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[chickensnewtome]

Thanks Ron and the perfect start to the next year would be my eggs in the incubator harching

 

[ronott1]

Thanks Ron and the perfect start to the next year would be my eggs in the incubator harching

That is always nice!

 

[dsqard]

Went out and played with the new camera today. Even though DH let me open it a few weeks back, I am still amazed at the wonderful pictures it takes.


Cynthia, you were right. Bridal Veil Falls is gorgeous in winter!

 

[ronott1]

Went out and played with the new camera today. Even though DH let me open it a few weeks back, I am still amazed at the wonderful pictures it takes.


Cynthia, you were right. Bridal Veil Falls is gorgeous in winter!

That is an amazing photo!

 

[dsqard]

Thank you Ron.

I find it really hard not posting tons of "not-chicken" photos.

 

[drumstick diva]

Things probably have changed since I raised and showed dogs but at that time Irish Setters (large breed) routinely lived to 16 or 17. Mid size Irish Terriers were also long lived. All large breeds do not die young( 7 or 8). The big breeds raised with prudent feeding ,so they aren't pushed to develop size and weight before their bone structure can manage it ,tend to live years longer and some escape the worst effects for hip dysplasia.

My friend has had several Labs live to mid teens. I won't mention the ages on her cats because they have 9 lives to start with, which just isn't fair.

 

[Arielle]

Thank you Ron.

I find it really hard not posting tons of "not-chicken" photos.

That photo of the frozen waterfall is lovely-- reminds me of Maine.

YOu can post all the "not-chicken" photos you want as far as I'm concerned-- you are an artist with a camera.

 

[scottcaddy]

Quote: I would think that after Loring Air Force Base closed that area really is the middle of nowhere! I have fond memories of my time there. The County as the locals called it is/was astounding, the Moose had to be seen up close to be believed.

Scott

 

[Pozees]

Things probably have changed since I raised and showed dogs but at that time Irish Setters (large breed) routinely lived to 16 or 17. Mid size Irish Terriers were also long lived. All large breeds do not die young( 7 or 8). The big breeds raised with prudent feeding ,so they aren't pushed to develop size and weight before their bone structure can manage it ,tend to live years longer and some escape the worst effects for hip dysplasia.

My friend has had several Labs live to mid teens. I won't mention the ages on her cats because they have 9 lives to start with, which just isn't fair.

LOL about the cats

Large breeds are a trick, aren't they? When I had my first big dog, a Dobermann, I was counseled to feed her as much meat as possible early on, theory being she needed the protein, because large breeds grow rapidly and they need the nutritional support of high protein. She grew large, was the best dog I've ever owned, and died at the age of 5 from liver cirrhosis. It about broke my heart. I always wondered if I killed her by not feeding her a more balanced diet early on.

It is accepted truth that Toy breeds live longer than larger breeds, and that may be true, but is it because, as you point out, the large breeds are pushed to grow more, faster? Could be.

Danes, I've been told, die younger due to several factors, not the least of which is their hearts are challenged by sustaining a much larger body - yet I have not heard of Irish Wolfhounds dying at the average age of 7 ...

 

[Pozees]

That photo of the frozen waterfall is lovely-- reminds me of Maine.

YOu can post all the "not-chicken" photos you want as far as I'm concerned-- you are an artist with a camera.

X2!