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[SadieSue]

SadieSue, I hope you had a wonderful visit with Lily!

I really did - thank you Robin! We visited with her room mate and her family who were also staying at the apartment - (6 of us sharing one bathroom was fun). I got to meet her friend she's flying to Italy with while the girls worked out their itinerary and reservations for their 5 free days in Italy. We had lunch with Lily's boyfriend and his mother who is a smart, funny, attractive woman who's company I enjoyed. We attended an Aromatherapy class in the rec center and just spent our free time visiting, having a glass of wine, snacking and watching a little Downton Abbey on Netflix together. We avoided the Kelly Clarkson concert and nixed the luau at the last minute because we found ourselves running out of steam.

I packed up with Prius with as much stuff as I could so that she should be able to get the rest of her possessions home in a couple of weeks so hopefully I won't need to make that 5 hour drive again next month. It's a long trip when I don't have anyone to visit with while I'm driving.

 

[SadieSue]

Okay friends - I know there is a lot of information spread throughout BYC, but I'm hoping I can get some quick direct answers. I spoke with a friend last night who says she's seen mites on at least on of her birds so we're going to treat them this morning. She is very hesitant to use any chemicals on her birds but I'm urging her to take action to take care of the problem as quickly as possible. We're going to dose them with Eprinex - can someone remind me how much to use? And what else besides Sevin do you use to dust the birds? She wants to dust with DE only, but I'm thinking something stronger may be required.

We'll also be cleaning out the nest boxes and coop today - should we use a bleach solution?

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you!

 

[cheryl98117]

Evening new member from Poulsbo, Our flock consists of about 25 layers, 14 turkeys and currently have 30 CX going. They should be ready to butcher about first week of June.

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Hello Neighbor! Im not actually IN poulsbo, but somehow got stuck with the zip code! lol Welcome to BYC!

 

[cheryl98117]

Somebody boil some water. ! Oh wait that was just to keep the men folk occupied during such times. Never mind.

LOL Im still here and STILL preggers! I just dont think I will go naturally. I have to many hormone issues I think for my body to put out the proper amount of whats needed to get things rolling. Heck! I havnt even had a contraction sence Easter!

I go back to the Dr. on the 19th, and will be scheduled to be induced. So Im guessing probably next Monday or Tuesday. Dont care what day so long as this kid gets out!

Tomorrow is my original due date. Remember they bumped it up by 3 weeks. Guess they dont always know what they are talking about. lol AND Im still losing aprox 2lbs a week.

 

[Zgoatlady]

And CABBAGE IS one of the GOOD things that this program includes lots of. It is a high protien veg.

It is

 

[Zgoatlady]

I can help if we schedule bus etc.... It sounds like a dare to me and I'm good at building if I have the stuff to build with

I am currently working on my garden project which i hope to get finished soon. Will post project once it is finished.

I might just take you up on it..

 

[Zgoatlady]

I am so envisioning a 2000 sq ft coop, complete with indoor plumbing, a chicken treats prep kitchen, dirt room for bathing and a garage for the tractor.

OH and dont forget the room for hubby

 

[Zgoatlady]

We're going to definitely need a separate sink with hot and cold water. The inspector for the State noted it was the only thing I didn't have in order to sell my eggs commercially.

my understanding is you need a separate sink with running water and something with hot water like a crock pot if you must.

 

[Zgoatlady]

She will have a hatch in 21 more days,

English Orps...from who? Does she/he have more? I am looking to add to my flock. Really need pullets.

 

[hallerlake]

To anyone who read this morning's rant, I apologize. My frustration boiled over and I didn't mean the things I said. I did, however, give away the chickens. So long, and good luck.

Chickens aren't for everyone.