Losing Goo has been my toughest loss since Jim died; the two of them were great buddies. Goo wasn't a warm and cuddly cat that craved attention and wanted to be stroked and held. He loved people on HIS terms, not theirs.
Despite that, he allowed Jim -- only Jim -- to cradle him upside down...
I always freak out when everyone doesn't head back to their coops at dinner time. Six of the youngest hens live together in one coop, but only five came in to eat last night.
I searched all over for the Silver-Laced Wyandotte. Lavinia should know better than to wander into one of the big-girl...
It's been a trying week. I quit giving Goo the antibiotic a couple of days ago. The lump is clearly a tumor that's growing quite fast, so there is no need to force medicine down his throat and upset both of us. The tumor breaks opens and bleeds, so Dinah keeps licking it. Goo doesn't seem to...
There's a lot to absorb in your post, and I've taken some time to process it all.
First off, I'm sorry things escalated with the neighbors to the point that you're moving and that Eva's Friends are coming to an end. You mentioned the cats and parakeets; is Annie still with you?
I have rehomed...
I've never roasted radishes, but I've heard they're good. What's the verdict, Jim? And, do they pair well with homemade wine?
Lisa, I also think wolves are fascinating. Many years ago, I was at a wildlife park in South Dakota that has a pack of wolves. I was mesmerized when the alpha wolf...
It's devastating to lose chickens to predators. Three of my first four were killed one night by a mink.
Not only will your daughter grieve her loss, but so will Ginga. It's traumatizing for her to see her flock mates killed. My remaining girl from that first flock was skittish for quite a...
I have to admit that I didn't really know what a box blade looked like. So, I Googled it. Kinda scary looking, Jim. Glad you got it working to its better potential!
How's the wine-making going?
Lisa, is Trixie's puppy energy wearing you out? After all my old dogs, I wasn't ready for how...
Don't know how soon you're interviewing, so I will address those questions now. Remember, when someone has a job opening, they have a problem that needs to be solved. You are the solution!
If asked, "Why do you want this job?" I would recommend saying you want it because you admire law...
Orpingtons are wonderful birds! One of my first hens was a Buff Orp; she was an absolute delight who always came running when she heard me call, "Where's my fine hen?"
This is an incredible community of knowledgeable folks who will be happy to share what they know, offer support when you're...
All of the house issues sound overwhelming! It's upsetting when you think you have everything under control and something else shows up that needs repair.
Maybe I'm projecting because I'm feeling overwhelmed these days, mostly with medical stuff with critters but also because of an upcoming...
Jim, bet those peppers and tomatoes from the garden elevated your pepper steak into Five Star eats! As a kid, I hated having to go into the garden and pick veggies; now, I realize how much better my home-grown stuff is!
Lisa, I hope Trixie stays small, but I know you'll love her no matter what...
I will be thrilled if Goo only has an abscess. I've never been that lucky in the past.
ONE of the reasons I prefer the Lake City hospital -- which is about three times as far away as the Fort Dodge one -- is that appointments there always start on time. I arrived in radiology at 8:55 for my 9...
Ah, the mention of pin curls brings back memories of a childhood spent with dozens of bobby pins poking my scalp as I tried to sleep. Despite the natural wave and curl in my hair, my mother --who grew up when pageboys were highly popular -- believed I would benefit from having tightly wrapped...