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Posted by kimcally in What's wrong with Ruby? on 2012-05-17 11:27:24
Hi there, I have just joined this site and am in need of some advice!!! I have been keeping chickens for approximately 2 years. I have bog standard ISA Browns as I have both horses and children and thought they would be the best option (in terms of being handled/noise/egg production etc). Up until about a month ago they were fine, but after some nasty cold wet weather hit the UK after a particularly dry spell in March, Ruby chicken started to lay 'soft' eggs. This continued for about two weeks. The girls have always been fed on Layers Pellets, with access to oystershell grit, flint grit, corn and sunflower seeds. They also get natural yoghurt. My first thought about Ruby was a lack in calcium (but she has regular oystershell grit). Now ...
Hi there, I have just joined this site and am in need of some advice!!! I have been keeping chickens for approximately 2 years. I have bog standard ISA Browns as I have both horses and children and thought they would be the best option (in terms of being handled/noise/egg production etc). Up until about a month ago they were fine, but after some nasty cold wet weather hit the UK after a particularly dry spell in March, Ruby chicken started to lay 'soft' eggs. This continued for about two weeks. The girls have always been fed on Layers Pellets, with access to oystershell grit, flint grit, corn and sunflower seeds. They also get natural yoghurt. My first thought about Ruby was a lack in calcium (but she has regular oystershell grit). Now ...
Posted by Kateb in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2012-05-16 23:35:35
I bet if other people saw it they would've been disgusted too. There are a lot of animal lovers out there! They were probably pleased to see that you said something - I would've been. Just enjoy your takeaway - no guilt! We all need a treat to pick us up every now and then.
I bet if other people saw it they would've been disgusted too. There are a lot of animal lovers out there! They were probably pleased to see that you said something - I would've been. Just enjoy your takeaway - no guilt! We all need a treat to pick us up every now and then.
Posted by Kateb in The Banjo and Okto thread! on 2012-05-16 23:29:43
If they pee on you it's because they love you. You are claimed as theirs!
If they pee on you it's because they love you. You are claimed as theirs!
Posted by Kateb in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2012-05-16 23:26:20
Yay!!! So glad you'll be moving soon - look forward to you getting back on line after the usual break in service due to no internet!!!! (with photos of the new place!!)
Yay!!! So glad you'll be moving soon - look forward to you getting back on line after the usual break in service due to no internet!!!! (with photos of the new place!!)
Posted by Kateb in Post Yer Pics! on 2012-05-16 23:19:57
What fantastic pictures of a truly beautiful place! I heard on TV this week that the happiest children live in Yorkshire. I'm not surprised if there are places like that dotted around!
What fantastic pictures of a truly beautiful place! I heard on TV this week that the happiest children live in Yorkshire. I'm not surprised if there are places like that dotted around!
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2012-05-16 19:11:55
This is from a few weeks back, when one of the country roads was completely flooded...the field on the left turned into a bog thanks to the constant rain, then ran over the road and flooded the field with sheep in it!!
This is from a few weeks back, when one of the country roads was completely flooded...the field on the left turned into a bog thanks to the constant rain, then ran over the road and flooded the field with sheep in it!!
Posted by Red in Our first dog :) on 2012-05-16 19:11:06
Some old pics just because I cleared out Lyle's phone...completely forgotten when this photo was taken, but I LOVE IT! It catches them both playing and is just too cute And this is one of the big on-leads we do with Kasper...he saw geese He wanted to chase the geese, and almost took Lyle with him!! The dog has been FANTASTIC today...he's been having shortened walks because I nipped a quick when trimming his dew claws (I know I know I'm a horrible useless owner!) and he has been really well behaved in the house despite the short walks. I really love him, he's a star.
