MJ's little flock

[rjohns39]

Good morning folks

Just finished an all hands meeting at work. Several folks are facing challenges they've never had to face before. And it's quite stressful for them.

 

[Ribh]

It is definitely affecting everyone differently, hopefully it will be over soon

True ~ & sadly our Domestic Violence people have prepared for a spike.

We have had one bright spark across the bay with a good sound system who thought to lift community spirits [if I am kind ] by blasting us out of the water every evening about 7.30. We, @ least, didn't appreciate his efforts. The lad is heading onto the water about 3am & I'm a very early riser these days so our house shuts down very early. One lot of neighbours are also still working with very early starts so I can't imagine they appreciated it either. Thankfully someone [police?] has managed to convince him to cease & desist.

 

[rjohns39]

True ~ & sadly our Domestic Violence people have prepared for a spike.

We have had one bright spark across the bay with a good sound system who thought to lift community spirits [if I am kind ] by blasting us out of the water every evening about 7.30. We, @ least, didn't appreciate his efforts. The lad is heading onto the water about 3am & I'm a very early riser these days so our house shuts down very early. One lot of neighbours are also still working with very early starts so I can't imagine they appreciated it either. Thankfully someone [police?] has managed to convince him to cease & desist.

Some folks with the greatest of intentions, get it really wrong.

 

[Ribh]

Good morning folks

Just finished an all hands meeting at work. Several folks are facing challenges they've never had to face before. And it's quite stressful for them.

Hey, Bob. Yes, feeling blessed. We are doing well.

 

[Shadrach]

That's awesome. A chance to spread the happiness.

My boss who has always dismissed chicken keeping as strange was asking all kinds of questions about them on Monday as his wife wants to get some now. Makes you smile.

It will be really good for this guy I think.
He had terrible problems adjusting to the loss of his leg. What made matters worse is it was a friendly fire incident and there was no proper inquiry.
With a bit of encouragement on my part he's settled on Barnvelders. He's starting with a rooster and three hens. He has enough room to free range. There is a breeder in Norfolk UK who has an excellent reputation who will sell him adults at £200 each. That is reasonable for good quality adult chickens of this breed.

 

[Ribh]

It will be really good for this guy I think.
He had terrible problems adjusting to the loss of his leg. What made matters worse is it was a friendly fire incident and there was no proper inquiry.
With a bit of encouragement on my part he's settled on Barnvelders. He's starting with a rooster and three hens. He has enough room to free range. There is a breeder in Norfolk UK who has an excellent reputation who will sell him adults at £200 each. That is reasonable for good quality adult chickens of this breed.

Why Barnvelders?

 

[Shadrach]

Our neighbours are not coping well either. Got some serious depression setting in on one side. All socialising is seriously restricted. I say: Hallelujah! Unfortunately some people seem to be suffering serious mental health issues because of it. It boggles my mind.

Mental health will if it isn't already a major killer. One only has to think of the addiction problems of legal and non legal drugs and alcohol to see this.

 

[Ribh]

Mental health will if it isn't already a major killer. One only has to think of the addiction problems of legal and non legal drugs and alcohol to see this.

Yes. Far more of a problem than any virus.

 

[Shadrach]

Why Barnvelders?

Because they haven't been messed about with much in the UK.
Because they are decent free range foragers.
They are not flighty in general and that's important given he can't walk very well.
They are lovely looking.
They have the reputation of being mellow in nature and can be taught to accept handling easily.
They also have the reputation of being an intelligent breed.
They tend to live a decent lifespan due to comparatively low egg production; peak laying about 150 eggs a year with a fast decline from year two.

 

[Ribh]

Because they haven't been messed about with much in the UK.
Because they are decent free range foragers.
They are not flighty in general and that's important given he can't walk very well.
They are lovely looking.
They have the reputation of being mellow in nature and can be taught to accept handling easily.
They also have the reputation of being an intelligent breed.
They tend to live a decent lifespan due to comparatively low egg production; peak laying about 150 eggs a year with a fast decline from year two.

Thanks, Shad. I take it they're not prone to going broody either...? I am sooo over broody chooks!