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[ozexpat]

Tunngasugit - Welcome AK Baha

 

[chickadoodles]

A great end to a crappy week here. Came home from work today to find my favorite chicken dead under the coop with a broken egg hanging out of her butt.



She had a broken leg when I got her as a chick. I casted it, separated her, and gave her chicken PT for 2 weeks until she was better. As a result, she never thought she was a chicken; she'd follow me around like a dog, and try to sneak into the house. She was never part of the flock and would always be off wondering around by herself or with me if I was outdoors. I am going to severely miss my buddy.

Awww SCG I am so sorry about your girl!

 

[chickadoodles]

Hello everyone,just wanted to say hi so I can follow thread.

Hi Phil! Welcome to BYC! Love the pic!

 

[chickadoodles]

Well, you folks are right: I am am signing offer paperwork this evening on an 8.28 acre parcel. Trees everywhere, tons of moss-covered rock outcroppings making waterfalls during the winter when seasonal streams are active. Two large flat spots, one with a one-room cabin and a killer deck (as in just wonderful, does need some repair so it doesn't become a real "killer"), a long-ignored, fenced garden with a drip system and concrete paths, and the other open flat spot would suit a manufactured home and septic system "someday.". A nice, big coop would fit really well at one edge, with a large run..... Those would be the first projects.

There is an apple tree, a peach or apricot tree (not sure which - no fruit on it), and some grapes on a tilted arbor. Oregano, lemon mint, marjoram and Rosemary plants have run wild in the garden area. Lots of wild blackberry brambles at the edges of the clearings.

There is evidence of a possible, long gone marijuana grow site across the currently dry stream bed in a well-hidden portion of the property. Lots of old white PVC irrigation pipe leading to it.

There are two sheds, both need repair but one needs far less work to be serviceable.

The property has been on the market well over a year. I have often driven by it and always thought it would be far too expensive to even think about checking out. Of course, until recently, I wasn't looking. But I admired the fancy wrought iron gate and front fence. It's an electric gate, with keypad operation. As if a mansion or an estate was behind it.

I have often seen a Black Autralorp wandering freely in the driveway of the property across the road. A rooster crowed nearby during our walk-around.

Sellers are "motivated.". I am very hopeful and have some wiggle room with my initial offer.

Good luck Linda!

 

[Arielle]

Quote: Top loading is fine if they are cheaper.

 

[Arielle]

Quote: SHe is very very beautiful. ANd she behaved like a typical SS. Sorry you lost such a good friend. Some are just a little more special than others.

 

[scottcaddy]

Quote: X-?many but

Scott

 

[scottcaddy]

A great end to a crappy week here. Came home from work today to find my favorite chicken dead under the coop with a broken egg hanging out of her butt.



She had a broken leg when I got her as a chick. I casted it, separated her, and gave her chicken PT for 2 weeks until she was better. As a result, she never thought she was a chicken; she'd follow me around like a dog, and try to sneak into the house. She was never part of the flock and would always be off wondering around by herself or with me if I was outdoors. I am going to severely miss my buddy.

Sorry to hear this, it's never easy to lose a buddy

Scott

 

[gryeyes]

<I><*sneaking in sideways to say, "offer submitted" and sidling back out again*></I>

 

[AK Baha]

Hello cknnewbie and ty for the welcome. I love Alaska,Anchorage not so much.Like they say Alaska is only 15 minutes from Anchorage.Spend a lot of time on my boat out on Prince william sound and up at lake Louise at my cabin.