Some old pics just because I cleared out Lyle's phone...completely forgotten when this photo was taken, but I LOVE IT! It catches them both playing and is just too cute And this is one of the big on-leads we do with Kasper...he saw geese He wanted to chase the geese, and almost took Lyle with him!! The dog has been FANTASTIC today...he's been having shortened walks because I nipped a quick when trimming his dew claws (I know I know I'm a horrible useless owner!) and he has been really well behaved in the house despite the short walks. I really love him, he's a star.
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2012-05-16 19:08:24
This is the canal we walk past to go in one wood, it's about a 5 minute walk from our house And the gorgeous goslings! There were a LOT of bluebells which made for a pretty picture And this is the second woods, and if you walk for about 40 minutes you can reach Shipley Glen, with the rocks and tramway We saw a deer within a minute of walking into this forest, it was right in front of us Lyle at a gate partway through And the really cool "castle" you walk past to get in and out
This is the canal we walk past to go in one wood, it's about a 5 minute walk from our house And the gorgeous goslings! There were a LOT of bluebells which made for a pretty picture And this is the second woods, and if you walk for about 40 minutes you can reach Shipley Glen, with the rocks and tramway We saw a deer within a minute of walking into this forest, it was right in front of us Lyle at a gate partway through And the really cool "castle" you walk past to get in and out
Posted by Red in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2012-05-16 18:54:57
best: we're getting the keys on Friday, almost for certain! It's been an absolute nightmare to sort, we almost didn't get them until the 23rd (Lyle's birthday!!) when we had to be out by the 26th...but I think we've argued it back around now We were in Bingley a few days ago so went for a walk around the two woods near the new house, and they both seem really nice. I'll put some photos up...
best: we're getting the keys on Friday, almost for certain! It's been an absolute nightmare to sort, we almost didn't get them until the 23rd (Lyle's birthday!!) when we had to be out by the 26th...but I think we've argued it back around now We were in Bingley a few days ago so went for a walk around the two woods near the new house, and they both seem really nice. I'll put some photos up...
Posted by Red in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2012-05-16 18:52:38
I thought about contacting the agility club but didn't get their name - it was horrible to watch though, I just wanted to bring the Border Collie back home with me :( She was having such good fun playing with the other dogs and he just broke her...I really hope other spectators were as disgusted as I was at his treatment, but somehow I doubt it... rant: today has been a really rubbish day...started off really well and then just flopped. So now we're getting a takeaway for tea, which I'll totally regret later but oh well
I thought about contacting the agility club but didn't get their name - it was horrible to watch though, I just wanted to bring the Border Collie back home with me :( She was having such good fun playing with the other dogs and he just broke her...I really hope other spectators were as disgusted as I was at his treatment, but somehow I doubt it... rant: today has been a really rubbish day...started off really well and then just flopped. So now we're getting a takeaway for tea, which I'll totally regret later but oh well
Posted by Red in The Banjo and Okto thread! on 2012-05-16 18:48:32
Haha just looked again, Okto looks like a furry ball in that photo The rats are well and truly Lyle's pets...they like to pee on me, although Okto is definitely *mine* and my snuggle baby
Haha just looked again, Okto looks like a furry ball in that photo The rats are well and truly Lyle's pets...they like to pee on me, although Okto is definitely *mine* and my snuggle baby
Posted by Red in RIP Treacle Rabbit on 2012-05-16 18:47:19
Agh, that's so annoying CC You can see why people go to pet shops to get animals when rescues are often annoying, slow and unresponsive...hopefully they'll get back in touch at some point. Let us know if you have new bunnies heading your way
Agh, that's so annoying CC You can see why people go to pet shops to get animals when rescues are often annoying, slow and unresponsive...hopefully they'll get back in touch at some point. Let us know if you have new bunnies heading your way
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2012-05-16 18:44:49
Haha, it really is Kate! Thanks everyone, the fish are both doing very well - very active! - and seem happy and settled. I love watching them, they're so big and bright compared to the minnows! As for the frogs, well one booger ESCAPED today!!! Now I had been told they were escape artists, which is why I put the plant low down and opposite sides to some air vents in the tank lid...sat today and Lyle's looking at Kasper sniffing something...all of a sudden Lyle goes, "Froooog!!!" Thankfully our super awesome dog sniffed at the frog and then came running over to me as I made a squeaking-oh-s**t! noise, bless him, he cares about me so much So Lyle went and scooped the offender up and plopped him back in...we now have cardboard tap...
