Not intended to start a political debate. I just like the picture.
DH promises he will fix my camera tomorrow! I am fussing him! He said i need to empty my card, reset the thing? I don't know i hate cameras. I like the ones that had the film rolls
we want chick pics!
oh my goodness! Christmas Cuteness!! they are so cute, I want more pictures!
it's just plain nasty here todayand I'm happy to slosh around in the puddles in my nice muck boots. I wore them to work today, got lots of compliments because they are noticeable, paisley patterned... I finished my Christmas shopping yesterday and treated myself to nice moisture wicking wool socks to wear on days just like today. fortunately, it did not turn really nasty til about an hour ago. It poured all morning through mid afternoon ~ I had 18 small packages that fit in mailboxes... and 31 that did not. plus a certified letter, and the Power Authority, which is a daily dismount for me... I don't have a right side drive, I sit in the center, drive with the left hand and foot, and had to climb out of my car 33 times. in the rain... delivery with a smile, it really is my pleasure, I am a dork. I love parcels, people are happy when they get their packages, and it is infectious. so mix this delirious parcel happiness, with my silly somewhat juvenile attitude... and lots of rain... I put my muck boots to the test and jumped in lots of puddles on purpose.
I had a few errands to run after work, my car was packed... I picked up a couple of bales of hay, 100 lbs each, 50 lbs of chicken feed, had quite of few gifts from my customers... and I dropped a jar of apricot preserves in the driveway. smashed. such a bummer. then I lost Isis' egg. it must have fallen out of my pocket. I can't find it anywhere, and I've looked! hay is unloaded, both coops and the nesting boxes are freshened, a 55 gallon bag of leaves in the enclosure, and a little free range for the gang ~ for the very first time, Peach was on the ground already waiting at the door with everyone else and not a one was chasing her off! I always have to go in and pluck her off the roost and carry her out. Now that she is laying, (Blu was in the apple coop this morning inspecting her egg when I came out with breakfast) the gang are much more accepting. it was a great moment for me to see her right in the midst of everyone. Ranging didn't last long, the light rain got heavier and suddenly turned to snow, which is preferable... it rained so hard the sump pumps in the cellar are running pretty steadily... so, me and my 2 remaining eggs are gonna go eat some supper! bbl
Thanks, i did do the sugar, my gramma always said that too. I have a package of electrolytes i want to mix up, since it is so cold the boost won't hurt a day or 2. The one lil guy falls asleep a lot. seems a little better this evening, is eating and drinking now without gentle reminders. Glad to hear Bella is improving, That's a tough thing to heal, but she has you to help her! Our last "big dogs" were an English mastiff, and a brindle boxer. I had a rottie for 9 years before them i lost to bone cancer, and tons of German Shepards. UGH! yappy piercing barks....Sadie has a Chihuahua barkYay jchny! The chicks are here!! More cuteness to enjoy! Congrats. Watch the weak one carefully, it might need help getting enough food and water. When I got my Welsummer chick that was not expected to survive, I did a lot of research and tried the idea of giving her a little sugar water, which I did several times a day for 3 days until she quit falling over and was interested in the food. It might be good to try sav-a-chick in water if you have any. I really like my black Australorp. Such beautiful feathers, iridescent in the sun, and a nice plump shape. I think you will be very happy with them.
I have been checking in here, but have been super busy and am still behind with everything I need to do. Hope everyone is well and keeping warm. We are expecting 3 days of rain, and supposed to be windy on Sun as well. Hope the power stays on!!
The chickens are going to get a serious case of cabin fever (coop fever) in the next few days. Gimpy Belle is doing marginally better with her torn ACL. Spending a lot of time in the house, but I've noticed her testing the leg and putting a bit of weight on it, so some progress. We've always had big dogs. Scooter (stray poodle mix?) is the smallest dog I've had, and he's so much more convenient, easier to bathe, takes up less space, eats less. But I'm not crazy about the small dog energy and piercing yappy bark. I like big loafer dogs!
Ah, a break in the rain. Going to check for eggs and see if the mob wants out for a while. Talk later....
