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  1. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Hey, Jim, if you want to join my one-person "I'm Already Sick of Winter Club," I will step aside from my self-appointed post and let you be president. I just read that Fort Dodge -- less than 12 miles away -- has already recorded 27 inches of snow this month. And, we're under winter storm watch...
  2. Callender Girl

    Eva’s Friends

    Sorry to hear that you're under the weather. BTW, I looked it up, and that phrase has a nautical origin as sick sailors were sent "under the weather deck" to recover inside the ship. Anyway, I hope you're feeling better soon! Everything you described is unpleasant, but I agree with you about...
  3. Callender Girl

    Introduction

    I think it's wise to know that NONE of us ever know all there is to know about chickens (or So Many Other Things!) and to want to keep learning. But, as a group the members of BYC are incredibly knowledgeable and enjoy helping one another. Your life sounds busy; isn't it great that chickens...
  4. Callender Girl

    Introduction

    Pets and eggs are great reasons to keep chickens! I'm not great at identifying breeds by coloring. But I know there are folks here who excel at it and will be happy to help you. Welcome to BYC, Mango!
  5. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    I'm intrigued with how you grow lettuce in the basement and would love to hear some details. I can get decent lettuce, but I've given up on bags of baby spinach. This week, I bought kale. Not my favorite, but it's green and adds some life to dishes. When my sister is here, we also eat salads...
  6. Callender Girl

    A bunch of ducks and some chickens

    Siobhan has done a wonderful job! Such cute babies, whoever their parentage. 🦆
  7. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Jim, thanks for the advice on arm signals. I may get to use them tomorrow; we're predicted to get up to 8 inches of snow between noon and midnight tonight. While it was a balmy 32 yesterday, I took used the ice breaker and removed packed snow at the end of the ramp -- to reduce, but not...
  8. Callender Girl

    A bunch of ducks and some chickens

    You've certainly had some ups and downs with your birds! Sorry about the ones you've lost, glad you could successfully rehome a couple of ducks, enjoyed reading the brooding/hatching adventures. Also the phrase "cuddle puddle" is wonderful. Best wishes with your very entertaining poultry!
  9. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Actual temperature is minus 12. But, hey, good news: according to The Weather Channel, it only feels like minus nine. Must be all the insulation the thick layer of snow is providing. It's going to be a long winter.
  10. Callender Girl

    Mamma pig eating a pumpkin

    She's a girl who really gets into her food! 🐷 I liked hearing the noises mama pig makes while as she climbs into the pumpkin to strip out all the meaty parts.
  11. Callender Girl

    Confused by chick behavior

    Sorry, no explanation from me. I envy folks who have "super tame lap chickens." I raise mine indoors, handle them daily and have a great relationship with them when they first go outdoors (love the reference to the seagull commercial). Then, somewhere along the line, something in their heads...
  12. Callender Girl

    From the life of a chicken fan

    Glad that everyone is settling in! Ah, yes, everything new MUST be met with suspicion! I built a swing for Dottie, a hen who lives by herself (long story, lots of trauma) and was so proud of giving her a cool recreational toy. I removed it after she threw a complete fit, terrified by her new...
  13. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Congrats on the dog house sale, and friendly farmers with plows! Fort Dodge, about 12 miles away, officially reported 16.5 inches of snow. I am sure I didn't get that much but still had knee-high drifts. I always try to look pathetic as I shovel snow out by the road (curses on the snowmobilers...
  14. Callender Girl

    Crazy Chickens Daily (hopefully)

    How long did it take Franny to properly train you? 🤣 Several of mine, tricked by late fall warm weather, began a hard molt that I'm sure they regret now that it's freezing outside. None had the reaction as your poor Jedi, however. Hope Jedi feels much better and continues to quickly return to...
  15. Callender Girl

    Pecky visits Santa!

    Love it; getting Pecky and Finn to cooperate with the photographer at the same time is great! That photo would make a cool holiday card. Some years ago, in a similar situation, I took one of my miniature goats to get his photo taken with Santa. Mr. Claus foolishly decided to hold Gordie while...
  16. Callender Girl

    From the life of a chicken fan

    That's a lot of drama with the flock! With mine, it sometimes feels as if Someone is going to have Something wrong with her nearly all the time, as if they are taking turns being sick or injured, just to test me. Nice "bathing suit" for your girl -- much smarter than how my hens get foot...
  17. Callender Girl

    Black Bin Liner Chickens Update

    Lovely girls, all of them!
  18. Callender Girl

    Eva’s Friends

    Congratulations on your news!! I know you're excited and happy, but are you also at least a bit anxious? I know I would be. Of course, it sounds as if you are more adventurous than I am. Even doing things I want to do can leave me apprehensive and unsure. Going to England -- a trip I very much...
  19. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Yesterday's snow came down lightly and wasn't blowing around. I was beginning to believe this wouldn't be as awful as predicted. My hopeful optimism was short-lived. The snow continued until 9 p.m., then roaring winds took over, growling outside my bedroom windows and shaking them in their...
  20. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Tiny specks of snow began falling about 3:30 yesterday afternoon as I was putting poultry to bed early. Fine snow -- not even big enough to be flakes nor graupel -- continued to fall all night. At 3:45 this morning, I bounded out of bed (okay, more like rolled, really) and headed out to shovel...
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