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[shawluvsbirds]

Thank you all for the condolences

I got back a little while ago from installing an autodoor on my AC coop and things did not go well. Not on the bird front, that's fine, but I had an incident with my cousin's boyfriend. Since I don't want to type the whole thing out because it would take far too long, basically he stole two newly hatched chicks from one of my broody hens, took them into the house, put them in pretty much a chinese takeout food holding box with a dish of water that they can easily drown themselves in, scattered crumbles all over the floor of the box, which I suspect are layer crumbles, not chick feed, has no heat source on them, refused to let me take them because "he had been caring for them so they are his now", insisted I was wrong when I told him they wouldn't last the night without a heat source, and then started accusing me of leaving my birds without food and water for days (which I obviously don't or they'd all be, you know, dead), admitted that he's been trying to get into my locked AC run because he's decided the birds in there have no food despite the full thirty pound feeder in their coop, and pretty much just called me a neglectful poultry owner.

Then I got to leave listening to the chicks screaming because they were too cold while they all sat down for dinner and ignored them. They'll probably be dead by morning. He claimed he had a ceramic heat emitter that he was going to put over them, but apparently dinner was important than doing that.

Needless to say, there's going to be trouble for him tomorrow. My father, the landlord, will be going over there to have a word.

I did not need this on top of everything else, I really did not.

Sorry to hear all that craziness going on for you!I'll bet you take extra good care of your birds you obviously care about them dearly with all the knowledge you have! Kick him in the rear and take your birds back!

 

[BantyChooks]

Thank you all for the condolences

I got back a little while ago from installing an autodoor on my AC coop and things did not go well. Not on the bird front, that's fine, but I had an incident with my cousin's boyfriend. Since I don't want to type the whole thing out because it would take far too long, basically he stole two newly hatched chicks from one of my broody hens, took them into the house, put them in pretty much a chinese takeout food holding box with a dish of water that they can easily drown themselves in, scattered crumbles all over the floor of the box, which I suspect are layer crumbles, not chick feed, has no heat source on them, refused to let me take them because "he had been caring for them so they are his now", insisted I was wrong when I told him they wouldn't last the night without a heat source, and then started accusing me of leaving my birds without food and water for days (which I obviously don't or they'd all be, you know, dead), admitted that he's been trying to get into my locked AC run because he's decided the birds in there have no food despite the full thirty pound feeder in their coop, and pretty much just called me a neglectful poultry owner.

Then I got to leave listening to the chicks screaming because they were too cold while they all sat down for dinner and ignored them. They'll probably be dead by morning. He claimed he had a ceramic heat emitter that he was going to put over them, but apparently dinner was important than doing that.

Needless to say, there's going to be trouble for him tomorrow. My father, the landlord, will be going over there to have a word.

I did not need this on top of everything else, I really did not.

No words....

Someone needs a.... Well, can't say it here lest I get dragged into court over premeditation charges, but it isn't nice.

 

[Pyxis]

Thank you all I'm going to take a nice bubble bath to destress and try to relax for the rest of the night. Tomorrow I'm going to deal with shopping for something to wear to the funeral while my dad takes care of this. I'm just hoping the chicks don't die. If they do, I'll be proven right, but that's not worth them dying.

 

[WalnutHill]

Thank you all for the condolences

I got back a little while ago from installing an autodoor on my AC coop and things did not go well. Not on the bird front, that's fine, but I had an incident with my cousin's boyfriend. Since I don't want to type the whole thing out because it would take far too long, basically he stole two newly hatched chicks from one of my broody hens, took them into the house, put them in pretty much a chinese takeout food holding box with a dish of water that they can easily drown themselves in, scattered crumbles all over the floor of the box, which I suspect are layer crumbles, not chick feed, has no heat source on them, refused to let me take them because "he had been caring for them so they are his now", insisted I was wrong when I told him they wouldn't last the night without a heat source, and then started accusing me of leaving my birds without food and water for days (which I obviously don't or they'd all be, you know, dead), admitted that he's been trying to get into my locked AC run because he's decided the birds in there have no food despite the full thirty pound feeder in their coop, and pretty much just called me a neglectful poultry owner.

Then I got to leave listening to the chicks screaming because they were too cold while they all sat down for dinner and ignored them. They'll probably be dead by morning. He claimed he had a ceramic heat emitter that he was going to put over them, but apparently dinner was important than doing that.

Needless to say, there's going to be trouble for him tomorrow. My father, the landlord, will be going over there to have a word.

I did not need this on top of everything else, I really did not.

