i would bring the ones you are most attached to into the house...
Chatty chat cock- a doodle- doooo
lol there are alot of them and the bigger ones are out running around just fine, its just some of them that think they all need to be in that one little corner. Got the tarp all stretched out and hooked onto the fence, looks like a "rigged" job but at least they will be dry. I do have the light on in the small unit. I do have 2 in the house right now drying them off. Well hubby is, he took the day off just because of the chicks and the rain. AINT he sweet. HMMMMM wonder who is attached to them now.
Are there just certain people that can start a 101 thread. I was just thinking that we need a Chicken Doctor 101 thread. I will start one and if I am not supposed to let the powers that be delete it.
The reason I am starting is that I have a chicken with an eye problem. Just noticed it this afternoon. Her eye is swollen and looks like it the filled with pus. Only thing i can see in the slit of her eye is yellow. what do i do??? Where do I start? Please answer in the chicken doctor thread.
Sheila
the powers be not here LOL, anyone can start a thread... gave you some answers there, its a great idea too!
Hi all! Goodness, it just took about forever to catch up. I hope I haven't had anyone overly worried about me. It occurred to me today that swallowing my pride and letting you all in on what is going on is probably better than leaving anyone to wonder. So here goes.....2 1/2 weeks ago my DH was fired from his job.....our only income. We were barely making it to start with and now this. I was going to work as soon as school started.....finally both kids will be in school all day and with a before and after school program I will have a lot more options.
I was pretty shocked at the job loss at first, but my husband has always been a hard worker and a go getter so I wasn't that worried about him finding another job. At this point though......he is wanting to go back to school full time, if he gets unemployment. Now I'm worried.....we have no idea IF he is going to get it or when and the amount is A LOT less than he was making. As I told him, I am fully behind him going to school....but we can't lose the house while he's doing it.
My plan before the job loss was to go to school the be an LPN and work part time.....now it has shifted to going to CNA classes and getting started as an aid until I get licensed.....then work on getting my LPN, then RN.
Anyway, things are a mess right now. I am someone who wants to know what is happening and going on and this is anything but. I just pray that we can come out on the other end without having to start over....again.
Thanks everyone for your thoughts and I'm sorry for worrying anyone too awful much. Thank you for listening!
Christy (mind spinning about 100 miles a minute)
Christy ((HUGS)) when one door closes...another one always opens...and more often than not...its a much BETTER door! Praying that you and your family have a better...brighter door open soon :oD
oh and I too am the type that wants to know the outcome NOW... have big fear of the unknown! ugh!
Hang in there!
AnjL
Thank you so much AnjL! I have told myself that too....that when one door shuts another one opens. As a lot of folks know, it's a lot harder in the moment.....but I am trying. I find myself excited to go back to school and to work....and scared half to death too. Way out of my comfort zone....just got to get past the knot in my stomach is all! : )
Christy
lol, well... I went back to school after being out for 20 yrs! ugh! talk about being an old lady in a room full of 19 yr old punks! lolol!
I did get my AS in only 3 yrs ~I did school full time~worked full time~ and was raising 4 kids on my own...but I had a goal... to get my college degree before my kids graduated HS...Just so I could tell them to do as I did..not as I say! lol! I even graduated with honors...didnt even know what those were! lolol! best part was at my graduation... I walked up there to get my diploma...and there was this huge crowd yelling "GO MOM!" lolol!
Now, I've been out of school for a whole year...and I really MISS it! lolol! never thought that day would come :o)
so yes...go to school! you are setting a GREAT example for kids too! (I had to repeat alot of stuff that I learned in HS...cause alot of that education 'leaked out' of the ole hard drive! lol!)
so which state is your biggest
it is Texas isnt it is Ohio any big
Texas was--now it is Alaska--but it is not "contiguous" you have to go through Canada to get there by land.
oh yer ur government bought it didnt they and it turned out it had heaps of oil or somthing lik that am i right or wrong (probably wrong ) LOL
right...bought it for about 2 cents an acre :oD
Yup. And gold!
102 million in 2008 money wich would be about the same in both or countries money we are catching up to u guys LOL (but for how long) :0) u guys will be miles ahead of us again soon enough
Oh goodness Christy, I am glad you are ok. I will send you all good thoughts that things work out for you all. I dont want to work or go to school. Been there done that. When my oldest daughter was 10 I was divorced working 2 jobs until about 3 years ago she is 25 now. I am done its my time to sit back and raise my mini farm.
Keep in touch every now and then, kick them kids and hubby off sometimes. Tell them they dont want the chicken fairies knocking at the door to make sure You are ok.
