The Old Folks Home

[Alaskan]

I thought I was going to be okay but I'm at about 25% capacity. But I did make it all the way through the day and think I accomplished something, even if I had to ask for major help to do so.

Thanks for asking.

I put the truth out there, which seemed to stop the questions but increase the hugs. I am not a hugger.

on the oodles of hugs

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Chicka...





Hopefully tomorrow we'll be able to move them to a new (grassy) location, but you can see they're growing up.

 

[IttyBiddyRedHen]

I just said goodbye to my dad. Heading home tomorrow. Thanks my friend

SCG- I just found out. So sorry for your loss!!

 

[Bunnylady]

I thought I was going to be okay but I'm at about 25% capacity. But I did make it all the way through the day and think I accomplished something, even if I had to ask for major help to do so.

Thanks for asking.

I put the truth out there, which seemed to stop the questions but increase the hugs. I am not a hugger.

They mean well. Hopefully today will be better.

 

[Wisher1000]

They do mean well but wouldn't want it to be uncomfortable for you. Let them know that while you appreciate the gesture, it makes it hard to be strong. They'll understand and will respect your wishes. You could ask one of your subs to pass the "no hugs" message.

Are cyber hugs okay?

 

[chickadoodles]

Chicka...





Hopefully tomorrow we'll be able to move them to a new (grassy) location, but you can see they're growing up.

They are growing like crazy.

My 2 hens have a clutch of eggs that are suppose to hatch late this week.

 

[Bunnylady]

They do mean well but wouldn't want it to be uncomfortable for you. Let them know that while you appreciate the gesture, it makes it hard to be strong. They'll understand and will respect your wishes. You could ask one of your subs to pass the "no hugs" message.

Are cyber hugs okay?

My thoughts exactly. The intent is to comfort, not discomfit; it's hard to know how to say, "I care" in a way that won't disconcert.

Of course, there's an old Southern tradition that covers every contingency - bring food. Joy, sorrow, what have you - everything's covered. When even the commonplace, "How're ya doin'?" can be unsettling, food gets the job done, discretely. "Honey, I know you probably aren't up to company right now, so I won't stop, but I just thought I'd bring you this" . . . . and you don't even have to hug them unless you want to, since it's so hard to do while holding a casserole . . . .

 

[casportpony]

Chicka...





Hopefully tomorrow we'll be able to move them to a new (grassy) location, but you can see they're growing up.

they look great!

-Kathy

 

[Alaskan]

They do mean well but wouldn't want it to be uncomfortable for you. Let them know that while you appreciate the gesture, it makes it hard to be strong. They'll understand and will respect your wishes. You could ask one of your subs to pass the "no hugs" message. Are cyber hugs okay?

My thoughts exactly. The intent is to comfort, not discomfit; it's hard to know how to say, "I care" in a way that won't disconcert. Of course, there's an old Southern tradition that covers every contingency - bring food. Joy, sorrow, what have you - everything's covered. When even the commonplace, "How're ya doin'?" can be unsettling, food gets the job done, discretely. "Honey, I know you probably aren't up to company right now, so I won't stop, but I just thought I'd bring you this" . . . . and you don't even have to hug them unless you want to, since it's so hard to do while holding a casserole . . . .

But that doesn't look like a casserole!!! That looks like banana cream pie in a casserole dish!!!!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

For those that brood baby chicks and stress over temperature, my best advice is to provide a warm spot and plenty of cool space - just like a broody hen does.
I was reminded of this today. I've had 2 to 4 week chicks end up outside all night when it was in the 50s and they survived.
But last night I found out how tough they are. A broody brought 2 day old chicks out yesterday but apparently didn't get one back in at night. I went out late today to open up and found the chick sitting in the run. It got down to 71 and it rained all morning. The chick is just fine.