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[AmyLynn2374]

I have to hand all of my bonus points to any mom who home schools her child(ren). From what I've seen, the home school advantage is incredible. The HS kids I know are so incredibly socially and academically advanced over what the public schools are typically churning out. You go AMY! You're choosing the high road. And to be taking care of an ailing dad as well. Crowns to you.

I won't lie, homeschooling has it's moments. We have days there are tears-from both of us...lol But overall, you can't beat the experience. My son and I are very close. I love having control over what and how he is taught. I love the flexibiility and not having to wake up to an alarm clock. He can learn how he understands not how the ps forces them and I don't have to deal with comon core. NY is quite controlling where homeschool regs are concerned. We have to have 180 days and the equivelant of 5 hours a day (elementary) we have specific subjects we have to teach and we have to file LOI, IHIPS, quarterlies and end of year evaluations. But it's all worth it. The more I see in articles about public schools and things going on, the happier I am that we chose this path, even on the more frustrating days.

Thank you.

I also commend you for taking care of your ailing father. Even though it can get difficult, you will cherish these years with him probably even more than your childhood years. And your son is getting time with his grandpa that he probably wouldn't have otherwise! My mother moved across the country a couple of years before she passed (in her 70's... and for a man!

) Shortly after she moved, they found the cancer. He passed away after she had been there for a year or so, then she dealt with her cancer pretty much alone. He had a daughter nearby who helped a ton, and me and my sisters took turns going to visit her. Once they had done all they could do, we finally talked her into coming back home. She was home for 2 weeks before needing to go into the hospital, and she never came back. I'm thankful for those weeks at the end especially. I'm also thankful that my son got to spend time with her over the years. He's almost 24 now! Just bought his first house, which I wish my mother could have seen. She was always so proud of him.

Anyhoo.... Mother's day is always special... happy and sad, but special. And I got to spend time with my son, so all in all, it was a good day. And I got more chickens!!

I'm pretty sure my son is what has kept him going the last 7 years...lol 24, wow. Sorry to here that. Cancer can take people so fast.

 

[scflock]

I'm off for a couple of days this week so not posting as much, and I'm on the phone so I'm not going to hassle with quotes. I thought I was overrun with chickens at 97, but Walnut Hill definitely has me beat. I locked down 26 polish last night, so I will break triple digits for the first time this week, but I won't know for sure how many until at least Thursday. Sorry Amy...
I see your hens are picking up. We can try next week if you want, I'm open, unless Polish sales are slow. I will have about 40 chicks by the end of the week, so I need to free up some brooder space. I'm sure this thread will be around for a while, so I will keep you guys updated with this lockdown. I locked down last night and if my Polish are true to form I will get a couple tomorrow on day 20, then probably a bunch on Wednesday. My incubator won't be opened again until Thursday morning, at the earliest

 

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Aggravating posting pics from phone

 

[WalnutHill]

I'm off for a couple of days this week so not posting as much, and I'm on the phone so I'm not going to hassle with quotes. I thought I was overrun with chickens at 97, but Walnut Hill definitely has me beat. I locked down 26 polish last night, so I will break triple digits for the first time this week, but I won't know for sure how many until at least Thursday. Sorry Amy...
I see your hens are picking up. We can try next week if you want, I'm open, unless Polish sales are slow. I will have about 40 chicks by the end of the week, so I need to free up some brooder space. I'm sure this thread will be around for a while, so I will keep you guys updated with this lockdown. I locked down last night and if my Polish are true to form I will get a couple tomorrow on day 20, then probably a bunch on Wednesday. My incubator won't be opened again until Thursday morning, at the earliest

If I could improve my convert rate from potential to on the ground, I would be much happier. I lose way too many turkeys day 25-28. Next batch will have no foam incubator in the process.

 

[lazy gardener]

Walnut: I had my best ever hatch by going into lock down putting them upright into egg cartons. The eggs were headed into LD way too wet. Ran my LD humidity way higher than normal too. Even had condensation on the window, which IMO is way too high. But, even though I disagree with what I did, I can't disagree with the results. It certainly bears further scrutiny next spring.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

I'm off for a couple of days this week so not posting as much, and I'm on the phone so I'm not going to hassle with quotes. I thought I was overrun with chickens at 97, but Walnut Hill definitely has me beat. I locked down 26 polish last night, so I will break triple digits for the first time this week, but I won't know for sure how many until at least Thursday. Sorry Amy...
I see your hens are picking up. We can try next week if you want, I'm open, unless Polish sales are slow. I will have about 40 chicks by the end of the week, so I need to free up some brooder space. I'm sure this thread will be around for a while, so I will keep you guys updated with this lockdown. I locked down last night and if my Polish are true to form I will get a couple tomorrow on day 20, then probably a bunch on Wednesday. My incubator won't be opened again until Thursday morning, at the earliest

You've got three weeks after set to free up brooder space...get selling!!

Who can resist those adorable polish?

 

[scflock]

You've got three weeks after set to free up brooder space...get selling!!     Who can resist those adorable polish?

They are so hit and miss. I've sold out in days, and I've sat on them for three months. It just takes the right people, they're not for everyone, but I'm the only one around with them right now. That's why I took a few days off, turning a rabbit hutch and run into a mega brooder