may help

 

[BantyChooks]

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mornin chaos more duck eggs? how any hens you have? I want blue ducks!! mornin campin, see its still raining how are your friends fairing today? thanks liz, morning beautiful, I am still in a funk trust me.... I think going outside and giving a good scream may help

Scream away, blame it on the goats iffn anyone asks!

 

[Lucky Lemon]

@BantyChooks
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@runt325

Sorry it took me an extra day - but here's my almond flour shortbread cookies/ pie/ tart crust recipe.

Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp butter
• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/3 cup granulated sweetener (Splenda, Ideal, Swerve, etc.)
• 1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest

Instructions

• Melt the butter in the microwave or a small saucepan. Add the almond flour, sweetener, and lemon zest, stirring until fully combined.
• To make a tart or pie crust:
• No need to pre-chill, just press dough into tart or pie tins. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees (F) for 15 mins until firm and golden brown.
• To make the cookies:
• Form dough (it will be crumbly, this is normal) into a cylinder and wrap tightly with plastic wrap to compress. Chill in freezer for 30 minutes or until firm, or in the refrigerator for 2 hours. With a sharp knife, slice into 1/2 inch thick cookies (if they crumble apart your dough isn’t cold enough). Bake in a preheated oven @ 350 degrees (F) on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet for 15 minutes, or until firm and golden brown. Allow to cool before removing.

 

[BantyChooks]

Thank you!!

 

[DwayneNLiz]

You did?

Don't worry Mike is sending us more rain.

The above post is from Sally.

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mornin chaos more duck eggs? how any hens you have? I want blue ducks!!

mornin campin, see its still raining how are your friends fairing today?

thanks liz, morning beautiful, I am still in a funk trust me.... I think going outside and giving a good scream may help

scream away! its good for you to let it out