Haha, it really is Kate! Thanks everyone, the fish are both doing very well - very active! - and seem happy and settled. I love watching them, they're so big and bright compared to the minnows! As for the frogs, well one booger ESCAPED today!!! Now I had been told they were escape artists, which is why I put the plant low down and opposite sides to some air vents in the tank lid...sat today and Lyle's looking at Kasper sniffing something...all of a sudden Lyle goes, "Froooog!!!" Thankfully our super awesome dog sniffed at the frog and then came running over to me as I made a squeaking-oh-s**t! noise, bless him, he cares about me so much So Lyle went and scooped the offender up and plopped him back in...we now have cardboard tap...
Posted by Kateb in RIP Foggy on 2012-05-15 22:59:00
Yes, it's a typical cat thing isn't it - sitting right in the middle of something you're trying to do! Yes it's still OK to comment, I just thought it'd be nice to put a picture on the thread too. I would just love to have her sat on my lap now.
Yes, it's a typical cat thing isn't it - sitting right in the middle of something you're trying to do! Yes it's still OK to comment, I just thought it'd be nice to put a picture on the thread too. I would just love to have her sat on my lap now.
Posted by Kateb in RIP Treacle Rabbit on 2012-05-15 22:47:28
At Cat Protection, if someone's had a home visit and their circumstances haven't changed (i.e. they still live in the same house and a motorway hasn't been built outside the back door) they don't get re-vetted. They don't have enough staff to do that! I'm glad I cancelled my DD to the RSPCA.
At Cat Protection, if someone's had a home visit and their circumstances haven't changed (i.e. they still live in the same house and a motorway hasn't been built outside the back door) they don't get re-vetted. They don't have enough staff to do that! I'm glad I cancelled my DD to the RSPCA.
Posted by chief chicken in RIP Treacle Rabbit on 2012-05-15 15:30:31
Ta, Julie. I'm now waiting for the poxy RSPCA (who are "desperate" to home rabbits) to get back to me about rehoming a bonded pair. I rang last Wednesday, thinking I'd like to offer a home to rabbits who needed one. So I have waited nearly a week, and the person I spoke to initially said that even though I was vetted as suitable for a rabbit ages ago and nothing has changed, I still need a jobsworth with a clipboard to come round and tell me whether I'm suitable or not. And I KNOW they'll say the hutch is too small even though they'll only be in there overnight (it's 5 feet by 18/20 inches. They want 5' x 2'). Sigh So I could go to a petshop, get a British Giant and keep it in a matchbox and nobody would know. Grrr. And they haven't bothere...
Ta, Julie. I'm now waiting for the poxy RSPCA (who are "desperate" to home rabbits) to get back to me about rehoming a bonded pair. I rang last Wednesday, thinking I'd like to offer a home to rabbits who needed one. So I have waited nearly a week, and the person I spoke to initially said that even though I was vetted as suitable for a rabbit ages ago and nothing has changed, I still need a jobsworth with a clipboard to come round and tell me whether I'm suitable or not. And I KNOW they'll say the hutch is too small even though they'll only be in there overnight (it's 5 feet by 18/20 inches. They want 5' x 2'). Sigh So I could go to a petshop, get a British Giant and keep it in a matchbox and nobody would know. Grrr. And they haven't bothere...
Posted by LynnW in Post Yer Pics! on 2012-05-15 07:26:30
Great pictures, Red. I like your cute fishies!!
Great pictures, Red. I like your cute fishies!!
