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[pennyJo1960]

hhmmm had not heard of that one but but me too nite all

 

[drumstick diva]

nite nite penny

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Dsqard and I are on our way to Bangor to meet the Duck of Justice and then stalk Stephen King.

 

[Wickedchicken6]

Dsqard and I are on our way to Bangor to meet the Duck of Justice and then stalk Stephen King.

Nice! Hope you have a great trip!

 

[nenebynature]

Have your kids moved out? If so, why shouldn't you replace the companionship and feelings of being needed with something you enjoy!? I have one grown daughter and she doesn't "get" the chickens but that doesn't bother me at all. I have three at home and its the time and money away from them that I sometimes wonder about. I think it is healthy to explore your own interests and having a hobby is healthy. I just may be over-doing it a bit too soon! It's not a big deal to my family. I just wonder....... I can't wait to change and get out to the coop in the afternoon after work. I would MUCH rather be there with the birds than inside listening to kids quarrel, my husband fuss at them, and the tv blare. I NEED that time to relax, wind down after work, and relieve stress. I know that I have a thousand things that need to be done and I sometimes feel guilty that I don't make them a priority, but you know, the chickens and one dance class a week are the only things I do for myself. There are TONS of things I do for everyone else around here!

I use about 50# layer pellets a week in the winter and 50# a month in the summer. That amount grows in the fall and falls off in the spring. I also use starter occasionally and cracked corn for treats. My birds free range all day and are locked in safe at night.

I'm not a parent. I'm not middle-aged. But I don't like when those kids get off my lawn!

I've worked with kids for over 10 years and I am an auntie. I know that you have to be able to take care of yourself so that you can take care of others. Having a hobby that is like therapy is essential for emotional and mental well-being. I find that when I have time with my birds and my animals and in the garden I am a much better Friend, coworker, sister, etc.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I think we all agree part of that is having the birds and such to make us more sane

 

[CapricornFarm]

The rain and humidity are conspiring to keep me from finishing the skylight. The caulk i applied 24 hours ago is still wet! Even though it was covered to protect it from rain. It is sprinkling just enough i can't do much of anything. I guess i could assemble the chain link runs if it lets up a bit.

 

[pennyJo1960]

ya I understand we have not had rain for 55 days now very unusual here but not unheard of not allot of humidity here either but have been socked in with smoke real bad from wildfires in Canada

 

[CapricornFarm]

I did it any way. Sure hope it dries soon. Might have to find a hair dryer. My skylight!

 

[pennyJo1960]

I did it any way. Sure hope it dries soon. Might have to find a hair dryer. My skylight!View attachment 1109069

desperation the mother of invention great job there.. might try tying a rope throw over the building then pulling the roof pieces up? and yes the hair dryer would work wear rubber bottom like boots or tennis shoes even rubber gloves for safety
old man said to lay 2 x 4 like a ramp to put rope around pull that way easier