MJ's little flock

[BY Bob]

I love this silhouettes, and all that they mean. Moving them to the run is a thoughtful way to say goodbye. I regret that Glynda did not see Aster grow up but I'm glad she experienced to be a mum.

It is unfortunate that Glynda passed before Aster was grown. Aster is exhibiting many of the same behaviors as her mother outside of chasing Éowyn around the yard.

The reason I commit to letting any hen that wants to hatch set a nest is because something similar happened to Maleficent. I broke her from her first broody in October thinking she would be able to sit again in the spring. She passed away before spring ever came. So now everyone gets to sit a nest when they want.

(I don't know what their english name is) and both keep coming out and create potential hazards for the chickens. I'd like to find an alternative solution that either stays put or is less of an issue if it comes out.

I am assuming you are using those to attach wire. If you are using them for hardware cloth, I recommend what we call deck screws with fender washers. Screws do not come out on their own and can be easily removed for repairs or alterations.

This is a deck screw and fender washer.

Here they are in use attaching wire to the coop.

 

[RoyalChick]

Or is she talking about aluminium motor boats?


Bathers, cozzies, swimmers, budgie-smugglers (to be fair, they are a certain type of swimming attire, as are rashies), what else can we add to the list?

I knew both beer and aluminium boats (I learned the latter from all of you).
I am proud to say that I already knew bathers, cozies, swimmers and trunks.
I grew up calling it a cozzy - I think we usually said swimming cozzy, which suggests we had other cozzies. I don’t remember other cozzies!

 

[RoyalChick]

It is unfortunate that Glynda passed before Aster was grown. Aster is exhibiting many of the same behaviors as her mother outside of chasing Éowyn around the yard.

The reason I commit to letting any hen that wants to hatch set a nest is because something similar happened to Maleficent. I broke her from her first broody in October thinking she would be able to sit again in the spring. She passed away before spring ever came. So now everyone gets to sit a nest when they want.

I am assuming you are using those to attach wire. If you are using them for hardware cloth, I recommend what we call deck screws with fender washers. Screws do not come out on their own and can be easily removed for repairs or alterations.

This is a deck screw and fender washer.
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Here they are in use attaching wire to the coop.
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Yup. That is what I use.

 

[MaryJanet]

I think we're close for a dozen for swimwear.

Bathers. Or togs.

 

[Ribh]

Bathers. Or togs.

Southerner...

 

[MaryJanet]

Mmmm...I think, if you're talking beer but I believe glass sizes are called various things in different state pubs I wouldn't know as I don't drink beer, not even shandies. Can't stand the yeasty smell.

Pint and schooner in Adelaide.

Pint and pony in Melbourne.

Probably something else altogether elsewhere.

But a boat that's a tinny is (I believe) the same everywhere.

 

[MaryJanet]

It is unfortunate that Glynda passed before Aster was grown. Aster is exhibiting many of the same behaviors as her mother outside of chasing Éowyn around the yard.

The reason I commit to letting any hen that wants to hatch set a nest is because something similar happened to Maleficent. I broke her from her first broody in October thinking she would be able to sit again in the spring. She passed away before spring ever came. So now everyone gets to sit a nest when they want.

I am assuming you are using those to attach wire. If you are using them for hardware cloth, I recommend what we call deck screws with fender washers. Screws do not come out on their own and can be easily removed for repairs or alterations.

This is a deck screw and fender washer.
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Here they are in use attaching wire to the coop.
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that's what my neighbour does too.

 

[MaryJanet]

Southerner...

Go on, you know you love us!

 

[Ribh]

Go on, you know you love us!

Of course! You can't help talking funny.

 

[MaryJanet]

I wish more keepers on BYC before posting an answer, would ask themselves if they are giving a solution that they feel worked for them, or something that is factually the truth.

Wouldn't that be helpful!