The Front Porch Swing

[Blooie]

On a lighter note, I'd like everyone to take a second to sing "Happy Birthday" to our amazing great-grandson Landyn Kenneth. He's one year old today!

 

[lindz8504]

I think your dog(is this one your pup?) just needs more training...he's young and living on his breed instinct right now but it can be used for a teaching moment. I know you have your hands full with kids, chicks, husband and home but he's going to need some intense, one on one training on this issue before he gets settled into a bad habit. Basic obedience needs to be well established and then he needs a job and some on the job training. This thread has some of the things I used on Jake as a pup that really worked: https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/864469/great-pyrenese

Yes, I would cull those two birds and you'll be glad you did it when you can still eat the meat. Since they have the lice, should I treat them first and try to get that all cleared up?

Thanks Bee! Yes it is the pup! I read the thread... and I LOVE Cesar Milan! LOL..... I am definitely going to have to put a LOT of time and work into him. What is so irritating, is that he is shy and timid part of the time, hard headed ALL of the time, and only attentive if it is just me and him outside. It is almost like having a dog with multiple personality disorder... When my dad dropped him off he was bragging that " The parents would flat-out, eat you up, and even the owner couldn't mess with the puppies unless the mom was put up..." I personally wouldn't have gotten the pup, but he's here now, and my little ones are about 1/2 afraid of him because he is so spazztic.... Of course I'm the one that has to deal with a spur of the moment gift that the new and fun has worn off....
Sorry, I didn't mean to get so grumpy about it on here.... It is just irritating that he showed up with a puppy without calling and asking or anything...

When he was just a pup he'd start licking and I'd time my grab right when that tongue was sticking out and I'd grab his muzzle, trapping his tongue between his own teeth, press down, shake his muzzle and say sternly "no licking!". All the while the dog will struggle to get away but that annoyance they feel just reinforces the negative reinforcement of the correction. It was the funniest thing to see that tongue sticking out of his muzzle and flopping up and down as I did a quick shake and "no licking" but it didn't take long before all I had to say was "no licking" and now I don't have to say it unless he really gets excited and forgets himself...very rarely does he forget. He now knows he is only allowed to lick when I offer my cheek to him and allow it. He is still not allowed to lick anyone else, though.

I had to train him on this for Lucy's sake too...he kept licking one of her ears until it was red and raw which, of course, necessitated licking it even more, in his eyes...she has an ou-ie and it must be licked, can't you see? Silly dog. I think Border Collies are prone to obsessive behaviors if you let them have free reign.

We had a BC when we first started dating.... she was a stray that my dad was going to send to the pound. Something just clicked with her, and Hubby kept her until we moved in together. She would suck on her wrist when she was laying down going to sleep... We never really broke her from it! She was one of those dogs that gain a really special place in your heart! She died on Valentines day 7 years ago....

 

[Beekissed]

What a darling!!!!

 

[lindz8504]

On a lighter note, I'd like everyone to take a second to sing "Happy Birthday" to our amazing great-grandson Landyn Kenneth. He's one year old today!

Happy Birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday GOD BLESS YOU! Happy birthday to you!

 

[Beekissed]

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You could, if you like, and it will make them more pleasant when processing....don't want to have to work past crawly bugs. Ick.

 

[Frances Salazar]

Thanks again for the welcome. I'm just sitting on this swing just moving my feet back and forth. Relaxing this late evening. It's amazing how I don't every feel any mosquitos out here. The cool breeze is perfect. A few minutes ago we were rounding up our young hens that escaped again. They have been doing that today, so as a result we clipped their wings. Thanks for this sweet tea, its perfect!