Posted by Trevs Mum in The Banjo and Okto thread! on 2012-05-15 03:53:08
aw sweet! look at those widdle 'hands'.
aw sweet! look at those widdle 'hands'.
Posted by Trevs Mum in Post Yer Pics! on 2012-05-15 03:50:19
Great set up for frogs Red. Love the pics of Meow Meow Kate. Welcome little fishies!!
Great set up for frogs Red. Love the pics of Meow Meow Kate. Welcome little fishies!!
Posted by Trevs Mum in RIP Foggy on 2012-05-15 03:36:04
Beautiful photo Kate, love the way she plopped herself down on your sewing. Hope it was still ok to comment here.
Beautiful photo Kate, love the way she plopped herself down on your sewing. Hope it was still ok to comment here.
Posted by Trevs Mum in RIP Treacle Rabbit on 2012-05-15 03:30:33
oh CC I know it's nature but crikey it's hard, sorry about dear Treacle.
oh CC I know it's nature but crikey it's hard, sorry about dear Treacle.
Posted by chief chicken in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2012-05-14 17:57:46
I saw them for the first time yesterday; what a wonderful relationship they had! Lovely to see.
I saw them for the first time yesterday; what a wonderful relationship they had! Lovely to see.
Posted by chief chicken in Post Yer Pics! on 2012-05-14 17:50:31
Well saved, Red!
Well saved, Red!
Posted by Kateb in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2012-05-13 23:30:16
If you can find out who leads the club maybe you should write to them to complain about it. What a terrible way to treat your dog and what an awful example to set to people watching. In fact, you could report it to the police, but you'd have to give your name etc and it can get messy and horrible then. Or write to the organisers of the event, or the local press. Or perhaps just be happy that you voiced your opinion to him rather than walking away, and maybe it will make him reconsider his actions towards his dog in future. Well done for saying your piece.
If you can find out who leads the club maybe you should write to them to complain about it. What a terrible way to treat your dog and what an awful example to set to people watching. In fact, you could report it to the police, but you'd have to give your name etc and it can get messy and horrible then. Or write to the organisers of the event, or the local press. Or perhaps just be happy that you voiced your opinion to him rather than walking away, and maybe it will make him reconsider his actions towards his dog in future. Well done for saying your piece.
Posted by Kateb in Post Yer Pics! on 2012-05-13 23:21:15
Aww, it's like a romance story! I'm sure I read somewhere that fish don't thrive in things like bowls because it's too claustrophobic as they can't see into the distance. Something like that anyway! I'm glad Zombie and Chloe are happy in their new home. (But like you I thought fish prizes were illegal now?!)
Aww, it's like a romance story! I'm sure I read somewhere that fish don't thrive in things like bowls because it's too claustrophobic as they can't see into the distance. Something like that anyway! I'm glad Zombie and Chloe are happy in their new home. (But like you I thought fish prizes were illegal now?!)
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2012-05-13 14:51:45
We moved Zombie into the proper fish tank this morning. He really seems to like it and became much more active straight away...I was wrong too, it is a lot bigger than the washing up bowl!! Posing with his dinosaur friend And, well, Zombie's not on his own anymore... Walking back from the fair there were 2 people stood halfway back by the farm saying something to everyone who went past, didn't know what. As we approached one said to the other, "Just throw it over a wall!" The other told them to shut up and said to us "Do you want a free fish? We won it at the fair but don't want it" How could I resist this beauty?! She's gorgeous, bright orange but all white patterns and white belly. She has half an orange m...
We moved Zombie into the proper fish tank this morning. He really seems to like it and became much more active straight away...I was wrong too, it is a lot bigger than the washing up bowl!! Posing with his dinosaur friend And, well, Zombie's not on his own anymore... Walking back from the fair there were 2 people stood halfway back by the farm saying something to everyone who went past, didn't know what. As we approached one said to the other, "Just throw it over a wall!" The other told them to shut up and said to us "Do you want a free fish? We won it at the fair but don't want it" How could I resist this beauty?! She's gorgeous, bright orange but all white patterns and white belly. She has half an orange m...
