Minnesota!

[Coffee 1st]

Friday night!! I am off!! I really need to get out. I am so worn out.

Hope u went out and had a blast, or even if u just relaxed Happy wkend..

 

[lalaland]

coffee, how's butterscotch? and life with the kids?

 

[KlopKlop]

My dog just cornered a possum by the coop.

How did that end??

I have Goldie in a wire kennel in my bathroom.  It is an awkward place for her to be, blocks my main utility closet.  So I thought I would see if she could tolerate the cats, if so I could move her into the living area.  Then she also would not be stuck alone in this silent room.  But, as soon as one cat came in, Goldie flipped.  THis was even though I had one end of the cage and side all covered in blankets so she had a dark, enclosed area to be in.

Darn.  

Also, she is walking more.  Before, just a small step, wait, small step.  Now, 2-3 steps in a row. 
But here is my question - she is high stepping - bringing her foot all the way up to her chest before putting it down when she steps.  Is this just because she is sore?  

I am not satisfied with how little she is eating.  She does have normal droppings except in miniature.  I can't seem to really tempt her, and although the first day she would take food from my hand, she hasn't done so since.  

I see my chickens do that high step all the time and thought it is funny. Especially the roosters. Hopefully that isn't a bad thing

 

[KlopKlop]

Thank you all for the compliments about my wood projects. I have been fortunate to be able to collect tools over the last 5 or so years and tinker with them. I had no idea I would ever love woodworking. I actually got my start doing home improvement projects than dabbling in 'fun stuff' and building up from there. I find it to be a nice stress relieving activity and I find it to be a good mental challenge, like doing a puzzle. Want to know something though? I have never ever sold a thing I have made. I have given everything away to family and friends. Lots of Christmas and wedding gifts. I think trying to make money off it would take the fun out of it.

 

[Coffee 1st]

coffee, how's butterscotch?  and life with the kids?

Butterscotch is doing great I will try to get pic of her today.. And I never see the kids anymore I DID see a pizza box ,glasses and shoes downstairs this morning so I know they've been around..

 

[Coffee 1st]

Koop Koop ... WOW on the toys.. They are very nice.. You have a good skill there...

 

[scandiafowl]

I have Goldie in a wire kennel in my bathroom.  It is an awkward place for her to be, blocks my main utility closet.  So I thought I would see if she could tolerate the cats, if so I could move her into the living area.  Then she also would not be stuck alone in this silent room.  But, as soon as one cat came in, Goldie flipped.  THis was even though I had one end of the cage and side all covered in blankets so she had a dark, enclosed area to be in.

Darn.  

Also, she is walking more.  Before, just a small step, wait, small step.  Now, 2-3 steps in a row. 
But here is my question - she is high stepping - bringing her foot all the way up to her chest before putting it down when she steps.  Is this just because she is sore?  

I am not satisfied with how little she is eating.  She does have normal droppings except in miniature.  I can't seem to really tempt her, and although the first day she would take food from my hand, she hasn't done so since.  

Interesting that you should mention the high stepping.

Recently watched a video on YouTube - The Secret Life of Chickens.
The farmer rescues battery chickens and found that the hens needed time to reestablish a normal gait after being caged for so long. Some of the hens displayed "high stepping" as they worked on regaining muscle control.

 

[cottonlouie]

Thank you all for the compliments about my wood projects. I have been fortunate to be able to collect tools over the last 5 or so years and tinker with them. I had no idea I would ever love woodworking. I actually got my start doing home improvement projects than dabbling in 'fun stuff' and building up from there. I find it to be a nice stress relieving activity and I find it to be a good mental challenge, like doing a puzzle. Want to know something though? I have never ever sold a thing I have made. I have given everything away to family and friends. Lots of Christmas and wedding gifts. I think trying to make money off it would take the fun out of it.

I knit dolls, hats/mittens/scarves, sweaters, purses, blankets...they are given as gifts. Many have told me to sell them but I refuse. Each item I make is made with love while I think about the recipient and that's what makes them beautiful. If I made stuff to sell to whoever it just wouldn't be the same.

 

[KlopKlop]

I knit dolls, hats/mittens/scarves, sweaters, purses, blankets...they are given as gifts. Many have told me to sell them but I refuse. Each item I make is made with love while I think about the recipient and that's what makes them beautiful. If I made stuff to sell to whoever it just wouldn't be the same.

I agree totally!

 

[KlopKlop]

My MIL stopped by the house today (Her and DW are headed to a craft sale, which usually means she gets ideas of things for me to make for her ) and was looking at those hand saws and chatting about to old hand tools her dad used on the farm. She gave me the idea to try and make an old hand crank drill. it obviously wouldnt turn the 'drill bit' but the handle could turn. How fun!