 

[luvblues7]

Beekissed, at one time or another everybody comes to the porch for a little sympathy or cuddle or a kind word.  I guess today's my day.  I want y'all to pray for me and my family.  Linda Brown, Aimee , SIL Clint , and their son Alex James (AJ).  AJ is 20 and suffering from all kinds of mental problems.  Standing on the tower problems.  They've  had him tested and treated and everything for years.  The other day Aimee was at the therapist and AJ  was talking to  this lady.  And said "You mean when you get mad at people, you don't think of killing them?"  She said No    He was amazed because that's his normal reaction.  It's really gotten apparent about a year ago. Wants to die everyday.Begs his mom to help him kill himself.  He told his mom that for (protection) maybe we aught to buy a gun.   As if!!   I'm the most positive person in the world.   Glass half full.  Everything's gonna be alright  But I have this horrible foreboding feeling.  Can't kick it.  aimee and I talked about getting some form of treatment for ourselves.  My Clonipin  (sp) is not working.   My faith has certainly gotten stronger.  One day at a time.    

My dear friend my heart goes out to you and your family. There will be many prayers being prayed for you today. I don't have words of wisdom for you but I can tell you that our God can do any thing. Sometimes it isn't what we want or expect but it is ALWAYS right IF we accept His will. May you find peace that passes all understanding.

 

[SonRise Silkies]

another beautiful day visiting on the porch.
prayers are for each of you, looking forward to seeing you all in the morning,in the meantine I'll leave you with words to a favorite hymn.
God bless you and good night, your sister in Christ, Cheryl

What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
everything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
everything to God in prayer.

2. Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
take it to the Lord in prayer.

3. Are we weak and heavy laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge;
take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he'll take and shield thee;
thou wilt find a solace there.

 

[luvblues7]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Landyn. Sure hope it's been a happy day.

Came home from work today to find a mare in labor. Just about the time I got to the horse pasture the baby came squirting out. Here she is the newest member of my critter family. One down and two to go.

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[LindaB220]

You'll both be the first to know when classes begin. I don't remember any of this in Emily Post, but I guess if they can teach a chicken to count......

That's almost exactly how I felt when I first got here! Now I'm kinda like paint on the porch steps.....gonna be mighty hard to scrape me out of here.


Happy Anniversary!! And I'm so glad that little one is feeling better. Sorry that she's got an ear infection, though. Here's hoping the antibiotics kick in quickly! Don't forget the yogurt, if she likes it. Helps tremendously with antibiotic side effects. Give her a smooch from me, will you?
She's absolutely adorable.....and she's got a little of Gramma's sass, doesn't she? I laughed so hard when I read this. Well done, Carly Jo!

Oh, how the families of those with mental illnesses suffer! I know that faith is critical, but when your child is behaving like this it's real hard to remember that he/she is ill. And it feels like everyone is picking your family apart and trying to find out whose "to blame". You start to feel doubts about your faith creep in - doubts in your family's faith in you to take care of all of them and the victim of the the illness, doubt in professionals' ability to help, and even doubt in your faith in God. Why isn't God helping me? Why my child? And there's the always constant fear that they will hurt themselves, you, a family member, or someone on the street who just happens to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. The worst feeling is the feeling of being totally isolated and alone. I know that prayer is a big part of coping. But I'm also realistic to understand that God has His own plans, and all we can do is the best we can. But we are human, and we have breaking points regardless of what our beliefs are......I wish so much that I could help, but know that you and your family are deeply embedded in my prayers.

And the funny thing is, when he first started going to therapy 3-4 years ago, she told him to try to find God. So he went looking. AJ is a linear person. Black is black white is white, no gray at all. Aimee went with him to all these churches to see which one he wanted to join. He tried Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Church of God, and I think even thought about Mormon's and Buddist's. Whew. Aimee was a basket case.

It didn't work out because he couldn't make up his mind and decided he needed to move to Tibet and become a monk. Seriously. When he started standing on the corners with a sign that said " Honk if you love Jesus" and nobody honked he was ready to give up. Aimee talked with him and they decided that church going would not work out at this time. He does talk about Jesus and I try to gently do my part but........

One thing I do know is I feel much better in the last two hours. Firmly believe in the power of prayer and I appreciate all of you.

And besides my chickens are coming in 3-4 days. Hehe