Hugs
Thank you so much Tia. It occurred to me yesterday that those that were worrying about me would be even more worried by not knowing what was going on.
I almost forgot somehow how strong you all are and that I'm not the only one going through or have been through a hard time. It's good to hear about you all coming out for the better on the other side. It really gives me strength.....you know, I can do it, I can do it.
I'm so glad you don't have to work so hard now Tia!
Christy
I am so glad you are back with us. Anything I can do just holler at me and let me know. My hubby went from making 50k-90k a year to working locally for about 1k a week. If he did the 90k a year he would be gone from home 9-11 months a year. We like the idea of him home now, but it has its draw backs. So did when he was traveling.
HE he he I just remembered something, It is our 8th anniversary today. Wonder what he wants, I want chicken wire and metal for the coop. I know I will get him chicken feed.
Christy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are all with you!
Going back to school is scary. When I went back, there were other 'non teens!' going to school too. One advantage I think us, ahem, older folks have is we like talking to the instructors( usually our age!) so we get a leg up on future job prospects. when the instructor knows you on a more personal level, they are more likely to give you a job tip and a reference.
Sue ☺
Oh Christy.. I am SO glad you came "clean" with us.. I said it on another thread and I will say it here.. we are all here for each other.. even when not in person.. in thought and heart!
And know you are NOT alone.. not ever!!
DH's company went bankrupt last year and closed.. luckily after a few months he found a decent job.. a little less money a lot less insurance.. but a good job.. he went from a boss to a worker.. he was always a working boss.. but now to be one of the guys that works next to the guy that can say 'it's not my job" makes him crazy.. does he just do it and look like a suck up.. or not and be a jerk like the rest.. yup.. he just does it and keeps his mouth shut.. anyway hugh change of life.. then Jan somebody in MI went on strike effecting this company and they laid off... for 5 months... thank goodness he is back at work.. but our future is very uncertian... all savings is gone... bills are paid but.. we juggle.. we are scared.. so I do understand.. I really do... If you ever want to whine and have someone to listen .. please dmail me and I'll share my phone number.
Now.. with all that.. I am truly blessed.. the more I work outside.. the more I spend time with the animals.. and my family slowey comes out with me and shares the humor... They all stand and watch my baby watermelen grow with their mouths watering..lol..
To everyone of our poultry and livestock family:
Please don't ever go away and hide... there has to be at least one person online here that you have connected with.. the truth no matter how tough has got to be easier on us.. than our wondering minds... I mean that sincerily.. not in a gossipy sense... Dmail somebody.. even to say I am OK.. but don't want to share right now...
HUGS to all.
Fran
Fran that is exactly how it is. We are family here. We DO care.
Ok kiddo's got lots of errands to do in town. And then to moms to make quilt blocks. Will chat with ya'll tomorrow.
Christy -
I am sending you good thoughts and prayers. And a happy anniversary wish, too. Remember that things have a way of working out and as my Mom says things always look better in the morning sunshine. I lost my corporate job 5 years ago and we were devistated as it was a major part of our income. I was 7 months pregnant and we were crazy with worry. But God had a plan. I had always wanted to stay at home with the kids, but we thought we couldn't live without the income. We just tightened our belts, what am I saying, LOL, we sold our belts and our pants. So now I can stay at home with our little ones even though I am naked, LOL.
I am just saying that if you pray hard and keep your mind open to all of the options, it will work out in the end.
If I can help with anything or be someone to listen just give me a shout.
Sheila
Thanks Tia! I know what you mean.....having them gone all the time and having them around all the time, both have their draw backs. When I first met my DH he was working 12+ hours a day, 6 days a week....he was always so tired that he slept most of the time he was home. Then we got our own dairy and yikes.....we were together 24/7. Talk about togetherness! We did that for a little over 6 years and 2 babies. At least him being home all the time is something I'm used to and is not an added stress. whew!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Cool, my DH and I had our 8th in March. Is it just me, or does it seem like such a long time yet not that long at all? weird. Too funny, about the chicken wire and feed.....yippee, gifts you both can really use. ha ha ha
Thank you Sue and thanks for the tip! I'm not all that 'up there' in age but I think I will feel older than dirt when sitting next to all the youngsters. Good thing I like to talk.....I have been finding that sometimes when people are just too busy to really talk to you, if you draw them in by just talking to them and being friendly they have a lot more to say and a lot more advice. Very helpful!
Christy
Shelia, glad you get to be with the kids, i think that is very important.
It is Christy's birthday and my anniversary :)
Happy Anniversary Tia!
Me in my speed reading posts and kids hollering is not working. Yes Happy Birthday Christy and Happy Anniversary Tia. Hope you both have a wonderful day surrounded by the people you love.
