Welcome to my pond - Swim, wade, or sit on the bank

[BantyChooks]

Now that is one mad snapping turtle...we were able to trap 3 this size today

Congratulations! Turtle soup in order?

Hmm, let's see...intro to Peeps of the Pond:

WV - creator of our hang out, she's an all arounder...er, meaning she keeps chickens & ducks and has tried quail.  She incubates and let's her broodies hatch.  Recently added 12 Calls to her growing family.  Hubby is a great guy, has had a couple of health issues that had me very nervous, but he's coming around now.  WV will plead the 5th as needed and drink it when available.

CTKen - well, what can I say?  He loves monkeys, lives in Africa (probably due to his love of monkeys) and can turn about anything said into something colorful.  Guess that makes him an artist.

Ravyn - she's our resident angel.  Works too hard, doesn't play hard enough.  Very helpful; full of...knowledge.  Has Calls out the wazoo and one mama duck that apparently finds strays down the hill. She's often on here late at night getting silly.

casportpony - bet ya can't guess what state she's in...no, not a drunken state.  I mean where she's located.  Let's get back on track, shall we?  She goes by Kathy.  Has an abundance of knowledge.  Knows more about bird poop than any other person I know.  She has all sorts of birds...ducks, chickens, peas, etc.

AmyPaperLady - she gets around.  Upcoming trip to UK.  Keeps busy with family, kids, birds.  Oh, she also somehow finds time (or used to) to make fudge & stuff.  

DwayneNLiz - now I can't swear to it, but I think this is really just Liz.  Lives in the great white north (NH) and like me, wishes she was in a warmer climate.  She knows stuff, too, about hatching.

abbevilleoz - Recently became a grandpa.  Has a strong dislike of thumbs.  Very handy despite that.  Has chickens & may have ducks by now.  Nice pool if you ever wanna stop by his place.

BantyChooks - hides a criminal empire of ducknapping behind her quick wit.  If she shows up at your place wearing a big hat, don't leave her unattended.

I better post this as part 1.  Electricity just flickered.

Okay...more intros to Peeps of the Pond:

Pyxis - probably the most patient of all pondies.  Thankfully, doesn't abide bad advice so she'll happily share the correct info without even a    to the people acting too big for their britches.

lucysducks11 - comical, soft-hearted & has the strength most people can only wish for.  Loves ducks.  Photogenic.  Recently saved by the postman when she blinded herself while stuck on an island.

BYC910 - great father!!  Needs to figure how to clone hisself because I can't understand how he gets so much done in a days time.  Tough exterior & soft on the inside.

LittleLakePhil - one of the biggest hearts you'll ever meet.  Fisherman, can fix darn near anything with a motor.  Proud of the UP.

FridayYet - this gal works too hard & doesn't grace us with her full humor.  Maybe someday.  She's working on her lovely garden.  Has a supermama chicken named Joan.

sourland - please step away from his lily pad.  He's kinda territorial that way & please if you splash his pad, dry it off.  Quite a character.  Drops some his wisdom on us almost daily.

perchie.girl - quick wit, great humor.  Has taught herself to make awesome jewelry.  Has had chickens & I think she misses them now & then.

WalnutHill - Another with a good variety of birds.  Can probably hatch about anything and same goes for building things.  Talent abounds with this chick.

Dan(with some digits following his name) - he's our token kid.  Gardens like a madman.  Has ducks, chickens, bunnies, heck, you name it.  Will randomly post pics of flowers, kits, growing vegetables.

Tumbling K - one of my favorite Texans.  He's usually here M-F.  Takes the weekends off.  Watch out for this one.  He can joke & amuse you before you know what hit ya!

Frmboy - I might not be right on with his user name.  He recently moved and has acquired some chicks again.  Has at least 2 younguns that enjoy the feathered babies.

minihorse - she's not been around a while.  I know she got really busy with a project & then caught some wicked bug.

Fondly missed...TurksPoultry, Ol Grey Mare.  I'm sure there are more, but I'm old, forgetful and ready for an afternoon nap since I'm so very tired of all the rain.

Smashing job, Deb! Loved it.

