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[Chickielady]

Chickie Lady IF I were the kind of person that recalls such things, I would probably say the last was Feb.10,2000. After he said he wished "this would go on forever." Just nevermind what he was talking about. I piped up "Valentine's Day is Monday - are you gonna send me a card?" Last I saw of that overgrown, pardon me 'chick a-- coward'. Bitter , not me! But if I ever run into him I've got a whole lotta "heck hath no fury like a woman scorned." all saved up and rarin' to go.

You need a new man my dear !!!!
And is it the Deperella Club or the Desperella Club ???

I gotta go get some work done...maybe start pulling wire & drilling holes.................for electrical wire.
All those lovely little blue plastic boxes !

 

[Hinotori]

Quote: Dogs are better for rat control than cats when you're in a coyote zone (ie basically all of this state; I've seen photos of 'yotes in Pioneer Square at 4am) because they come when called and are easier to fence in. I'll be looking for a good terrier pup of some sort (one that doesn't have coat care issues, preferably) when my old dogs (nearly 16, and 15 in February) go to their reward and will also, somehow, be putting smaller mesh wire around the perimeter of the yard to keep the dog in since my long-ago hired help laid all the pasture fence upside down.

I have a friend who calls his Jack Russell the "Jack Russell terrorist."

I like cats and we thought about getting one a while back. After much thought, we decided a dog would be easier to deal with. Our GSD is quite good at killing rodents, but she's way to big to get them in the smaller spots. So we have talked about getting another Schipperke. They were originally used as ratters and watchdogs. Both of the ones we had were very good at those jobs. Our old girl was even better than bat ears GSD at noticing stuff outside even when she was mostly deaf and going blind with old age. I'm not really a terrier person, more into the spitz and herding types, so Schipperkes fit well for me since their closest relative is the Belgian Shepherd (which I'd like as well, so does DH).

 

[CarolynF]

Trying to catch up here but have to stop & say:
We had an annoying beep from a text sent at 4:30 A.M. this morning...followed quickly by another & another so figured it was an emergency.
So DH got up & checked his phone.........
And DiL water broke, and she was on her way to the hospital, and an hour later she had a 7#10 oz baby boy !!!!!!!!!!
Still have not heard the name yet ! this is 8 grandkids, and my daughter has 1 in the oven at 4 mo along........

Congratulations!!! I Love Grandbabies especially those that love chickens!!!

 

[CarolynF]

Ha, the moment I hit "send" I got a text saying she's eating on her own.

Wonderful!

 

[Hinotori]

Trying to catch up here but have to stop & say:
We had an annoying beep from a text sent at 4:30 A.M. this morning...followed quickly by another & another so figured it was an emergency.
So DH got up & checked his phone.........
And DiL water broke, and she was on her way to the hospital, and an hour later she had a 7#10 oz baby boy !!!!!!!!!!
Still have not heard the name yet ! this is 8 grandkids, and my daughter has 1 in the oven at 4 mo along........

Congrats!

 

[Stumpfarmer]

I like cats and we thought about getting one a while back. After much thought, we decided a dog would be easier to deal with. Our GSD is quite good at killing rodents, but she's way to big to get them in the smaller spots. So we have talked about getting another Schipperke. They were originally used as ratters and watchdogs. Both of the ones we had were very good at those jobs. Our old girl was even better than bat ears GSD at noticing stuff outside even when she was mostly deaf and going blind with old age. I'm not really a terrier person, more into the spitz and herding types, so Schipperkes fit well for me since their closest relative is the Belgian Shepherd (which I'd like as well, so does DH). 

Back in the day (meaning when I was around a lot of farmers who were born before 1900) it was normal for a farm to have a gun dog, a herd dog, and a ratter- and a breeding pair of one of those so we always knew somebody with puppies when we needed them. Around here it was usually German Short Haired Pointer, old fashioned Border Collie (long tailed, long coated, black and white) and Rat Terrier.

On the other hand, the GSPs we've owned (back before one of them won Westminister and the breed got screwed up by dog show people) were eager to learn everything so they could be with their people, and worked cattle pretty well as well as goijg after rodents in the hay barn. And the worst livestock harrying dog we ever owned was a seven-pound rat terrier who killed lamb after he took out every cat in the neighborhood.

 

[UrbanEnthusiast]

This is a long shot, but since we're all animal lovers here, I figured I'd post this just in case someone knows someone with (or without) pets who needs a very cheap place to stay in Seattle. This is my boyfriend's house. There are seven bedrooms, four dogs, four cats, and of course the chickens. There is a large fenced yard. More pets are welcome as long as they get along with other animals. This is a very young bunch of 20-somethings. My BF is the oldest housemate at 27. It's a super fun, relaxed environment comprised of young urban queers (and queer allies) our economic recovery has left behind. If you're homophobic or a clean freak, it's not for you. The rooms are tiny and in the basement but extremely cheap as Seattle real estate goes. The lot is quite large by city standards and gardening would definitely be a possibility. The house is somewhat in disrepair but it is a gorgeous 1907 craftsman.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/roo/3327778174.html

 

[JennS]

I went by Baxter Barn today. I do have to agree that the guy is not really a people person. But after being grilled about my knowledge of chickens and how I'm keeping my chicks, I bought 4 chicks to round out my little flock at 10 (I lost one GLW a couple days ago). I bought a few things to round out my gear (metal food storage can, weather proof trays, etc), and the guy took us down to the field so my son could pick out a pumpkin.

So that's it. Stick a fork in me, I'm done. Going to finish up the pen and coop and hopefully have a healthy little flock for the winter, even if they look like crud. I am enjoying the little chicks. Jerk and his/her hatchmate (decided today to call her Tandoori) are quite tame, and the rest are starting to associate me with good things.

Jennifer

 

[Chickielady]

Back in the day (meaning when I was around a lot of farmers who were born before 1900) it was normal for a farm to have a gun dog, a herd dog, and a ratter- and a breeding pair of one of those so we always knew somebody with puppies when we needed them. Around here it was usually German Short Haired Pointer, old fashioned Border Collie (long tailed, long coated, black and white) and Rat Terrier.
On the other hand, the GSPs we've owned (back before one of them won Westminister and the breed got screwed up by dog show people) were eager to learn everything so they could be with their people, and worked cattle pretty well as well as goijg after rodents in the hay barn. And the worst livestock harrying dog we ever owned was a seven-pound rat terrier who killed lamb after he took out every cat in the neighborhood.

My brother has a Scotty that is viscious with rats, squirrels & chipmunks.....beautiful dog though she is, I believe she'd kill every bird I have.

 

[Chickielady]

Reading electrical code....BOREING but gotta brush up on new code which the inspectors admitted changes every 3 years.............interesting to find out that the "Americans with disablities act" transformed how electrical wiring & boxes & swtches are put into new homes, 18" off the floor to make it easier to reach plugs and switches at 44" so they can reach switches from wheelchairs...cool.