Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[CarolynF]

Update on "Peep", she ate a few crumbles and drank a ton of water about 6 hours after the attack. I know the wound will heal fine, I was just worried about the shock. She seems to have come out of that. We have heard her clucking and purring in the tub a few times. Gonna keep her inside tonight and she how she is doing tomorrow to see if she wants out or not.

Happy New Year everyone.

Travis, so sorry to hear about the attack! But I'm glad Peep is doing better!
Nice family picture, too. It's great to have everyone together.
Happy New Year!

 

[TerrorBird]

Do your chickens shake their head when you call them by name? Mine do. If you call for Patti she shakes her head quickly and the others do not. Each one does it for their name like they are saying "I hear you, what do you want?". I didn't expect this with them. I do take them inside alone and give treats and cuddles in the evening. They perch on my knee and coo and snack.

Just curious, do yours shake their head in recognition of their name when you call?

Oh, and no snow in Poulsbo but it is cold.

Kathy

Muffet, George, Pengin and Pudge have been known to come running when I call them individually and they're out where I can't see them. They then stare at me like they're asking what I'm yelling about. It's pretty cute.

 

[TerrorBird]

For your consideration: http://videos.huffingtonpost.com/business/egg-centric-poultry-fan-opens-chicken-hotel-517490685

 

[TurtlePowerTrav]

Peep, my temporary house chicken

 

[Greg Richardson]

 

[Nikki99]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone!! I hope everyone had very happy holidays with loved ones, safe travels and lots of time filled with love and laughter!

Its been a long time since I was here and lots has gone on. I'm so sorry to hear of all the losses and sick birds.
Welcome to all the new members, this is a fast moving thread full of great info and awesome people, enjoy!
Hinotori, talk of your potato soup has my mouth watering!!
Jess, your family is gorgeous!! Looks like you had a great Christmas!

We had a great Christmas as well. It was our first Christmas at home with just the 4 of us. My parents couldn't come this year (they live in Colorado) and the in-laws went to California. I wasn't sure what I would think of this new Christmas but it was nice, I do miss the family though.
Our DD turned 9 on the 30th she says she "feels older" already. Lol... so do I.
We got 4 new girls (2 BR and 2 WLH) about 2 weeks ago and they have settled in well with the rest of the group, I think one of them has even laid a few eggs for us. We are thinking about getting a business license, (we have been selling our eggs for awhile now) the tax write offs would be nice.
Anyway, hope all are having a great holiday season!!

 

[Greg Richardson]

Quote: Make sure you read the latest info.
Don't know what the rate is but it use to be you only had so many years to make a profit.
Been a while since I looked into it.
With the Wife and I both owning a business I have enough tax info that floods my head for those types of business.
Thank God I have a great tax accountant that is to the letter of the law cause the IRS audits small business more than any other.
Go figure huh? The big boys get away with creative accounting yet they come after us the ones taxed to death.

 

[FirewifeJess]

Good to see you Nikki!! Looks like you had a nice holiday.

 

[CarolynF]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone!! I hope everyone had very happy holidays with loved ones, safe travels and lots of time filled with love and laughter!
Its been a long time since I was here and lots has gone on. I'm so sorry to hear of all the losses and sick birds.

Welcome to all the new members, this is a fast moving thread full of great info and awesome people, enjoy!
Hinotori, talk of your potato soup has my mouth watering!!

Jess, your family is gorgeous!! Looks like you had a great Christmas!
We had a great Christmas as well. It was our first Christmas at home with just the 4 of us. My parents couldn't come this year (they live in Colorado) and the in-laws went to California. I wasn't sure what I would think of this new Christmas but it was nice, I do miss the family though.
Our DD turned 9 on the 30th she says she "feels older" already. Lol... so do I.
We got 4 new girls (2 BR and 2 WLH) about 2 weeks ago and they have settled in well with the rest of the group, I think one of them has even laid a few eggs for us. We are thinking about getting a business license, (we have been selling our eggs for awhile now) the tax write offs would be nice.
Anyway, hope all are having a great holiday season!!

Hi Nikki!
Good to hear from you! Glad you had a nice Christmas but I understand what you mean about missing those that are usually with you. But cherish the calm and quiet that comes with it, too. It sounds like chicken math finally wore you down (since Chehali).

Did you get your plants in the ground ok?

I agree with Greg about the small business issues. Write-offs can be a lot more hassel than the reward they seem to offer. But if it works for you... hooray.... go for it!

Happy New Year!

 

[BantyChickenLuv]

Sad day for me today... My beloved Cochin Fizzle, Flo, and my Serama, Java, passed away last night.

Something came in and got them.