Thanks for all the well wishes, my friends... unfortunately my poor girl didn't make it through the night...


And we're still missing 1 other duck...

So sorry.

 

[Ravynscroft]

it's good that he'll be fine with it but what gets me about that attitude is that it never should have had a chance to happen. Think your dog will kill your neighbor's animals? Then your dog doesn't ever get to run loose and get the chance. Easy. I can't help but think that owners like that must not care much for their dogs, if they know there's a good chance they'll be shot and killed and let them out to roam anyway. Even if they think they took some steps to prevent it but the dog still gets out and does it, then they weren't trying very hard to keep their dog contained.

I hope you find your missing one in good health

It was one of their kids' dogs, they dumped it on them when they moved cause they couldn't have dogs there... they definitely shouldn't have had the dog, but they did kennel it... unfortunately, we knew it was a matter of time before it got out... we discussed these issues though after our previous neighbors dog slaughtered our entire grow out pen, that's how I know they'll not be upset... I didn't like how they locked it up either, but they're also our mortgage note holders so only so much I can say... :/

 

[dan26552]

HA...no way I could list all yer critters.

Pyxis, best of luck with that sticky situation.  It's tough on it's own & worse cuz it's family.       Hope the urge to keep birds passes as quickly as it showed up!

 

[BantyChooks]

Oh, Deb, just one thing... You forgot yourself, silly goose.

ETA: On the list, I mean. Gotta clarify cos otherwise Chris will find a way to turn it into something X-rated.

 

[Debs Flock]

Thanks for all the well wishes, my friends... unfortunately my poor girl didn't make it through the night...


And we're still missing 1 other duck...

Sorry! Hope the one missing turns up fine.

 

[WVduckchick]

Deb! Those intros!! I knew you could do it e

BUT...I know of at least one very important one that you missed! (you, dummy)

Love ya lamp.

 

[WVduckchick]

I know this will shock some of you, so you may want to have a seat before you continue reading, but it's so hot and humid here today, and I worked so hard, I actually stink

 

[Debs Flock]

Oh, Deb, just one thing... You forgot yourself, silly goose.

ETA: On the list, I mean. Gotta clarify cos otherwise Chris will find a way to turn it into something X-rated.

OOPS!

Deb! Those intros!! I knew you could do it

BUT...I know of at least one very important one that you missed! (you, dummy)

Love ya lamp.

I was too worried about missing a pond peep!

I know this will shock some of you, so you may want to have a seat before you continue reading, but it's so hot and humid here today, and I worked so hard, I actually stink

Not possible! You're a delicate flower and only scents worthy of dreams waft from you.


Okay, my intro...I'm as pure and innocent...

Wait, I can do this...my intellect is only matched by...

Ahem, alright here we go...got my 1st 4 ducks in Spring 2015 straight run from a local farm store after researching on here for months prior. The following Spring we added 4 more. Laughter is one of my top daily priorities. My sense of humor ranges from juvenile on up. I'm easily amused & not easily offended. These people here are like family to me. Please treat them well.

 

[Ravynscroft]

Deb! Those intros!! I knew you could do it e

BUT...I know of at least one very important one that you missed! (you, dummy)

Love ya lamp.

I know this will shock some of you, so you may want to have a seat before you continue reading, but it's so hot and humid here today, and I worked so hard, I actually stink

That was me yesterday...

     OOPS!

   I was too worried about missing a pond peep!

Not possible!  You're a delicate flower and only scents worthy of dreams waft from you.   


Okay, my intro...I'm as pure and innocent...
Wait, I can do this...my intellect is only matched by...

Ahem, alright here we go...got my 1st 4 ducks in Spring 2015 straight run from a local farm store after researching on here for months prior.  The following Spring we added 4 more.  Laughter is one of my top daily priorities.  My sense of humor ranges from juvenile on up.  I'm easily amused & not easily offended.  These people here are like family to me.  Please treat them well.

Well said...

Love you, my dear...

 

[Ravynscroft]

Talked to neighbor, all is sorted... he was very apologetic, offered to pay for the duck... I declined and when rain lets up long enough, he will dispose of said offender...