Tia I would love to learn how to make quilts. Do you hand quilt them after piecing them???
Maybe I could make a trip to OK and you could teach me, LOL and then maybe I could sneak away with a truck load of those creasted chicks.
If you have any good websites for quilting I would love the links.
Sheila
happy anniversary tia
Christy, it's going to be ok. Tip #1; if you're planning on getting your RN someday you'll have to learn to breathe lol! I have been dirt poor while working to get my RN, holding down jobs, taking care of the kids, and feeding the animals. I think the most important thing to remember is not to tear each other apart (your husband and yourself). Being broke has a way of bringing out the worst in people. Just remember you're going through this together and that you love each other a bunch : ) Things have a way of working themselves out and you'll find that sometimes things seem to happen for a reason. I'm wishing you luck, but I know you won't be needing it ; ) All you can do at this point is take one day at a time. Time management will be really important to your studies and your sanity! Just keep telling yourself you can do it and you will.
Christy I am so behind on reading post these days that I am only now seeing what you wrote. Really feel bad that your husband lost his job.
Got a question for you. I had the impression he was good with his hands. Has he thought of running his own handy man business? I mean the kind where one day he might be painting a room, the next helping someone put on an addition or mend a porch? People are always looking for that kind of help and it's real hard to find since companies all want those big contracts.
MollyD
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Thanks all,
Shelia, come on up I dont know about teaching, heck the block part is pretty easy, I have never stitched a quilt, but I have tied one off. You know the yarn all thru it. And yes Id give ya a crested or two.
It's a date, now just to find a sitter for the 4 little ones, LOL. I am packing now. Okay who am I fooling, noone will take care of 4 children under the age of four unless I leave them my prozac. ROTF.
Maybe in a few years when some of them are in school.
Sheila
Oh my gosh girl, just like me. By the time I was 23 I had 4 girls under the age of 5. Thank the Good Lord they are all grown now. Ya'll keep ya'lls fingers crossed my oldest daughter and son in law are "trying" now. They just had their 5th wedding anniversary the 9th. That would put the baby due on my birthday.
Sheila, I was about to volunteer and then I realized the "little ones" were children, not chickens. Yikes! I think the prozac is a very good offer! LOL!
I have about 180 chickens and they are way easier than the 4 kids. Chickens don't talk back and the presents they leave from their behinds don't stink.
I think that I will survive and then there are days when I am praying for bedtime.
Thanks CMoxon for the offer but completely understand you withdrawing.
Sheila
lolol! yes, my 4 baby chicks are ALOT easier than the 4 kids! DH also has 4 kids (one of mine is a foster child) together making 8!! thankfully, they are mostly grown and gone now...or I'd be nuts if they were all still at home! lolol!
Wow, AnjL - you really are an angel for taking on a foster child. That's fabulous. And 8 kids, I can't even imagine 8, let alone 4! I find it hard enough with a greyhound, and now some chickens. But, I never was a "kid" person (my biological clock is a wind-up and I've never found the button, or maybe the battery ran out early). Makes me have all the more admiration for those who do have kids. I'll just stick with the furry or feathery kind.
I posted all my state fair pictures in a new thread. Lots of chickens, some ducks, and other livestock. Enjoy!
Christy sorry i am slow in saying this i must have missed your post but i found it and i am realy sorry and hope everything gets better for u and your family
Josh
He thinks he's a day ahead of us but look what happens when you turn your back..
Thank you all for all your sharing, thoughts and advice. I really appreciate it. It has made me see that I'm not the only one to be going through a horrible time or to have gone through a horrible time. Before sharing, it was feeling like I was alone. I am so grateful for you all! ((hugs))
Sheila....oh my gosh, 4 under the age of 4? Wow! I think I'd be way in over my head with that one, my hats are off to ya! You'll be amazed how different things get when the kids start going off to school. My 5 yr old DD goes off the school full time this year and my 7 yr old already is. I don't think I really saw until a couple of months ago that I can now go off to school or work while they are at school with no worries as to bad baby sitters or daycares. YIPPEE! Talk about good timing too! They start back to school next week.
I quilt too....don't know if I could teach anyone or not. I could probably show someone though. I never realized how much there was involved in one until I started teaching myself how to do it. I had never even seen anyone use a sewing machine before..geez! I can't do any fancy pattern, just squares and rectangles so far but by matching the right colors and patterns together they can be just beautiful. I haven't made many.....but I machine piece the tops....then have hand quilted 2, machine quilted 2 and tied one. Wow, can they be time consuming depending on the size but they are oh so worth it!