Posted by Red in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2012-05-13 14:48:08
rant: Ended up swearing at a man today. There was a ring with dogs doing agility, and it was really fun watching them, the dogs seemed to be enjoying it. Afterwards the dogs were all playing together and a man was shouting to his dog, who was ignoring him to play, but possibly couldn't even hear him over all the noise. He went towards his dog, tried to hit her, she ducked and fled, cowering. He screamed her to him and bless her she came. Every time he reached for her collar she cowered away, terrified, and in the end he managed to grab her collar and was hitting her...and I just couldn't stay quiet. This guy was one of the agility team members!! I gave him a mouthful and walked off, and left Lyle to comment on his 'really good dog train...
rant: Ended up swearing at a man today. There was a ring with dogs doing agility, and it was really fun watching them, the dogs seemed to be enjoying it. Afterwards the dogs were all playing together and a man was shouting to his dog, who was ignoring him to play, but possibly couldn't even hear him over all the noise. He went towards his dog, tried to hit her, she ducked and fled, cowering. He screamed her to him and bless her she came. Every time he reached for her collar she cowered away, terrified, and in the end he managed to grab her collar and was hitting her...and I just couldn't stay quiet. This guy was one of the agility team members!! I gave him a mouthful and walked off, and left Lyle to comment on his 'really good dog train...
Posted by Red in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2012-05-13 14:46:31
I was very impressed with what a great trainer she was for her age.
I was very impressed with what a great trainer she was for her age.
Posted by Kateb in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2012-05-12 23:32:55
I was so pleased that Ashleigh and Pudsey won Britain's Got Talent! There were far too many singers and dancers - they're meant to be choosing an act for the variety show! - and he's such a lovely dog. Even better is the relationship between him and Ashleigh, and seeing just how much she adores her dog.
I was so pleased that Ashleigh and Pudsey won Britain's Got Talent! There were far too many singers and dancers - they're meant to be choosing an act for the variety show! - and he's such a lovely dog. Even better is the relationship between him and Ashleigh, and seeing just how much she adores her dog.
Posted by Kateb in About the girls on 2012-05-12 23:26:49
That's interesting Ollie. It may be that he gets stressed because he's around a female, or because there are other toms around even if he's neutered then. I'll have to see how it goes and if neutering doesn't work then I'll invest in feliway!
That's interesting Ollie. It may be that he gets stressed because he's around a female, or because there are other toms around even if he's neutered then. I'll have to see how it goes and if neutering doesn't work then I'll invest in feliway!
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2012-05-12 19:52:42
Looks a little more homely now He's really shy and tends to hide under the plant pot. I sprinkled him a few flakes because I don't know when he was last fed, and we keep getting excited when we see him out and about haha.
Looks a little more homely now He's really shy and tends to hide under the plant pot. I sprinkled him a few flakes because I don't know when he was last fed, and we keep getting excited when we see him out and about haha.
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2012-05-12 15:13:42
And the taddies:
And the taddies:
Posted by Red in Our first dog :) on 2012-05-12 15:09:38
When we got back from the fair we took Kasper out for an extra walk to try spot our taddies in the stream they were released in. Our friend came too and we had to have a few rests because of his foot and Kasper was very well behaved. This is a ridiculously happy dog at seeing an old friend
When we got back from the fair we took Kasper out for an extra walk to try spot our taddies in the stream they were released in. Our friend came too and we had to have a few rests because of his foot and Kasper was very well behaved. This is a ridiculously happy dog at seeing an old friend
Posted by Red in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2012-05-12 15:07:28
best: went to Cullingworth fair with a friend who's just off crutches, it was awesome! The weather was sunny for the first day in weeks, so the fair is lucky! There were a lot of miserable dogs being pulled around in the crowds amidst loud speakers, steam trains and carnival rides, but we had a good time. We went on the fun house and one of the rides that flings you up into the air, then I had a go on hook a duck and won a fish!! I called him Zombie Sheep after the zombie on the side of the fun house (it was supposed to be Woody from Toy Story but he had green skin and red eyes!) and the poor sheep and lambs in a pen by the farm / meat produce tent. They were lovely but very scared, and didn't have enough room to move in the pen and idio...
