Should I buy eggs or wait it out?

[chickenlindz]

[COLOR=800080]Old brain here... how old are your littles??[/COLOR]

These two littles are 6 weeks old and adorable. I moved them outside a week ago in my dog crate pen which I put in the run. I was licking the big girls outta the run and letting these 2 have some more space, but yesterday even tho I locked the run up I forgot to close the pop door so everyone was still able to mingle. The big girls are putting them in their place but they aren't mean or chasing them. Tonight instead of going back to the dog crate they stayed in the coop and snuggled together on the side.

 

[mortie]

Awww Lindz, sorry to hear about Parker. You'll know when the right time to get another dog is. My kids would do the same thing - ask for another one right away. Doesn't mean it's the right time for you or even them really. If now is the right time, enjoy picking out a new companion. Parker wouldn't want you to be moping around and spend all your time sad. He would want you to enjoy life and enjoy the company of another dog. If the time isn't now, it's best to wait IMO.

Sorry, I know you miss him terribly.

 

[BullChick]

Awww Lindz, sorry to hear about Parker. You'll know when the right time to get another dog is. My kids would do the same thing - ask for another one right away. Doesn't mean it's the right time for you or even them really. If now is the right time, enjoy picking out a new companion. Parker wouldn't want you to be moping around and spend all your time sad. He would want you to enjoy life and enjoy the company of another dog. If the time isn't now, it's best to wait IMO.

Sorry, I know you miss him terribly.

X 2. I lost my dog, and my husband insisted on getting another right away. I don't love Sturgis. I resent having to be his caregiver (husbands are like children. They want until they get.

) and I really resented it in the beginning when I had to be the one to housebreak him.
Be sure it is time.

 

[lindz8504]

I don't think that I would resent getting another one.... I just don't want it to feel like we are replacing him.

 

[Scrambles55]

I don't think that I would resent getting another one.... I just don't want it to feel like we are replacing him.

I tried to replace a very special cat one time. I ended up with 5 cats. You won't be replacing him. You will be giving life and love to another. All in good time.

 

[cheeka]

this is a tear jerker, but it's so true. you will never replace Parker, but another little lap dog gives you a warmth and a cuddle to ease the pain of the loss. IMHO, there is nothing quieter than a house that no longer has it's dog. I know you have Zauk, but he's hardly a lap dog, and neither is Ratchet. the right wee one will find you, be open to accept him/her.

it will help everyone heal.

A Dog’s Last Will & Testament​

Before humans die, they write their last will and testament, giving their home and all they have to those they leave behind. If, with my paws, I could do the same, this is what I’d ask…
To a poor and lonely stray I’d give my happy home; my bowl and cozy bed, soft pillow and all my toys; the lap, which I loved so much; the hand that stroked my fur; and the sweet voice that spoke my name.
I’d will to the sad, scared shelter dog the place I had in my human’s loving heart, of which there seemed no bounds.
So, when I die, please do not say, “I will never have a pet again, for the loss and the pain is more than I can stand.”
Instead, go find an unloved dog, one whose life has held no joy or hope, and give my place to him.
This is the only thing I can give…
The love I left behind.

 

[cheeka]

I got a bunch of pictures of these 2 having "moments" all afternoon, here they are sharing the sweet tops of the tall grass

the peonies will open soon thanks to the industrious little workers!

and LOOK! 9 ducklings! I didn't spot the male, but he surely isn't far - they are so cute!

 

[Scrambles55]

this is a tear jerker, but it's so true. you will never replace Parker, but another little lap dog gives you a warmth and a cuddle to ease the pain of the loss. IMHO, there is nothing quieter than a house that no longer has it's dog. I know you have Zauk, but he's hardly a lap dog, and neither is Ratchet. the right wee one will find you, be open to accept him/her.

it will help everyone heal.

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A Dog’s Last Will & Testament​

Before humans die, they write their last will and testament, giving their home and all they have to those they leave behind. If, with my paws, I could do the same, this is what I’d ask…
To a poor and lonely stray I’d give my happy home; my bowl and cozy bed, soft pillow and all my toys; the lap, which I loved so much; the hand that stroked my fur; and the sweet voice that spoke my name.
I’d will to the sad, scared shelter dog the place I had in my human’s loving heart, of which there seemed no bounds.
So, when I die, please do not say, “I will never have a pet again, for the loss and the pain is more than I can stand.”
Instead, go find an unloved dog, one whose life has held no joy or hope, and give my place to him.
This is the only thing I can give…
The love I left behind.

AMEN!!

 

[Scrambles55]

TWO... so far, but I think that will be all. The Bungees are free ranging with the big girls and Meanie is behaving nicely. This weekend I get the new larger coop and we shall see how things go.

Rumples struggles to walk and Penny likes to pick on her. Rumples cant run away or fight back.

Penny may have to go into "jail".

 

[Scrambles55]

5 and a half weeks old.