Protecting Hens from Japan Fallout!

[ranchhand]

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I want pics.

 

[HarlansHollowFarms]

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I want pics.

Me too

 

[GammaPoppyLilyFlutter]

I'll just have to take me chances

 

[awesomefowl]

Just chillllllll.....

 

[sgtmom52]

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I agree ~ and I am a 53 year old person who has lived within 10 miles of TMI all her life (including during the crisis) and at this time has a daughter living in northern Japan approx 200 miles north of Sendai. Although I have some concern for her safety I am far from panicking at this time.

 

[wyoDreamer]

Be careful with the iodine pills.

My sister went to the doctor because she came down with hives really bad. Turns out she has developed an allergy to iodine - most likely from the crab their friend, a fisherman from Alaska, would bring down for camping weekends. Now she cannot eat seafood at all without reacting badly - like swelling in the throat and tongue.

 

[fishin-nole]

It's potassium iodide you need for exposure, not iodine. http://www.ki4u.com/illwind.htm

 

[dsqard]

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I want pics.

Me too

X3 that was exactly my first thought when I read Linda's reply. I would pay money to see a picture!

To the OP, I understand your concern but I really don't think that we have anything to worry about. Statistics pretty much bear out that living is eventually fatal.

 

[SilverPhoenix]

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I can't stop giggling at this mental image! So silly, I love it.

Seriously, though, none of my friends in Japan (and I have quite a few) are even worried about the radiation at this point, so I'm definitely not worried here in California. I worry only when given good reason to do so, and even we've got to keep in mind that the media tends to overplay the drama of situations.

 

[drumstick diva]

I would still worry, even the Japanese people know their government is not completely honest with them - and neither is ours. They would probably say it's because people will panic - sure they will. And the higher ups will just take off in some jet and wait it out in a safe spot halfway across the world - if need be.

Note I said worry - I'm not digging a fallout shelter. I'm just sick and tired of the official releases concerning anything (from medical procedures to nuclear meltdowns) where they tell you its no risk, - it's no worse than having a trillion chest xrays in one day . Then to sugar coat that they'll add you get that much exposure just being outside on a sunny day. I'm not buying any of that but, what can you do??

Life gives us so many opportunities to worry - just pick the one you like best and work at it. My mother schooled me so well in the art of worrying that she got to retire early and I took over.