best: went to Cullingworth fair with a friend who's just off crutches, it was awesome! The weather was sunny for the first day in weeks, so the fair is lucky! There were a lot of miserable dogs being pulled around in the crowds amidst loud speakers, steam trains and carnival rides, but we had a good time. We went on the fun house and one of the rides that flings you up into the air, then I had a go on hook a duck and won a fish!! I called him Zombie Sheep after the zombie on the side of the fun house (it was supposed to be Woody from Toy Story but he had green skin and red eyes!) and the poor sheep and lambs in a pen by the farm / meat produce tent. They were lovely but very scared, and didn't have enough room to move in the pen and idio...
Posted by Red in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2012-05-12 15:01:57
Posted By: KatebI suppose different agents have different rules, but I can see that they could well have been scammed with fake guarantors before. It's the fault of the criminal minds out there - why can't people just be honest?! I can't believe your landlord has given out your phone number! That must be against the law surely. Its not your job to field calls from prospective tenants. REmember to tell them about the leak in the roof and the holes in the floor! They already have photo ID and a report from his work, what more do they need?! And they can't get the forms ready by Monday, which is his dad's day off, which means he'll have to take a day off work... We didn't have time to tell the prospective tenants! Two miserable lo...
Posted By: KatebI suppose different agents have different rules, but I can see that they could well have been scammed with fake guarantors before. It's the fault of the criminal minds out there - why can't people just be honest?! I can't believe your landlord has given out your phone number! That must be against the law surely. Its not your job to field calls from prospective tenants. REmember to tell them about the leak in the roof and the holes in the floor! They already have photo ID and a report from his work, what more do they need?! And they can't get the forms ready by Monday, which is his dad's day off, which means he'll have to take a day off work... We didn't have time to tell the prospective tenants! Two miserable lo...
Posted by Red in RIP Treacle Rabbit on 2012-05-12 15:00:00
Ugh, that's horrible. When a fox took Milly's three chicks the bodies were gone but the garden was covered in feathers
Ugh, that's horrible. When a fox took Milly's three chicks the bodies were gone but the garden was covered in feathers
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2012-05-12 14:58:18
Here is little Zombie who I won at the fair...which I'm pretty sure is illegal We don't have any fish 'toys' so have had to make do as best we can, and I just hope he is happy in there...we might transfer him to Bog's old tank at the new house but it's packed away here...not sure which is bigger anyway though He's in the taddies' old home (ie. our old washing up bowl!) as they were released yesterday for the house move...I'll add a couple of snaps of them on their way out but I don't think you can see their little legs which finally grew!!
Here is little Zombie who I won at the fair...which I'm pretty sure is illegal We don't have any fish 'toys' so have had to make do as best we can, and I just hope he is happy in there...we might transfer him to Bog's old tank at the new house but it's packed away here...not sure which is bigger anyway though He's in the taddies' old home (ie. our old washing up bowl!) as they were released yesterday for the house move...I'll add a couple of snaps of them on their way out but I don't think you can see their little legs which finally grew!!
Posted by ollie in UK in About the girls on 2012-05-12 12:16:51
We found that our cats still spray indoors at times despite being neutered a long time previously. My understanding is that this happens when the cat is under stress. We have always had two cats at a time so thought it was a problem between themselves.
We found that our cats still spray indoors at times despite being neutered a long time previously. My understanding is that this happens when the cat is under stress. We have always had two cats at a time so thought it was a problem between themselves.
