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[Too Fast]

So I got up early this morning with intentions to fully catch up. However after reading then re-reading to add postings my time is up.

Full day of helping set up 3 weddings and a party. Sooo...

I am setting a post-it note on the puter with the last post number on it so maybe I can continue my catch up when I get home.

Ha! I thought I was the only one with the post-it idea. Been away this last weekend, so many posts to read!

We went back to the 1500s, at the Ren Festival in Ohio. My 8 year old son loved the jousting.

 

[Kiniska]

UGH, I am so sorry! Hope you find your missing hen.
I will only trust my oldest DD (she is 31) or I won't/can't go anywhere.
There is a horrible attitude about pets (and livestock) I see developing in our children.
They are NOT disposable!
All living things deserve good treatment and respect from the owners.
If you have a dog, or cat, its yours. You don't throw it away if it accidentally pees on your rug.
DH caught a woman and 2 kids dumping 2 cats by our barn!
That parent, oh my He had a report done with the PD,
Had I been out there... U can bet I would not have been pleasant.

I couldn't agree more. My parents would have had my hide. They were serious about taking responsibility for the creatures you brought home. And when I got my first job at a kennel I would never have dreamed of leaving things half done. It was a lot harder that filling a few water containers.

 

[PeacefulWalls]

I would enjoy another get together.
Might be fun to have a nice size chicken trade too. I know some chickens went to new homes at the last meet. We don't have the acreage here or I would invite you to have the meet here. Plus we are close to Patrick so it would not help the north side of the state.

I was very tempted to offer our place for a fall gathering. However, when we built our house we also added an attached apartment for my folks so we could help my dad take care of my mom who has dementia. Recently it's become harder for her to deal with lots of visitors around as her condition progresses, so for now it's best to withhold an invite here. We certainly would be open to it in the future as we are able.

 

[SallyinIndiana]

Quote: Speaking as a mom who has gone through a difficult pregnancy in the past: I have to say if there was a way I could get a happy healthy baby in a week or less of pregnancy I would jump at it.
With it being her fist time as a broody it might work out great, if not then yes you would need some more fertile eggs and she would be sitting a few extra days.

Quote: Many prayers for you and your family with dealing with the dementia. I am starting to see normal signs of forgetfulness in my parents a a couple of extremes (imo) in my mother. It is not easy. I can't imagine actual dementia in a parent.

 

[PeacefulWalls]

Many prayers for you and your family with dealing with the dementia. I am starting to see normal signs of forgetfulness in my parents a a couple of extremes (imo) in my mother. It is not easy. I can't imagine actual dementia in a parent.

Thank you! It's especially stressful for my Dad -- the last few weeks have been particularly bad & he's started the process for some Adult Day Care services. Don't know what kind of insurance coverage there is with Medicare for dementia -- hopefully something to help with what will soon become more expensive care. My daughter (almost 15) can remember Grandma before when she was "normal", but my son (12 y.o.) doesn't really remember her before the dementia started kicking in. It kinda feels like you've lost your parent -- certainly the parent you grew up knowing. It started fairly early for her -- in her mid 60's. I always think about it whenever I can't remember something & hope it's not hereditary!

 

[kabhyper1]

Good morning everybody! It's fllippin' cold outside!
I went out and checked on my girls. Snow was less than pleased that Ashes was running around her side of the coop trying to find a way out.

No attacks, just a very serious puffing up and growling.

So I let Ashes out with the others for their morning grazing.
I went to check on the babies and momma Lavender and let everyone else out of the main coop, the main flock all came into the barn as usual to check out the little family

, and irritate Lavender as she tried to contain her children and pleaded for them to get under her in the presence of the rest of the flock.

The kids weren't having it. Bouncing around like hot popcorn kernels scratching eating playing, not a care in the world.

Little Chance right there with them. He is doing great! I ushered the rest of the flock out of the barn, and went back out to check the silkies.
Snow was panicking. I completely forgot she gets up with the flock to dust bathe and eat in the morning. I took her out and stayed until she was done. Wet grass + silkie = one strange looking porcupine.

I put her back in the coop with her eggs ( after I figured out which one she was since after getting their heads wet, I couldn't tell who was who

) She ate some food and went right back to her nest. Wet feet and all. I hope that doesn't screw anything up.

I'm also glad I chose the right silkie to put back with the eggs. It was a crap shoot. Maybe leg bands are in order. I put a plastic bucket where Ashes tried to brood yesterday. I think it is best to just break her and not chance it this close to hatch. Hopefully Snow will be able to handle the load of eggs she is sitting on come hatch this week. Thanks all for your great advice and Input!

 

[Delawaremommy]

Someone finally responded to my'bantam cochins wanted'advert on CL. Asked them for a picture of their bantam Cochin rooster.... Here is what they are offering.



Going to mail them back in the morning with the news that his guy is most certainly not a Cochin.

they are adorable little things...but even I know they aren't cochins!

 

[SallyinIndiana]

Quote:
The strangest thing for me is my mom not recalling her natural hair color. It was brown in every picture I have seen of her since her wedding until I was about 9. Then she went blonde and the roots came in dark. I remember all of the trips to the salon with her as mother daughter time when those dark roots were made blonde. well now her gray is made blonde. But she insists that one of my children get's their blonde hair from her. I have not had the heart to show her the old photos even if I did look at them several times to make sure I was not going insane. I just can't figure how all that time we spent together while she was getting her hair bleached is just gone in her mind. But that is about the only major forgetful thing right now. Then there are those tiny things like ohh you went to the store yesterday, I was going to ask you to pick up a jar of pickles. But mom I did get your pickles I just have not had time to drop them by yet.
I also think please don't let me forget the easy stuff or the memories.

 

[Old Salt 1945]

Thanks all for your help during our hatch! You guys are really patient and great. I have been an annoying nervous wreck all week, and you guys put up with me. Thanks again.

It's been fun watching all your histrionics. Cuter than a speckled pup in a little red wagon.

John

 

[kabhyper1]

It's been fun watching all your histrionics. Cuter than a speckled pup in a little red wagon.

John

I'm not sure what to say about that. Thank you?

Happy to give you some entertainment John. Round two starts this week. I'm sure you are all on the edge of your seats.

Ha!