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[Beer can]

I think it's been three days those unhatched eggs in bator?
No sign, no nothing but I haven't candled.
Never seen a pip or zip today, must have just ripped cause here one is! Lol, hope at least one more hatches.

 

[ronott1]

I think it's been three days those unhatched eggs in bator?
No sign, no nothing but I haven't candled.
Never seen a pip or zip today, must have just ripped cause here one is! Lol, hope at least one more hatches.
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The chick looks perfect!
If there are no pips, you can candle and check for signs of life(chirping when you tap the egg)

 

[Beer can]

I'm heading into town tomorrow to buy fireworks. They are calling for a 50% chance for rain but that just makes it all the safer to shoot off fireworks in the pasture. Thank goodness Missouri upholds it's citizen's God given right to blow their fingers off with cherry bombs!

Illegal here but you wouldn't know it, every hill will be lit up with the big ones better than a fair Lol!

 

[chickadoodles]

Here is where/how to nominate...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...awards-educator-friend-spirit-greeter.812597/

Thanks so much. I have trouble keeping up with this page apparently.

I bought an above ground pool for my kids one year and I tried so hard even took samples to the pool supply store and they were not very helpful.
I also sold the pool.

 

[chickadoodles]

Yup, sure does. My Wellys have been my healthiest standard sized birds so far. This girl was about 2 1/2 years old. Thank you for the kind words. I've come to the decision that as soon as they start showing signs of terminal decline I won't let them suffer. There isn't any beating this disease when it hits and no matter what I do, the end will be the same and I will just be prolonging the inevitable while the poor chicken lingers on suffering.

I love my flock. I can't do that to them.

Micro I am so sorry your still having problems with your birds.

Thanks Wicked.
Cute chicks!

Al glad your sitter did a good job an all your critters are healthy.

 

[chickadoodles]

Scg I agree with Al it would be a beautiful gift and one she would treasure!
Beautiful work I love it.

 

[Peep_Show]

They still make Zima?!? Reminds me of adult 7-Up.
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No big plans for the Fourth other than attending the Village's parade in the morning. It's a real down-home affair with marching bands, bagpipe bands, Civil War reenactment marchers, tractors, old cars, new cars, goats, dogs, horses, kids on trikes, kazoo band, Fire trucks, Police cars, rangers and the occasional politician in a convertible. It's a lot of fun for both watchers and participants.

Probably a nap in the afternoon, small bbq, and making sure the dogs aren't freaking out with the neighbor kid's pyrotechnics.

 

[perchie.girl]

I am very happy that you got a new dog. It will probably be good for you.

so far shes very sweet and reserved. At six years old shes been through alot. I read up on the breed and they are a pretty independent dual purpose dog.... Family flock and guardian duties .... Shes crossed with something that has speckles on the legs. But all in all shes very much like a Greater Swiss mountain dog. Except her size. Right now shes about fifty pounds. Swissies range from 110 to 150 ish.

someone taught her good inside manners... the only begging she does is a long soulful stare.... She will ask to go outside with a gentle touch of her paw....

She was raised on acreage along with chickens and goats.... but she was attacked by a German shepherd that ripped her up to the point that they didnt expect to survive. She was surrendered to the Humane society because they couldn't afford a vet.

Long recovery time and she was adopted out to a family.... She was there six months untill the baby became the toddler... Which made her nervous... So they broght her back.

We are starting slow with her... PTSD along with too many changes have been a liability. As I see her shes what I call Shy... My last dog was shy... and as long as their personal safety needs are met they thrive. Right now sharp unfamiliar noises startle her... A ride in the car seems to be agonizing...

This is going to be good for all four of us...

deb

 

[Alaskan]

Sounds like a good match. And wow! Some rough times that dog has been through!

Keep us updated as to how she does with y'all. Hopefully she will mellow and open up with some stability.

 

[Latestarter]

Wishing you nothing but success there Deb. I love dogs, especially the big ones.