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[SadieSue]

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Again I'm giving my DH props. Somehow we've got from a LF layer flock of 10 chickens to 20 of various sizes and ages since last May. (Although there are at least 7 cockerels we're going to get rid of soon.) He never complains when MY chicken raising involves extra chores that I need help with occasionally, he hasn't griped as I'm shelling out $$ for more and more feed, didn't blink when I spent our money for materials for the new coop this summer and has generally been a wonderful guy when it comes to my obsessive hobby. Every once in a while he'll ask "What do we have these little chickens for again? Where are they staying?" when he's referring to the Seramas who are living in his computer room, but then I'll see him cuddling one of the little roosters and asking him "How you doing big guy"? when he doesn't know I'm looking.

These are things I need to remember the next time I'm COMPLETELY exasperated with him. If I say it out loud maybe I'll remember!

 

[VelvettFog]

No he wasn't. He was being sarcastic and condesending.

That is complete BS.

Mike is the only one here who is NEVER condesending [sic].

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

Quote: Keep reading VF...she has apologized...let's move on...

 

[VelvettFog]

Hey SadieSue --

Some bad news about rodents.

Their population is self-controlled by the amount of available food. So, if you remove a few members of the population, they are 'smart' enough to know they need to replace them, and so they do. So in addition to trapping them, you also want to do the best you can to limit the available food (natural sources as well as chicken food).

 

[VelvettFog]

Keep reading VF...she has apologized...let's move on...

I'm movin.. I'm movin!

 

[Chicken Rustler]

Quote: I am just way too slooooow sorry all is good.. We built the bridge and are getting over it !!!

 

[KMHunter]

Quote: I would respectfully disagree.

Sorry. I do not think Mikey was trying to be sarcastic or condescending. THAT ISN'T Mikey's Style.

I didn't take it that way. I took it as poking fun but not in a mean way. Hopefully this doesn't turn into another conflict.
She apologized, which is why I removed my post. As Cloverleaf said, "move on."

If you read further,like I did, you might feel a little bad for posting. Just my opinion. Love ya CR! Quick to stick up for your friends.

 

[itsren]

I have read on here that they way things are said on this thread is passive-aggressive.

Just to clarify, there are rules of conduct and etiquette on this website that we are all supposed to live by while on here. If that comes off as passive aggressive then that is just the way it is.
I would gladly tell it like it is and not sugar coat it if I didn't think it would get me kicked off here eventually.
I am not a passive-aggressive person.
I have a mom that is and have worked very hard not to be. Including counseling.
In "real life" I will tell you what I think even if it is not the popular opinion.
I do have to get to know someone first to be that blunt. And I was also taught to be considerate and polite.
But with that said, the people I know personally on here are NOT passive-aggressive.

Just my thoughts and opinions. Nobody has to agree with it. But I wish we could stop bickering.
It gets really old, really fast.

My sis and I chatted while she was here visiting about how people look at things from their viewpoints only and make judgements based on that limited knowledge. We talked about how it doesn't mean it is wrong or bad - it is right for them. Yet, so many people are quick to make judgments without knowing (or wanting to know) the other person's point of view. She and I used to not be able to put our differences behind us. This time we were able to, and we had a fantastic visit. She was able to begin to appreciate what it takes to raise a family and have a lifestyle that supported raising kids, and I was able to put away my feelings of being judged because I'm not a business exec, don't wear fancy clothes or have any desire to live in a high-rise in a big city.

I see similar types of petty arguments on here, and I wish it would stop, too. Every single one of us lives a different lifestyle and what works for one, won't work for the other. Just like my sister said - she lives in a studio, in a high rise - she would not be able to raise chickens, so she has to ignore people who promote raising their own animals and growing everything organic. I live in a home with a very small yard - I can raise just a few animals, limited by what my city allows, and only have so much time to invest in growing my garden, as I am a parent of 3 young children. There are things people can do in the country, or in Eastern WA that would not be acceptable in my yard, in my city or to my neighbors. Yet, I have felt the sting of criticism on here, as well, by people who live on acreage.

I wish people here would begin to look beyond their own ideas of what they believe should be right for everyone, based on their own viewpoint, and begin to welcome everyone to this thread and make it a challenge to see the world from multiple points of view.

Whether right or wrong - it is my thoughts on the subject.

 

[itsren]

Just pour the works into the garbage can. The water will find it's way out!!!

That's what I do. I was afraid to post that for fear of being condemned for chucking a dead rat into the landfill.

 

[Sudsy Chick]

Thank you Greg and Chicken Rustler for the broody advice. I've always given in and given them chicks

but I am totally full at the moment!

I had closed the coop door and let her out of the cage thinking she could use the grazing - company - etc - and she walked around the yard beating everyone up. What a brat!

Does anyone in Kirkland area have a rabbit cage with wire bottom I could borrow?