The Old Folks Home

[perchie.girl]

Tackle the house first, then the coop. One day at a time.

The house will be tackled by a contractor... start to finish. The coop materials are all ready on the property I just have to assemble them. Just dog kennel panels. Two clamps in each joint that have a single bolt through them. I can do that even right now... The only part I cant do is a roof. No ladders for me.

deb

 

[perchie.girl]

Time to turn in here goodnight may all your wishes come true

Gnite Penny

 

[drumstick diva]

A woman in the next suburb (Exclusive area) had a Llama ranch/farm whatever. Whenever I walked past, you could smell serious urination. She used to take some out on lead and go up and down the busy road with them. I figure she must have shown some.

It was a very snooty area and I can't believe they tolerated her farm for as long as they did. Eventually she moved out and they(?) cut up her property to sell as single family lots. That was years ago. I see they still haven't sold any.

 

[perchie.girl]

A woman in the next suburb (Exclusive area) had a Llama ranch/farm whatever. Whenever I walked past, you could smell serious urination. She used to take some out on lead and go up and down the busy road with them. I figure she must have shown some.

It was a very snooty area and I can't believe they tolerated her farm for as long as they did. Eventually she moved out and they(?) cut up her property to sell as single family lots. That was years ago. I see they still haven't sold any.

Their Poo is almost on the level of bat quano for sale as fertilizer... So I would have some serious soil amendment material.

Urine smell is something that can be dealt with quite easily with good management. same goes for pigs or what ever...

deb

 

[bruceha2000]

Perchie, I think Alpacas have a milder temperament. Maybe they don't spit.

Alpacas typically don't spit at people but will spit at other alpacas. That said, of the 2 I have only one has been seen to spit, yes at the other AND he isn't shy about showing his feelings when we have to shear. Hasn't hit anyone yet but has hit the wall when trapped to get his halter on. Mine weren't handled much other than shearing and foot trimming by the people who gave them to us (at about 7 years old) 2 years ago. They will eat out of my hand now but NO touching. I gather they were forced uncomfortably in the past and assume it will always be that way.
By the way, they don't spit saliva, they spit from the contents of their first stomach. Stinks.

So Deb needs to find an animal, whether alpaca or llama that has been handled so it can fulfill her needs. Llamas are about twice the size of alpacas. You could put your hand on an alpaca's back but I think a llama would be a bit of a reach up.

Deb, since you are talking about moving back, does that mean your grandmother's health is failing?

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Is that the "let down" goat? And is "let down Mama" the same as Crazy Neighbor Lady

Sounds like you guys have had quite the adventure so far and have mastered all obstacles in your path.

Yes, that's Pippy, the lactation specialist. And yes it is CNL. She was really weird this week, calling me at home last Sunday to ask all kinds of paranoid things like what cars are currently in her driveway, could I watch for cars and could I put my game cam out. Then later in the week she invited me to church. Again. We have had the 'no way in hell am I going to church and I'd appreciate you not asking any more' conversation maybe 40 times so far.

 

[Latestarter]

Deb, since you are talking about moving back, does that mean your grandmother's health is failing?

Great to hear from you Deb and happy to hear that things are progressing as desired for you. Bruce asked the Q that immediately came to mind when I read your intention to move back home. I hope your mom and grandmother are OK and nothing serious/immediately pressing. Maybe you're just getting started on the prep work for when the right time comes down the road?

 

[perchie.girl]

Alpacas typically don't spit at people but will spit at other alpacas. That said, of the 2 I have only one has been seen to spit, yes at the other AND he isn't shy about showing his feelings when we have to shear. Hasn't hit anyone yet but has hit the wall when trapped to get his halter on. Mine weren't handled much other than shearing and foot trimming by the people who gave them to us (at about 7 years old) 2 years ago. They will eat out of my hand now but NO touching. I gather they were forced uncomfortably in the past and assume it will always be that way.
By the way, they don't spit saliva, they spit from the contents of their first stomach. Stinks.

So Deb needs to find an animal, whether alpaca or llama that has been handled so it can fulfill her needs. Llamas are about twice the size of alpacas. You could put your hand on an alpaca's back but I think a llama would be a bit of a reach up.

Deb, since you are talking about moving back, does that mean your grandmother's health is failing?

Grandmas health is fine Her Dimensia is ongoing........ I make plans always Bruce. No matter whats going on around me. and No I am not lying in hopes that shes going to pass soon.

Its my health that I am looking forward to. But If I want Llamas I need to learn husbandry and if its worth the effort.

deb

 

[perchie.girl]

Maybe you're just getting started on the prep work for when the right time comes down the road?

That would be it. Sort of like deciding to have chickens... What kind of shelter what kind of feed medical care..... and on.

deb

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Wahoo! Guess who just left to go see Aquaman without me!

I've got the backing of the quilt on the machine. It's a huge quilt, 84x84".

I also finished the applique on this this weekend. Not loving it, but got rid of some scrap.