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[SimplyMe_AngieD]

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Where is crossroads? and When?

 

[SimplyMe_AngieD]

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Welcome back good to see you post again ,,,I have lot's of pea hen's all collor's an are 2 an 3 yrs old ...Hope all your bird's are still doing great...

I sent you a PM on the peahens. Thanks to all for the "welcome home"...its great to be back!

Welcome back Bfrancis! Thank you for your service!

 

[SimplyMe_AngieD]

old*cowboy :

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Sounds like your husband is like me, I make Molly do the push mower here too

Just kidding, I have had some of the self propeled before and loved them. I have just a regular push type now though. Was at an estate sale and they sold a near new (used twice) push mower for next to nothing. As much as I like self propelled, I like a bargain better. Now with that said, Ethan did most of the push mowing and he is gone to school now. I am looking to envest in small herd of goats.

My daughter provides the propulsion for our mower. It builds character.

When we lived in the country, we got a goat. We got her intending to use her for weeds. I didn't know goats could be picky. But this one was. She would not eat anything close to the ground, and would only eat leaves that she could reach out of the tree. It was a little annoying because the weeds were not disappearing. But it was fun watching her antics trying to get leaves out of the trees.​

 

[SimplyMe_AngieD]

Ok. Quick question here.


I'm getting a little worried. I let my hens free range in the back yard all day. I also take out whatever scraps we have during the day. They love the fruit, oatmeal, and bread I bring out. When I put them back in the coop last night, I put greens in the feeder with their pellets. When I let them out this am, they rad out of the coop and started attacking the grass like they were starving. But when I looked at their feeder it was still full, and the greens didn't look like they were touched.

Are my hens getting picky? Or should I switch feeds now? Or am I letting them out too much, and keep them cooped up till they eat their pellets? I currently use layer pellets. But about to switch to an organic layer ration I found that is from KS.

Thanks.

Angela

 

[NanaKat]

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It appeared to get worse with time. Roger has always snored, but over the last 8 years or so, was not waking up rested. He would stop breathing at night. I would lay there listening for him to start back snoring and when he wouldn't, I would nudge him. Neither of us were getting good rest.
When I mentioned it to our doctor during routine annual physicals, the doctor discussed it with Roger and sent him for the first sleep study...about 5 years ago. We tried cpaps to no avail. The specialist we were seeing told him that without a trach, he would be dead within a year from health complications caused by the sleep apnea. People who die are "diagnosed with stroke, heart attach, natural causes instead of the sleep apnea.
The first trach was made of silicone. Over two years, he had to have that one replaced 5 times and developed an allergy to the silicone. That's why we went to OU Physicians. They are wonderful and as Roger said, "You have to step out on faith and trust the doctors at some point". The amount of tissues they removed was not the "normal" surgery, but necessary for him. The recovery time was uncomfortable but essential.

 

[SimplyMe_AngieD]

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It appeared to get worse with time. Roger has always snored, but over the last 8 years or so, was not waking up rested. He would stop breathing at night. I would lay there listening for him to start back snoring and when he wouldn't, I would nudge him. Neither of us were getting good rest.
When I mentioned it to our doctor during routine annual physicals, the doctor discussed it with Roger and sent him for the first sleep study...about 5 years ago. We tried cpaps to no avail. The specialist we were seeing told him that without a trach, he would be dead within a year from health complications caused by the sleep apnea. People who die are "diagnosed with stroke, heart attach, natural causes instead of the sleep apnea.
The first trach was made of silicone. Over two years, he had to have that one replaced 5 times and developed an allergy to the silicone. That's why we went to OU Physicians. They are wonderful and as Roger said, "You have to step out on faith and trust the doctors at some point". The amount of tissues they removed was not the "normal" surgery, but necessary for him. The recovery time was uncomfortable but essential.

My dad had severe sleep Apnea. He ignored all the drs and never did anything about it. But he didn't die of it. He lived for years, past 70. He died of cancer in the lung from years of smoking, and emphysema.

But I am glad that your hubby took measures to get better! I hope you all have a long, satisfying life together. And may you both raise many batches of chicks together.

 

[jcatblum]

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My girls eat almost anything I have ever given them. No questions asked. They get a bucket of treats once a day, an ice cream bucket full of whatever was leftover topped with some soaked oats. Between 60 birds they eat it all within minutes. Maybe they didn't like the greens or you gave them too many.

Also azure standard has organic feed. Google them they prob have a Tulsa drop. I know there are at least 5 drops in oklahoma. We order lots of our families groceries from their. Most of the prices are cheaper than you will find locally. We are military & the commissary prices are the only I has found to be cheaper than azure. However the commissary doesn't have a large amount of organic & natural foods.

 

[NanaKat]

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Depends on the size of the greens pieces in their feed. If they were chopped into smaller pieces, the ladies might have eatten them. Out freeranging, they tear the little bits of grass and can ingest it easier. If they are out all day, they are getting enough greens and I'd just offer the pellets while cooped. They may not need as many pellets if they are getting enough bugs and greens during the day...supplemented by those scraps. Your feed consumption will increase as the greens reduce into winter.

My girls are waiting at the gate for me to let them out every morning and rush out like women at a bridal gown sale.....

 

[jcatblum]

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It appeared to get worse with time. Roger has always snored, but over the last 8 years or so, was not waking up rested. He would stop breathing at night. I would lay there listening for him to start back snoring and when he wouldn't, I would nudge him. Neither of us were getting good rest.
When I mentioned it to our doctor during routine annual physicals, the doctor discussed it with Roger and sent him for the first sleep study...about 5 years ago. We tried cpaps to no avail. The specialist we were seeing told him that without a trach, he would be dead within a year from health complications caused by the sleep apnea. People who die are "diagnosed with stroke, heart attach, natural causes instead of the sleep apnea.
The first trach was made of silicone. Over two years, he had to have that one replaced 5 times and developed an allergy to the silicone. That's why we went to OU Physicians. They are wonderful and as Roger said, "You have to step out on faith and trust the doctors at some point". The amount of tissues they removed was not the "normal" surgery, but necessary for him. The recovery time was uncomfortable but essential.

That is awesome that you hubby would listen to his body & the doctors! Before the cpap machine I didn't sleep at all. Dh would always be jumping as he was gasping for air at night. I think if my dh just tried to spend 8 hours in bed a night it would help his body so much. He usually only sleeps 4-6 hours & he is asleep the minute his head hits the pillow! I have requested that he stops his honey-do list by 9 each night in hopes of him getting to bed earlier. So far I think he stopped 1 day in the past wk by 9. I will keep trying!

 

[Okla-doodle-doo]

Superwoman they are proably just learning that if they wait they can have the fresh stuff! I chop my greens up real small (chicken bite size small!) and they eat it better. Mine will not usually pick at whole greens but devour the chopped stuff. If they are getting freerange and lots of bugs and dirt and grass they will normally cut down on the feed. Thtas the plus of free range!

Cowboy the goats aren't good at grass you need sheep for that. Shetlands preferably,that way when I get back there I will know where to get some!lol.

Did some moveing around of birds this morning. Lots of young ones growing up and needing more space. Trying to break up a couple of broodys. Thor the icelandic did his first crow this morning! If you can call it that!lol. He is the sillyiest acting roo I have ever sseen. Be glad when I get his girls so he will settle down.

Finished digging a bed in the garden this morning and planted turnips and radishes. I figure if they go to tops its ok,I will feed them to the birds.