Washingtonians

[Teva]

Does only the lead rooster crow, or will the lesser's crow eventually, too?

 

[Chickielady]

Does only the lead rooster crow, or will the lesser's crow eventually, too?

ALL crow, and given a chance, ALL will mate (as long as the Alpha ain't looking!)

 

[Nikki99]

Hi Everyone,
I am in Puyallup WA, it's near Tacoma. I just got my first 5 baby chicks last week and we love them! We have named all five, and I believe they are getting to know their names already. They are growing fast and so pretty. I got an assortment, they look like barred rock, black astrolope, auracana, rhode island red, and americana (I know I probably spelled those wrong, sorry). I'm guessing, of course, but that is what I think they are. They are all mixed breed and they will lay wonderful eggs for us later on. Hope none turn out to be roosters, those can't stay in our neighborhood. We also have a small dog (poodle/shih-tzu) and she guarded the baby chicks all night the first night we brought them home, lol.

Lisa

Welcome!

 

[FlyRobinFly]

Erm. It's my everlasting plague to have to touch raw meat. I will do it, especially if that means I have healthy, safe, HAPPY meat (I know that sounds weird but you all know what I mean...happy before they were slaughtered, LOL), then I'd do just about anything to acquire said meat.

Justbugged has some fabulous heavy duty rubber gloves, they work great and you don't have to touch anything directly.

 

[Nikki99]

Well at least one of my girls is not a laze about. I got my very 1st egg today. Small, but perfectly formed and a nice med mahogony color. It's a beginning!

Another thing I learned today. Even though the gals like to be petted, never ever sit down with them when you have just finished mowing the lawn and have grass bits clinging to your t shirt or jeans.

Hehehehe, this was great, got the visual and it made me laugh! Thanks for sharing this humor!

 

[Nikki99]

I don't do FB but for those of you who do you might consider sending the Parents an encouraging message.
Think how all those messages will change that boy's life when he comes out of this and reads them some day.




Signs promising for boy who nearly drowned
By Rikki King, Herald Writer




SNOHOMISH -- The river tried to take Travis Anderson, but his mother fought back.
The 9-year-old Snohomish boy nearly drowned in the Pilchuck River July 13. He was listed Friday in stable condition at a Seattle hospital.
Travis remains in a medically induced coma, battling pneumonia, but the little boy's future looks much better than it did just a few days ago.
His family say they are humbled and overwhelmed by the prayers and thoughtful messages being shared from Snohomish and all over the world.
"We are absolutely amazed by the support we have received from not only the hospital but from our family and from our friends in the community. It is unbelievable," said the boy's mother, Kim Anderson.
The family was playing in the Pilchuck near Machias. It was a sunny Friday afternoon.
Kim Anderson kept close watch over her children.
She was right next to Travis. She was snapping his photo, and the water grabbed the boy, sweeping him 40 feet downstream and under a log.
"He was standing, and then he wasn't," she said Friday.
She raced after him, but the river was too strong, pulling at her too.
She screamed at Travis' older brother to lift the log that pinned her son underwater. He did, and Travis came to the surface, but the log was heavy.
The older boy held it as long as he could. Kim Anderson kept screaming for help and pulling at her trapped son. Travis' sister ran and grabbed a passerby, who rushed to help.
The man sat on one end of the log, his weight releasing the pressure, freeing Travis.
The boy began floating, and his mother grabbed him, set him on the bank and started CPR, not stopping until firefighters took over. The older brother ran to the road to signal to emergency crews as they arrived.
Travis was rushed via helicopter to Seattle Children's Hospital. His family says medical tests have showed little to no brain damage -- a good omen for recovery.
Family members also have been posting updates on Travis' condition on a Facebook page, Get Well, Travis.
https://www.facebook.com/GetWellTravis
The page had nearly 750 members by Friday.
Travis' parents are keeping vigil at the hospital, said his uncle, Seth Webster. They want Travis' surroundings to be peaceful and quiet while he heals. The family is grateful that people understand their need for privacy.
Hospital staff are hopeful that Travis will be taken off the ventilator in the coming days, Webster said.
Travis is the youngest of three children. He is described as a high-energy, intelligent boy who loves the outdoors, lacrosse and football. His family are devout Christians.
The Andersons likely will need help paying for his medical expenses. On Friday, they still were sorting out details for how people may donate.
For now, they are finding strength in their faith and from those around them, Kim Anderson said. She's comforted that in a parent's worst nightmare, people have felt connected to what matters most.
The posts shared on the Facebook page for Travis also are a source of strength, Webster said.
"It certainly is a testament to the technology, but it also is a testament to how a tragedy like this can bring people together. We've just been surprised and overwhelmed," he said. "We definitely want to thank people for all the love and support and for holding up Travis and the family with prayers and positive thoughts."
Rikki King: 425-339-3449; [email protected]

Thank you for posting this. I went to their page and "liked" it so that my family and I can better pray for their specific needs. This is such a scary reality when we are surrounded by so much water here in the PNW. Thank God his family was right there and that they were able to react quickly enough to save his life!!

 

[FlyRobinFly]

I went to check on the broody and noticed the chick I thought would hatch was gone. I've had newly hatched chicks go missing before so I did a quick look around and didn't see it. Well I went back in and checked again and noticed the chick laying on its side with a wound to its head and was cold. But it was still alive.

Ouch, that looks painful! I hope it pulls through.

Congrats on the hatch, it's amazing that they survived the smashed postal service box.

 

[FlyRobinFly]

Hi Everyone,
I am in Puyallup WA, it's near Tacoma. I just got my first 5 baby chicks last week and we love them! We have named all five, and I believe they are getting to know their names already. They are growing fast and so pretty. I got an assortment, they look like barred rock, black astrolope, auracana, rhode island red, and americana (I know I probably spelled those wrong, sorry). I'm guessing, of course, but that is what I think they are. They are all mixed breed and they will lay wonderful eggs for us later on. Hope none turn out to be roosters, those can't stay in our neighborhood. We also have a small dog (poodle/shih-tzu) and she guarded the baby chicks all night the first night we brought them home, lol.

Lisa

Enjoy your new birds, chickens are fun and addictive!

 

[Nikki99]

Congrats on the 1st egg! My chickens like the freckles on my shin today :lol

My chickens like my freckles too!! Silly birds!

 

[FlyRobinFly]

Well at least one of my girls is not a laze about. I got my very 1st egg today. Small, but perfectly formed and a nice med mahogony color. It's a beginning!

Nice, it's exciting to get that first egg!