Loved this, Its so So Sadie, (my pug) she was always wanting whatever the boxer had.11 Eggs for the day, traded 3 dozen for some help carrying out the yucky old dining room carpet. Before I got home to do that job... I had a call from a guy who I had left a note for, asking about meat scraps... he's a butcher... he had some good stuff for me, stop on by... so I picked up over 90 lbs of beef, pork and venison hearts, livers, scraps and bits like dark spots... 3 huge boxes, it was all frozen, and while it was a very pleasant day, breezy not humid... it had that blood odor. I made it to the WL Refuge as quickly as possible... they were stoked! they were in the process of unloading a box truck load of frozen rats ~ I offered to help, thankfully they insisted that they were all set...but it's going to be great, Rudy the Butcher will save all the scraps and stuff that his customers don't want, and because I drive by both places on my way home from work everyday, I will deliver it to Wes the Wild Life Man... which is so convenient... saves everyone time and $$ on gas... I love going up there, it's a beautiful property and he has taken great pains to make it a safe place for these animals to recover. He has so many birds - even a seagull...! Many birds of prey... a couple of years ago he rescued a herd of Llama's from out west somewhere... they were all rated at 1's or 2's... the lowest one can get before dying... they made it...doing great. I'd like to talk to him about his Pea Fowl sometime... I'd love to have a pair myself.
Pooches are wonderful, will have to go out one more time before bed. Since it's just a trip to the yard, it should be fine, but Miss Ruby has regressed. She needs no lead. She is perfectly behaved while walking, doesn't wander (far), always comes when called... even in less rural settings. I've brought her "dress" (halter and leash) for travel and not used them often in years. but since yesterday afternoon, she refused to walk with Chester (I was happy to share my ear worm with everyone...Chickity China is maybe a good nickname...) anyway, Ruby would do her business in the yard, then return to the front steps, refuse to take more than a few steps when called... downright stubborn! I've been very careful to not make her jealous... today, she looked so sour when I clipped Chester's leash, it dawned on me! I went and got her "dress", slipped it on and HIggitus Piggitus Figgitus Fum! Prestidigitorium! (no exaggeration!) she was happy as can be, trotting alongside as perfectly as ever! I do hope she gets over this though... Chester "Nose to the Ground" and determined is a pain when there is another line to tangle with.
UGH we all have been there!
I have a chicken who is refusing to come out of the nest box....seriously...she is going to need to be put in isolation as there is only four girls in the townhouse and she can't be sitting in the only box. She also has been pulling her own feathers out. Anyways I guess this weekend we will be building something for her. I have got to get outside and work in the chicken yard. Puff is becoming my little house chicken that lives downstairs, I was cleaning up after her crate yesterday and it occurred to me that I should have switched her to layer feed now rather than the chick feed. I have a few cups left of chick feed and am trying to finish it off. It amazes me how little she really eats compared to my big girls.
Went to the Zoo, this guy was my favorite...he looked so thrilled
I was amazed at the birds in Lincoln Park Zoo, they nested right near the walkways. Happily flying over the people etc. It is such a nice zoo if anyone is ever in Chicago. Free too.
Until she lays her first egg she probably can't do anything about it. Her body is just not ready. If she starts holding out after her first egg then you have yourself a [COLOR=FF0000]Roger[/COLOR]. At that point when your sure you have a [COLOR=FF0000]Roger[/COLOR] you will need to take drastic measures or the whole flock could become educated by her evil ways that work to manipulate you. You will need a "killing cone"....one of those orange construction cones will work since your really not going to use it. Hang it inside the coop....upside down of course next to a poster board that you will write [COLOR=FF0000]MEAT BIRD LIST[/COLOR] at the top of it. Put her name on line #1. If she don't have a name put her picture on line #1. Either will work. Next you need to sharpen all of your knives in the coop. Make sure she is able to see you. She will act like she is ignoring you but rest assured she is taking note. Eat KFC chicken in and around the coop often and go out of your way to act like you think it is delicious. Be sure the KFC box is visible for her to see. (it won't affect the other birds because their name is not on line #1 of the [COLOR=FF0000]Meat Bird List[/COLOR]) This should work at least for a while. If you can keep her from contacting [COLOR=FF0000]Roger[/COLOR] you will be more likely to have success. ([COLOR=FF0000]Roger[/COLOR] can text so watch leaving your phone laying around.) I know this sounds extreme but trust me it's what is necessary to protect your flock. It is a game of psychological warfare that you better not lose. It can get worse. I been there. Keep me posted and we will work thru it if you end up with a [COLOR=FF0000]Roger.[/COLOR]
Quote: Until she lays her first egg she probably can't do anything about it. Her body is just not ready. If she starts holding out after her first egg then you have yourself a [COLOR=FF0000]Roger[/COLOR]. At that point when your sure you have a [COLOR=FF0000]Roger[/COLOR] you will need to take drastic measures or the whole flock could become educated by her evil ways that work to manipulate you. You will need a "killing cone"....one of those orange construction cones will work since your really not going to use it. Hang it inside the coop....upside down of course next to a poster board that you will write [COLOR=FF0000]MEAT BIRD LIST[/COLOR] at the top of it. Put her name on line #1. If she don't have a name put her picture on line #1. Either will work. Next you need to sharpen all of your knives in the coop. Make sure she is able to see you. She will act like she is ignoring you but rest assured she is taking note. Eat KFC chicken in and around the coop often and go out of your way to act like you think it is delicious. Be sure the KFC box is visible for her to see. (it won't affect the other birds because their name is not on line #1 of the [COLOR=FF0000]Meat Bird List[/COLOR]) This should work at least for a while. If you can keep her from contacting [COLOR=FF0000]Roger[/COLOR] you will be more likely to have success. ([COLOR=FF0000]Roger[/COLOR] can text so watch leaving your phone laying around.) I know this sounds extreme but trust me it's what is necessary to protect your flock. It is a game of psychological warfare that you better not lose. It can get worse. I been there. Keep me posted and we will work thru it if you end up with a [COLOR=FF0000]Roger.[/COLOR]
Too funny. Lol
but she's fruity and crazy and doesn't terroiZe anything.
