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Trimurtisan said:
Thank you for the kind words, but don't feel sorry for me. I don't mean that in a negative way. See, if some of that had never happened, I may have never got the chance to change. I'm not proud nor ashamed of it, but it is a reality of my life in the past.

Some of the strongest lessons I've learned in life came from listening to other people's mistakes. I've learned that everybody has a story, and nobodies is perfect.

If find by sharing my stories, and there are many more, that it helps me either deal with them, or to not repeat them. The whole reason for sharing them though is in the hopes of being able to reach someone in need. Let them know they are not alone, and that regardless of what has happened in life, they have the power to change. If I can only reach one person, then putting my past and current emotions out on display is far worth it. It's far to easy to get caught up in what a person knows, almost like wearing blinders.

If we as people never look outside of the box, well, we'll never what we are missing. Never know if what we are doing is right. If it's how we want to live, or represent ourselves.

There's a reason I waited to bring stuff like that up.
1) It's not how I want to be represented.
2) To provide testimony that things can change, people can change, and we can be happy regardless of our past.
3) I've been having a hard time myself recently, and just wanted to get some pressure off my on chest. That story is so impactful to me, that I can't even read my own words without getting a tear in my eye.

When I talked about Colleen, and her showing me I can think for myself. It made me realize I do no have to follow in the footsteps of those before me. I didn't need to be an abusive drunk like my uncle. Didn't have to be sacred of everything like my mom, or live in such a controlling environment that she provided. Be a dead beat like my father. The list of relatives I do not want to be like just continues on.

You have a long beautiful life ahead of you. I know at times it may not feel that way, but you're a strong person and I believe that.

Chin up kiddo! :hugs
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Thank you, Trim! :hugs You're very encouraging and I love hearing your stories!
I always look forward to your posts! :D

Trimurtisan said:
Lol, you say that now. I want to hear your count come next May. ;)
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More like next August, but yeah... :lol:
:lau:gig Should be quite the number of birds I assume! :D

Trimurtisan said:
The feeds I buy are... none are medicated
30% game bird
22 % game bird
16% layer
All flock
Scratch (not a feed, but we go through it semi regularly)
Then there's grit...
I've not bought a calcium supplement yet, but that's because my mom and I save our egg shell, and I have well over 15 pounds of dried/cleaned/crushed shells. My mom eats a lot of eggs.

To be honest, I try to not pay attention to what it costs, but it's more than $100 a month.
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Sounds like you've got feed prices down to a very low cost.
I have 44 birds and because I feed them all organic and non-gmo, (plus, feed is also more expensive here in general), feed is about $350 a month - just to feed 44 birds!:eek:

Flashpoint said:
Trim - see - that's the problem. I love the bigger birds too - chicken-wise. lol. I love the Light Brahmas and the Black Jersy Giants. So far, Java (BJG) is the only one who has tried to "confront" me. I grabbed him up and carried him around under my arm for about 40 minutes. When I finally set him back down, he took off running and hasn't bothered me since. Besides, I want to see how large they do get!!

The Speckled Sussex, including the roo, have been very sweet-tempered birds. They seem extraordinarily calm and unafraid. I expect to see eggs from the hens at any time now. They are (what I call) a medium-sized chunky bird and I do expect they will do well.

So far, the California Whites are the only two who have actually started laying, but I see several others who are at "point of lay". They were developed using white leghorns which I had first started out with and hated. Loved the eggs - couldn't touch a bird. Therefore, I want to see how calm these are overall. All are approximately 26 weeks old, but the CW's started laying two weeks ago. They are NOT the friendliest but are also unafraid of being near me and are the only two that will be laying white eggs.

The Dominiques (Domineckers) and the Columbian Wyandottes hens are also small/medium birds, are pretty calm, and I have one Dominique who has no problem jumping into my lap. The Dominique roo, named PIMA Stripes (pain in my as*), is a pretty stocky stout fellow. The roo for the Columbian Wyandottes is a Wyandotte/Leghorn cross who weighs about 10 lbs, but he's also over 5 years old.

Right now, the Light Brahma roo is about 17 inches tall, but are slow growers, so his height/weight remain to be seen. However, the red Naked Neck roo is currently taller and is quite hefty!

I love watching the turkeys strut - they just have this "feel" about them that nothing can bother them and they don't care anyway!
:lau

Cooper and Digits

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Harlequin - Black/white Muscovy - 8 years old

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Her daughter (and granddaughter also pure white)

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Speckled Sussex hen and roo

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Very beautiful birds! :love
 
And here it is... The Wednesday dux meeting...

duluthralphie said:
I am back from “the cabin”.

I have successfully removed all dux from the area... I think I found a way to keep them off the lake.

I have attached pictures of my anti-dux lake... it is so nice not having to worry about a dux attack.View attachment 1953727View attachment 1953728View attachment 1953729
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Oh, poor Ralphie, he doesn't have any dux left to "attack" him! ;) :gig
He must be lonely... Poor guy... :(
I think we should buy him some dux! :D :lau

duluthralphie said:
Dux are evil, they must be destroyed for anyone to rest peacefully.... everyone knows that!
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You are hilarious! :lau :gig :lau
 

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