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[FlyRobinFly]

Quote: I'll be eager to see pictures from SadieSue's build since mine is the same!
And CFlaming, thank you so much for letting me come over tomorrow to help out. I look forward to meeting you and your DD. That reminds me, I should probably go make sure my drill is charged up too.

 

[FlyRobinFly]

Well, we have been throwing around the name "Willow Flats Poultry" (for the giant-giant willow tree we have in our back yard and the area we live is considered "the Flats"). whatcha think?

I like that! Nice sounding name.

 

[StarryEyzz]

UGH. Just had a horrible experience. We had the chickens in our garden and my nephew was out with them. Not sure how, but he dropped the gate on his fave chicken. My husband is with the chicken now, but pretty sure its dying.

My nephew is DEVASTATED. He started hitting himself and crying and screaming. It was his favorite chicken AND he feels responsible.

It is so sad, cuz this is his first loss.

There were a bunch of us out there and all were just tearing up at my poor nephews reaction.

Anyway, I am not sure what the plan is but just putting this out there and seeing if anyone has a 8-10 week old SLW pullet? Or know of someone or place to get one. I am not even sure if we are going that route, but would like to at least be prepared.

We are working outside all weekend so if anyone wants to PM me, that would be great.

EDITED: I wrote a follow up below, but maybe chicken was in shock...she is sitting up now. Waiting to see.

 

[drumstick diva]

How old is your nephew? Obviously he cared for her very much. To rush out for a replacement diminishes his feelings for her . I think he needs to grieve over her loss and forgive himself for the accident. When and if, he wants another like her, I'm sure he'll tell you. Accidents are a part of life we don't outgrow but, we do get wiser from them.

 

[StarryEyzz]

My nephew is 7 and was the one who was requesting another chicken.

HOWEVER....I was farily certain the chicken died in my arms. As everyone that was there was. Went limp and eyes rolled back. I thought her eyes clouded over but guess they just rolled back. DH took her and put her in a crate. He later told me she was breathing but didn't think she would make it, as she was just laying their limp. He says he was conflicted what to do (wait and see or put her out of her misery). Well he went back later to check and she is sitting up. We have her secluded with water. We will see.....she still could have internal injuries or something.

It was very traumatic for all of us adults. Everyone thought she died right then. I don't know...maybe shock?

Like I said....we will see.

 

[mikeyb]

Quote: X3

 

[Chickielady]

70+ degrees with high humidity is one thing, 90+ degrees with 90+ humidity is quite another and very miserable.

Every time the sun comes out here on our south facing hill, the temps soar to 90 degrees.
It is insanely instantly so hot !
Then when it is cloudy/foggy it dives to 50.
Hard to know what to wear here...LOL

 

[Chickielady]

EEEEEWWWWWW...I would shoot that horrid creature off a dog if I saw it. Can't stand monkeys!

DH's Mom got a Spider Monkey when we were kids.
Some guy came in the bar with it (His Dad owned the bar) and he won the Monkey in a crap game or some weird story.
Anyways my Mom thought the monkey was so cute, so his Mom gave it to my Mom & it went all downhill from there.
The Monkey stinks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And Mom had to fill the kitchen sink to let the Monkey bathe daily & one day it flipped out & went screaming and jumping from curtain rod to refrigertaoe & pooped all over & kept screaming.
I am now traumatized by Monkeys.....but not black shiney birds.

 

[Chickielady]

Hard to say, but after the conversation I had with a mom today - who called to chew me out for leaving David in jail - could be her. I just don't know...but he is drinking way too much.

He should not be drinking at all.
He is but 18 years old, correct ?
Really need to find out where he is getting the booze...usually kids drinking run in bands, so maybe a friend is getting the booze ?
Does he have boozy friends ?

 

[SadieSue]

Taking a moment to log on to share photos of our VelvettFog World Coop Tour 2012 so far! Dave and DW arrived shortly after 9 AM. After they backed the trailer into the driveway - (and BTW, what a beautiful trailer!) the three of us quickly got to work unloading all the pieces needed for the build. DH showed about about 30 minutes later to help unload and has been out there with Dave all day.

These folks are incredibly generous with their time and talent. I am truly amazed.

The carefully thought out pieces, some already partially assembled but all pre-cut. That man is a planner!


Getting organized with a little help from my DH and Gryffin the GR. (I'm not sure Gryffin was really helping at that point. He was more interested in having DH throw his toy for him.)


Leveling and Building progressing. Inspector Ondine critiques VF's work. I believe he's passed inspection.