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[robj]

My coop is finally done....ahhh.

That's VERY COOL!

 

[mikeyb]

This is what I just worked on...supemental lighting for the chicken run too, since that's where the food and water are

You have just given me a great idea. I have a 48" x 40" skylite that I was going to get rid of. Not now. The last part of the run cover will sport a SKYLITE! My girls are getting spoiled rotten. ( I hope they don't ask for a sauna or hot tub, I can't afford the electric)

 

[ChristineR]

And, yes, that fence material is great.  I really like the look of it.  I plan to grow lots of clematis, climbing hydrangea, and rose this spring/summer.

I really like the fence. Are those hog panels framed with wood?

 

[Slinglings]

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I'm very excited to know about all things bees! I am never sure where or what is the best to get, I'm kind of addicted to honey.

Where on earth would I be able to find honeysuckle? I have been searching for it for some time.


To the beautiful coop w/ the guard dog, great job! Looks amazing!

Itsren the sense of completion is wonderful & saved me from my frustration. Now how do you get them to lay in there? Do golf balls really help?

Well off to church. Have a great evening all!

I have a huge honeysuckle plant, actually 3, and could root some for you this summer if you can't find any. I pruned it way back this fall so it should be covered with all sorts of new growth this spring. It's really easy to root cuttings.

I'm on Seattle though. Shipping is probably possible!

 

[mikeyb]

Quote: Well heck, I didn't even know what being a "helicoptor mom" was or even existed. I'm still not sure. I guess those are the parents we used to deem being a worrywort. Count me in. That's what I was.
One cannot be bullied on the internet, there a mouse to go somewhere else or there is the omnipotent off button.
It seems to me that you have chosen to take offense and that's ok, but don't you think life would be sweeter if you chose to ignor what you preceive to be slurs and or rebuffs.
Children are tough and they survive, you cannot nor should you try to protect them in all things. How else will they learn to cope as they grow into adulthood?
4H kids especially are tough. They raise animals to sell at auction, knowing they will be slaughtered for food. They also learn hard facts of life. No matter how much they care and look out for their animals some will die or get injured throught no fault of their own.

What amazes me is that parents on one hand are lambasted for not getting involved in their kids schools and then when one, like you self, volunteers they are called a hovering parent. Such is life.
In 3 years I've only seen one obnoxious person on this forum and that person no longer posts.

 

[robj]

This is what I just worked on...supemental lighting for the chicken run too, since that's where the food and water are

Very Nice! I like it

 

[FirewifeJess]

No worries everyone. Guess what? I WAS hovering. I wanted to be certain that Lucy wasn't going to kill $28

I know I'm not a "helicopter mom" especially with my own kids, but like I said, it wouldn't have been prudent or kind of me to leave 4 defenseless chicks with a killer mama. Luckily she was just acting like any broody in a broody trance and she's slowly coming out of it. So far only the chicks will come out and eat and Lucy stays still, but I'm sure she'll snap out of it soon and get off her nest.

Renee - I really appreciate that you stood up for what you think is right. I DO believe in internet bullies and real life bullies.

TotalColor - I don't think *you* are a bully and took what you said (emoticons and all) to heart and with a grain of salt...especially since I continued to hover throughout the day

 

[Sweetlilbaby]

Well heck, I didn't even know what being a "helicoptor mom" was or even existed. I'm still not sure. I guess those are the parents we used to deem being a worrywort. Count me in. That's what I was.
One cannot be bullied on the internet, there a mouse to go somewhere else or there is the omnipotent off button.
It seems to me that you have chosen to take offense and that's ok, but don't you think life would be sweeter if you chose to ignor what you preceive to be slurs and or rebuffs.
Children are tough and they survive, you cannot nor should you try to protect them in all things. How else will they learn to cope as they grow into adulthood?
4H kids especially are tough. They raise animals to sell at auction, knowing they will be slaughtered for food. They also learn hard facts of life. No matter how much they care and look out for their animals some will die or get injured throught no fault of their own.

What amazes me is that parents on one hand are lambasted for not getting involved in their kids schools and then when one, like you self, volunteers they are called a hovering parent. Such is life.
In 3 years I've only seen one obnoxious person on this forum and that person no longer posts.

Internet bullying is a real thing. It's not as simple as you can go to another place. In school now all kids have cellphones with cameras. they take pictures of someone they don't like putting nasty messages with it all over facebook and other social pages. It's horrible and has led to some teenagers even trying to kill themselves over it.
It's also illegal in our state.

As for helicopter parenting... I was told I'm a helicopter aunt. I over protect my niece apparently. I had her til she was 7 years old and then her parents decided they wanted her back. I had no legal rights (as the police informed me when i refused to let her go). I felt like they were taking my baby away. They dropped her off with me when she was a year old then didn't take her back til she was 7. It wasn't fair to me or her.
I get her this coming holiday weekend. I'm so excited to get to see her. I even put decorations on her bedroom wall, a new curtain, and some pink x-mas lights up around her bed frame.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

And, yes, I am sensitive.

I am sensitive to the simple fact that we teach children that name calling of any kind is considered bullying.

I am sensitive to the fact that we teach children that sarcastic humor can be hurtful to the recipient.

I am sensitive to the fact that 4-H children and teens frequent the BYC website.

I am sensitive to the fact that cyber-bullying is becoming a huge problem.

I am sensitive to the fact that someone who witnesses bullying and refuses to speak up is, in a way, taking part in it.

I am sensitive to the fact that a smiley that is winking can have many contexts.

I am sensitive to the fact that tone of voice can not be read in the written word.

And I am sensitive enough to speak up when I'm concerned a friend of mine is being bullied, whether she takes offense to it or not.

OK so after reading this. I must admit I feel that I am guilty of several. Not that I do them on purpose but still guilty just the same, I am sorry to any I have hurt by not realizing I was doing these things.

 

[FirewifeJess]

Please everyone come back and be chatty. I'm bored and want to chat!