doncha just cringe over those people who want what we've got for free...??? incubators aren't too expensive MC, some are... but if you can go a step above the styrofoam model, Craigs List can be sketchy... but I see listings frequently, then, you can hatch your own... or just wait til Spring, you'll get a broody, someone will want to sit... only takes one
Eggs for me today, 3 were poopy, in the store bought coop, but it seemed to be from dirty feet, and 2 were nice and clean in the apple coop. and one from Peach. all collected in the dark. it was 5:45 by the time I got home, not pitch dark, but dark enough... had to tip toe into the dining room and try not to wake everyone, but make sure all was well, and found Peach in her nest rather than the roost. She perped a bit, but seemed to be pretty heavily sleeping.
I cancelled a second route for tomorrow. not that I couldn't use the money... it's a big route, and I really do like it... it's fairly easy despite the fact that it is over 100 miles. the scenery there is spectacular, so it's very enjoyable... but I have to get home early tomorrow. it's supposed to be near 40, somewhat crappy, rainy.... but the gang won't care, and we need to spend time outside together. it's been months really since we've had serious quality time... I've managed to squeeze in as much as possible, and they aren't interested in snow... so it's been all right... now the snow is gone, it won't last but a day or two, we're supposed to get more over the weekend.
I've got to grab the opportunity for myself. I'm scheduled to work in another town on Friday, on the smaller of the 2 routes, and the PM called me today to ask if I wouldn't mind doing the bigger route instead. I said yes. so... it's not such a cut to the paycheck after all... I'll get a few of those hours I gave up, back....
my granddaughter, Myleah, has discovered real music! she's 3, loves to dance and sing, especially to Disney movies and such. she has finally noticed the radio. she is fascinated by the variety, so her other grandmother got her a radio of her very own. now Mylee calls me with the radio blasting asking me if I want to dance with her! I will see her in April, I cannot wait! I have Directv, which comes with satellite radio, I have some 80+ music stations, my favorite is Coffehouse Rock, listen to it everyday. We'll dance, and play and she'll meet the chickens. She LOVES eggs. she wants them everyday for breakfast... it will be so cool for her to learn where they come from, and pick them from the nest herself and pick which eggs she wants to eat. I'll probably still have to work while they are here, but I can insist on only doing my route and being home early in the afternoon everyday.
I've lost count til April 1st... have to get the calendar out again. 60 something days... it's not for any reason... just a good date to start putting away the winter gear and believing that the weather will get nice soon... plus it's the chicks official 5 month hatchday celebration... and when the waiting for new egg layers really begins in earnest!
they are my little mutts
