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[FirewifeJess]

Will Lucy let me know somehow that she wants to start taking the babies out of the hutch? If not, when should I open up the ramp so they have access to the run?

 

[beausonge]

Hugs gladly excepted, thanks for your forgiveness MikeyB


I am kind of hoping for that.  It gets a little dangerous when I duck in the car because a giant flock of birds are flying over head

I get all panicky and my heart rate goes way up, I have to get over it if I want a farm in the country!  I might not last long otherwise...

When I turned 50, I wanted a horse. I had not had a horse since I was a horse crazy teenager. My first horse as a teenager was a wonderful OLD 20-something Morgan. At 50, I got a 5 year old Morgan (Rosie) from show lines - a HUGE mistake! After multiple injuries - the last one fractured spinous processes in the lumbar region - I quit trying to ride. My husband loves this horse so she is a lovely, nervous pasture ornament.

After about a year, (long story) we were given two mini-horses. I just fell in love with them and best of all so did Rosie. I had a hit yourself aside the head moment - I coulda hada mini instead!

If you are afraid of birds, start out with bantams. They are small and oh, so cute. Later on you when you are more comfortable with chickens, you might try the "large fowl" chickens. Then again, like me with horses, you'll find small is better.



Vickie et al
KELSO, WA

 

[beausonge]

Even though this is just a picture it made me jump.   I'm allergic to bees.   Was in the hospital a few years ago because of 2 bee stings.   My current doctor wants to wait and SEE the reaction instead of giving me the thingy to give myself a shot if i get stung and have a bad reaction again.   thankfully last summer my chickens hung out close to me when i'd lay in the yard reading a book  They'd go after any bees that came close to me. 

I am a nurse. If you had that bad of a reaction last time, the next time you will not make it until the paramedics get there. What happens if you are out in the yard and no one is around when you get stung? I would INSIST that they give you an Epipen. If your present doctor won't give you one, ask for a new doctor. Clearly this one doesn't have a clue how dangerous a bee sting allergy is. This IS a matter of life and death so take care of it ASAP.

I wish I could do emoticons on my iPad. There would be a bunch of them right now.

Vickie et al
KELSO, WA

 

[Sweetlilbaby]

I am a nurse. If you had that bad of a reaction last time, the next time you will not make it until the paramedics get there. What happens if you are out in the yard and no one is around when you get stung? I would INSIST that they give you an Epipen. If your present doctor won't give you one, ask for a new doctor. Clearly this one doesn't have a clue how dangerous a bee sting allergy is. This IS a matter of life and death so take care of it ASAP.

I wish I could do emoticons on my iPad. There would be a bunch of them right now.

Vickie et al
KELSO, WA

I know how serious it is and am still working on my doctor for it. in april if i still don't have one i'm going to try to find an allergy specialist. Because If i go in and explain what happened last time i'm sure that a specialist will know what i'm talking about and how serious it is. I don't know why my doctor doesn't want to listen to me on this, maybe it's the long list of diagnosis she's already given me on illnesses. I swear I'm allergic to life. I need to write out all my reactions and to what that i've had and take it to her to get her to see the reality of how bad my allergies to everything are.

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Quote: I would NOT be returning to that Dr. Last summer I thought I was starting to have some reactions so I mentioned it to my Dr. He didn't even hesitate to write me up for Epipen. But he is also a fellow beekeeper. I am not sure what would kill a person first the bee sting or the shock of the price of Epipen. $240. for 2

 

[Sweetlilbaby]

I would NOT be returning to that Dr. Last summer I thought I was starting to have some reactions so I mentioned it to my Dr. He didn't even hesitate to write me up for Epipen. But he is also a fellow beekeeper. I am not sure what would kill a person first the bee sting or the shock of the price of Epipen. $240. for 2

My insurance will cover it, And the reason i stay with this doctor is because she's been able to diagnose issues in me that other doctors ignored. the other doctors near me that didn't try to keep a chair between them and my service dog (yeah for real) laughed at me when I was seeking help for depression. As if I was making up my depression. It is so hard to find a good doctor.

 

[mikeyb]

Tonight, when I went out to tuck my chicks in, I opened the brooder door just so they continue to get used to me - and found out one of the cockerels is a little escape artist! I happened to have my phone on me so I took some pics. At one point he even turned my Hope against me! Nothing funnier than a chick trying to decide to jump.

Name suggestions are appreciated. I'm thinking something like "Escape," but better, because Escape isn't something you yell to call your chicks to you...

Houdini comes to mind, rats this has already been suggested. Dillinger also comes to mind though.

 

[Hinotori]

Tonight, when I went out to tuck my chicks in, I opened the brooder door just so they continue to get used to me - and found out one of the cockerels is a little escape artist! I happened to have my phone on me so I took some pics. At one point he even turned my Hope against me! Nothing funnier than a chick trying to decide to jump.

Name suggestions are appreciated. I'm thinking something like "Escape," but better, because Escape isn't something you yell to call your chicks to you...

Houdini comes to mind, rats this has already been suggested. Dillinger also comes to mind though.

Geronimo. Brave little bird jumping.

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Quote: x2

Will Lucy let me know somehow that she wants to start taking the babies out of the hutch? If not, when should I open up the ramp so they have access to the run?

I would wait until this weekend, that way it'll give the new chicks you add a couple of days with her in closed quarters. I don't let mine out for the first week.

 

[sarahkatie]

Just for fun.... My silly birds

if you look close, my Delaware is under the BO
I know this is normal... But it made smile this rainy morning