Michigan

[Opa]

Even though it has been 19 years since I retired, the habit of waking up early has been something I have never been able to change. Regardless of what time I go to bed I automatically wake around 5am. This morning I was once again heartened to know that the primary requirement for having a good day was still there, a pulse. I figure God controls whether I have one or not. Everything else about having a good day is pretty much up to me. Many days I have things to do that I don't particularly like but at least I am still able to do them so it must be a good day.

Sometimes things occur unexpectedly that really make for having a good day. Yesterday a fellow BYCer emailed me to invited Hope, Granny, and I to ask us to come for dinner today. Several other BYCers are coming as well. Some of them I've known for a couple of years and one couple I have never met. How wonderful is that to be able to visit with folks that share what the uninformed might call our poultry peccadilloes.

Have a great day all, I know mine is going to be.

 

[Olive Hill]

Wrangler -- I'm so sorry about your hen. It's no big deal though. These ones work just fine. I just like to look at them anyway. And the banties are cute anyway. The roos look like miniature cowboys shuffling around in their chaps.

HH -- That age/stage when half their feathers are in, half aren't is so funny. You got pretty darn lucky there with the ratio. That's great!

Opa -- Those are words of wisdom to live by. Have a great time at dinner today.

 

[Opa]

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Just wondering at what point does what one says become "words of wisdom" as opposed to some old rooster running off at the mouth?

 

[Mom 2em All]

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Just wondering at what point does what one says become "words of wisdom" as opposed to some old rooster running off at the mouth?

ha hah ha.. the key is to first earn the respect of and awe of others- "wow, he is so wise..." then, no matter what is said, everyone will continue to listen intently and say, "woww he is so wise"...even if the words of wisdom have become rambling on and on about nothing...

no worries, Sam- you have proven to be wise, and we are all listening intently...no matter what. AND if ever what you say becomes "some old rooster running off at the mouth", we will ONLY make fun of and talk about you behind your back-

all the while, listening intently...

Enjoy dinner...sounds like a great time.

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I am off to my mother-in-laws. Love her so much. She gave us all a big scare with a near-death situation. The other day she called my cellphone three times, but I didnt have it on me at work. Finally she got ahold of my step-daughter. Blood was pouring from her nose for hours. Her bp was 280 over 170. Zipped her to the hospital by ambulance and then to surgery. She spent two days in the hospital. Now she is home, but she lives alone. She still has a balloon in her nose- until Monday. I bought her a blood pressure machine and showed her how to use it, yesterday. Im going to spend my day off over there today. She is 84, and fiercely independent. She is so stubborn. I love her so much- and it is very hard. I feel the need to video tape, preserve, remember, every moment. I think back over the past thirteen years that she has been a part of my life- and I wish I would have spent more time, asked more questions, etc etc etc. It is shocking how much she has changed in six months. I firmly believe that up until six months ago, she could have kicked my butt literally, with one arm behind her back. Now she has lost a bunch of weight, muscle mass, etc. Now she is fragile.

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HH- I have a pair of NH, as well. YOU are the one I planned on giving my little cockerel to. At Chicken Stock. So, as it stands- if you need a backup, I have him for you.

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I posted a question in emergencies titled, "muscovy hen cannot walk"..please read and give me some advice. I have to leave to go to my mother in law- and I am leaving a duck in my bathroom.

I dont know what to do at all with her. I am at a loss. I will ask my mother in law- raised on the farm as she was- but her advice will be "eat her".

 

[Olive Hill]

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Just wondering at what point does what one says become "words of wisdom" as opposed to some old rooster running off at the mouth?

The point at which I begin agreeing with them, of course.

 

[chickflick]

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It's always a great day when you get to spend time with old friends and friends not yet met.

 

[snowflake]

Any one near Belding,GR Mi. ave any welsummers or cuckoo Marans they would like to sell?

 

[newchickky]

Hi - I am trying to rid myself of my rooster (EE) and so far no luck on the for sale page or craigslist. I am will to eat him as well, but this being the first year I have ever had chickens, I do not the first thing about harvesting them. I live in redford twp near Detroit. Does anyone here know somewhere I can take him??

 

[fifelakelooper]

Good morning all! We are headed to Traverse city to get fencing today to finally fence in a big area for the chickens...it will surround the 3 coops (getting two on Monday) and both runs and the compost piles. So ready to get all this underway.

Since I'm farther north than most the others...I can't assist with the Welsummers or Cuckoo marans...nor chicken processing. I know the fellow Michiganders will assist with that.
Candling on Saturday my English Orp mixes!! Hope to get a few out of the 24 shipped egg...the seller gave me 12 extras because so many have been infertile.

 

[michickenwrangler]

One more time ...

I've got 8 eggs in the incubator.

Who wants to start putting in bids on which day they'll all die?

I'm guessing day 20.

Anyone else?