The Old Folks Home

[Wisher1000]

Lovely hen, is she an Ameraucana? I would make a comment about you both sporting your winter face protection but I don't want to be misinterpreted as vulgar. This color pattern and it's many variations is my favorite, I think. I really like black hens, too...

 

[yinepu]

Not the best pics.. why is it they always stand together so nice until you pull out the camera???

A few of the "babies" with our great pyr




lol.. now you can see why the new puppy would be a bit intimidated by the emus!

 

[yinepu]

Last two. Having some problems uploading lately...

Anyone have any insights?

what kinds of problems are you having?

 

[Arielle]

yinepu-- lovely snow dogs!!! How do they cope with the TX weather??

 

[ChestnutRidge]

Stunning! What a dramatic plant. When I moved down to VA from NJ, I saw magnolias for the first time. It was one of the few things about the south that I liked right away. (Much of the rest grew on me, though.)

The properties I wanted with acreage either had a house that was built before my great-great grandparents were born or had all the acreage in a strange location - like the house was right next to other houses but owned all the woods in the back - not really the privacy and usability I was looking for.

Found this place and although it only has 4.4 acres, it's incredibly private and the house while not old has an old farmhouse feel to it and so much room (after years of being in cramped 1 bedroom apartments in the Baltimore-DC area) that I had to get it.

The place I have now in VA is 3.17 acres. It was the same kind of compromise, but I love it and it's really private. We have been looking for something with enough acreage that we can build multiple dwellings as needed for aging parents, siblings, etc. We actually have a contract pending now on a place in Newton Co., Arkansas! (

). It is 33 acres which border National Forest with three springs (one of which is still running in the insane drought they are having) and a tiny solar cabin (16' x12' w/ loft and deck) that we can live in while building our permanent cabin. You can walk right down to the headwaters of the Buffalo River! When we move, it will be me and my DH, his close friend who is a great contractor, and my DH's elderly dad. Right now, the plan is that I'll be going off to school and the three men will be getting various cabins built, gardening, and caring for my chickens. It's going to be an insane half-decade.

hard to believe he's still a "baby" at just shy of 6 months old

I just can't get over the expression in their little eyes.

Anyone have any insights?

I think they look normal for eggs that have been laid on their side as opposed to sitting upright in a turner. I almost always use a turner, so I'm not 100%...

 

[bucky52]

hello.how old is old.(i'am 60)i have three hens and four pullets.and a dh.we still work full time.(we own and run a gun and pawn shop)i'am hoping some years down the road i will have more time to devote to my chickens.garden and flower garden.

 

[superchemicalgirl]

The place I have now in VA is 3.17 acres. It was the same kind of compromise, but I love it and it's really private. We have been looking for something with enough acreage that we can build multiple dwellings as needed for aging parents, siblings, etc. We actually have a contract pending now on a place in Newton Co., Arkansas! (

). It is 33 acres which border National Forest with three springs (one of which is still running in the insane drought they are having) and a tiny solar cabin (16' x12' w/ loft and deck) that we can live in while building our permanent cabin. You can walk right down to the headwaters of the Buffalo River! When we move, it will be me and my DH, his close friend who is a great contractor, and my DH's elderly dad. Right now, the plan is that I'll be going off to school and the three men will be getting various cabins built, gardening, and caring for my chickens. It's going to be an insane half-decade.

Your new place sounds great. What do you plan to study in school?

hello.how old is old.(i'am 60)i have three hens and four pullets.and a dh.we still work full time.(we own and run a gun and pawn shop)i'am hoping some years down the road i will have more time to devote to my chickens.garden and flower garden.

Welcome! Old is what you think it is. Don't let any of us define you. We're just looking for "mature(ish)" conversation. Where are you located?

Did Dsqard ever tell us how the engagement went? Did I miss that while my parents were here?

 

[Cynthia12]

I love the name of this thread! I'm thinking I belong here.

I could start with a nice coool/cold picture. It has been so hot here this year, and not much rain, but a lot of fires, which I think I saw DD is on here..so she knows about the fires.

We do get our fair share of snow, and it is hard at times, but I don't do heat..in my old age.

Had to make a path to go down the back stairs

Can't even see the coop!

I think the mail man came, just had to get of the truck.

My dog didn't mind the snow..played in it for a while

So, I thought I may as well. I needed help up..I remember yelling, help..
I can't even imagine that this is just right around the corner. Right now, just happy to
have the air on .

 

[Cynthia12]

hello.how old is old.(i'am 60)i have three hens and four pullets.and a dh.we still work full time.(we own and run a gun and pawn shop)i'am hoping some years down the road i will have more time to devote to my chickens.garden and flower garden.

Oh man, you're old! That's how old I am..next year. LOL...that's why you are old..er...than me.

My hubby is retired. He just sold a 44 mag. Nice gun, but not being used so much..so, he will get and air compressor for his shop now.

 

[bucky52]

i'am central va.