Wish I was closer. I'd just ask for his address.

 

[BYC910]

View attachment 1107380 yep. .I can shake it lol
Things went ok with my d d so far. She is staying the weekend with me I'm taking her to the chiropractor.
Not sure if she is really taking in everything we are saying to her but she is not arguing or crying so that's good. Told her she can either finish paying for the car or she can spend some time here working it off. Gonna make her do my laundry and clean house a bit in exchange for her chiropractor bill. She needs to get an x Ray she is having pain when she tries to lift her arm.
I really wasn't as angry as I thought I was once I had her in my arms again. . . talking here has really helped me put things in perspective. I can't believe being given a pair of call ducks has had such an impact on my life! Besides the enjoyment I get from them , it brought me here to be encouraged by some great people. For that I am eternally grateful!

. I hope its not serious. Your just a big softie It all goes back to the little one they were . And mom deals out comfort caring and love . That's what moms do .

 

[shawluvsbirds]

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. I hope its not serious. Your just a big softie It all goes back to the little one they were . And mom deals out comfort caring and love . That's what moms do .

I gave her a lot of grief. . but I told her I am angry because I care and I want the best for her and I can't stand to see her making life so hard for herself. Ultimately she has to be the one to live with the consequences of her actions but it still hurts those who love her most.

 

[BYC910]

Thank you all for the condolences

I got back a little while ago from installing an autodoor on my AC coop and things did not go well. Not on the bird front, that's fine, but I had an incident with my cousin's boyfriend. Since I don't want to type the whole thing out because it would take far too long, basically he stole two newly hatched chicks from one of my broody hens, took them into the house, put them in pretty much a chinese takeout food holding box with a dish of water that they can easily drown themselves in, scattered crumbles all over the floor of the box, which I suspect are layer crumbles, not chick feed, has no heat source on them, refused to let me take them because "he had been caring for them so they are his now", insisted I was wrong when I told him they wouldn't last the night without a heat source, and then started accusing me of leaving my birds without food and water for days (which I obviously don't or they'd all be, you know, dead), admitted that he's been trying to get into my locked AC run because he's decided the birds in there have no food despite the full thirty pound feeder in their coop, and pretty much just called me a neglectful poultry owner.

Then I got to leave listening to the chicks screaming because they were too cold while they all sat down for dinner and ignored them. They'll probably be dead by morning. He claimed he had a ceramic heat emitter that he was going to put over them, but apparently dinner was important than doing that.

Needless to say, there's going to be trouble for him tomorrow. My father, the landlord, will be going over there to have a word.

I did not need this on top of everything else, I really did not.

Wish I was closer. I'd just ask for his address.

Was I him I'd be worried .

 

[BYC910]

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I gave her a lot of grief. . but I told her I am angry because I care and I want the best for her and I can't stand to see her making life so hard for herself. Ultimately she has to be the one to live with the consequences of her actions but it still hurts those who love her most.

It's hard I know . If you say to much it's picking if you say to little you don't care .It's kinda a lose lose thing . Sounds like you did good . With my daughter I just let her mom handle her . She is just like her anyway . They both scare me. DD leaves me a note to get her up in the morning and then gets mad when I do There are things a girl can only discuss with her mom . like I walk in the room and all goes quiet . So I leave . I'm the dad I locked the keys in the car again dad the car won't start. Dad my tires are thumping . dad my ac is blowing hot air. Dad I need money

 

[frmboyinthecity]

Man, I'll never keep up with you guys. Hope you're all doing well!

I'm out too. Another night of hatching. But the good news is tomorrow is Friday!

So happy today was my Friday, and it's the start of a week off!

 

[WalnutHill]

It's hard I know . If you say to much it's picking if you say to little you don't care .It's kinda a lose lose thing . Sounds like you did good . With my daughter I just let her mom handle her . She is just like her anyway . They both scare me. DD leaves me a note to get her up in the morning and then gets mad when I do There are things a girl can only discuss with her mom . like I walk in the room and all goes quiet . So I leave . I'm the dad I locked the keys in the car again dad the car won't start. Dad my tires are thumping . dad my ac is blowing hot air. Dad I need money

My DD thought I hated her growing up because I forced her to not be like her friends and actually work for stuff she wanted or do without. Stuff she needed was a different story. Bought her a first car (older, but good until she drove it a while). Helping her out with a house with blood, sweat, tears, and savings. Comforted her through a few breakups and haven't pushed her out of the nest. Shared all my recipes and help her learn how to make them when she wants to. Gotta love them but they can be like puppies that don't grow up...