Has Tom been to the doctor lately with his back? Sounds like it's getting worse.
I'm 61, so no spring chicken, and have terminal breast cancer. I've had to give a lot of thought to the same issues as you ladies. Last year, I was hesitant to hatch out chicks for the same reason(s). Dh told me to do as I normally do, it would be fine. I didn't hatch out many, but did hatch out a few.
My oldest daughter and my grandkids are moving in with us this summer. It's a mixed blessing. I selfishly want to see all I can of them, with whatever time I have left. Daughter has learned a lot, and is pretty good at caring for my chickens. She really enjoys it, which is a major factor. Dh doesn't know nearly as much, but he likes my chickens, so he will feed and water them, keep their coops clean, and sprayed. He will also help hold them, or whatever he's asked to do. Daughter knows how to worm them, dust them, trim spurs, and keep their legs oiled to prevent scaly leg mites. I know my cat, and my chickens will be cared for. Unless big pharma allows the cure for cancer to be released, I know there is going to be a time when I will depend on my family to care for me, and keep things going.
Dh was complaining about being unsure whether he could keep up with a big garden. I told him not to worry, and he could always downsize. He doesn't have to plant the whole darned thing. My oldest grandson is 7, so he's getting to an age where he can help a bit with the weeding. He's closer to the ground, and his back is strong. Like I told Dh, in a few more years, he'll be very helpful.
I'm 61, so no spring chicken, and have terminal breast cancer. I've had to give a lot of thought to the same issues as you ladies. Last year, I was hesitant to hatch out chicks for the same reason(s). Dh told me to do as I normally do, it would be fine. I didn't hatch out many, but did hatch out a few.
My oldest daughter and my grandkids are moving in with us this summer. It's a mixed blessing. I selfishly want to see all I can of them, with whatever time I have left. Daughter has learned a lot, and is pretty good at caring for my chickens. She really enjoys it, which is a major factor. Dh doesn't know nearly as much, but he likes my chickens, so he will feed and water them, keep their coops clean, and sprayed. He will also help hold them, or whatever he's asked to do. Daughter knows how to worm them, dust them, trim spurs, and keep their legs oiled to prevent scaly leg mites. I know my cat, and my chickens will be cared for. Unless big pharma allows the cure for cancer to be released, I know there is going to be a time when I will depend on my family to care for me, and keep things going.
Dh was complaining about being unsure whether he could keep up with a big garden. I told him not to worry, and he could always downsize. He doesn't have to plant the whole darned thing. My oldest grandson is 7, so he's getting to an age where he can help a bit with the weeding. He's closer to the ground, and his back is strong. Like I told Dh, in a few more years, he'll be very helpful.