Posted by Kateb in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2012-05-11 23:48:49
Danny has a job! He hasn't got the official letter yet, but I have it on good authority that it's on it's way. I was so pleased I cried! Maybe now he can start getting his life together and moving forwards. More details once I know them, but needed to share!!
Danny has a job! He hasn't got the official letter yet, but I have it on good authority that it's on it's way. I was so pleased I cried! Maybe now he can start getting his life together and moving forwards. More details once I know them, but needed to share!!
Posted by Kateb in About the girls on 2012-05-11 23:42:27
What I really need to do is get his paper collar sorted to see if he has another owner somewhere, and if no one contacts me get him up to the vet and have his bits removed!
What I really need to do is get his paper collar sorted to see if he has another owner somewhere, and if no one contacts me get him up to the vet and have his bits removed!
Posted by chief chicken in About the girls on 2012-05-11 18:22:37
Can you try Feliway? I remember Ollie said it was expensive, though...
Can you try Feliway? I remember Ollie said it was expensive, though...
Posted by Kateb in Dog walk on the moor this morning on 2012-05-11 00:08:27
I just wondered if someone had killed the lamb and then other animals had come along at a later time and started eating it. We'll never know.
I just wondered if someone had killed the lamb and then other animals had come along at a later time and started eating it. We'll never know.
Posted by Kateb in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2012-05-11 00:05:31
I suppose different agents have different rules, but I can see that they could well have been scammed with fake guarantors before. It's the fault of the criminal minds out there - why can't people just be honest?! I can't believe your landlord has given out your phone number! That must be against the law surely. Its not your job to field calls from prospective tenants. REmember to tell them about the leak in the roof and the holes in the floor!
I suppose different agents have different rules, but I can see that they could well have been scammed with fake guarantors before. It's the fault of the criminal minds out there - why can't people just be honest?! I can't believe your landlord has given out your phone number! That must be against the law surely. Its not your job to field calls from prospective tenants. REmember to tell them about the leak in the roof and the holes in the floor!
Posted by Kateb in Derby Perigrine Falcons on 2012-05-11 00:01:11
That's great news Ollie! I had put off looking in case one chick was left out on its own to die, but I will go have a look now!
That's great news Ollie! I had put off looking in case one chick was left out on its own to die, but I will go have a look now!
Posted by Kateb in About the girls on 2012-05-10 23:57:25
Hubby had a track day at Oulton Park (nr Chester I believe!) yesterday. Lovely weather in the morning but started to rain at midday with no sign of stopping so came home. Had been raining at home all day! Meow Meow sprayed up my wall last night so I put him out in the rain. I felt guilty and looked for him an hour later - he ran in and was so grateful he followed me everywhere and then curled up to me in bed...for about 5 minutes, then he went off to annoy Emmett!
Hubby had a track day at Oulton Park (nr Chester I believe!) yesterday. Lovely weather in the morning but started to rain at midday with no sign of stopping so came home. Had been raining at home all day! Meow Meow sprayed up my wall last night so I put him out in the rain. I felt guilty and looked for him an hour later - he ran in and was so grateful he followed me everywhere and then curled up to me in bed...for about 5 minutes, then he went off to annoy Emmett!
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What could be better than a webcam pointing at chickens?
Even MORE webcams which MOVE pointing at chickens of course!
We hope you enjoy our even better big-brother style coverage of the hens!
February 2010 News
Sadly Milly our beautiful chicken passed away on the morning of 26th February 2010. You can read about this extraordinary little hen and see a snapshot of her life in pictures here. She will be sadly missed...
about the cam:
Hopefully you can see Milly, Tilly and Penny going about their chicken life in the coop! (Milly is the big fat white hen - sadly no longer with us, Penny is the cowardly chicken and Tilly is the ruler of the roost!)
history:I first had the idea for a live streaming online webcam in our chicken coop sometime around the summer of 2005. I did a bit of research and after some failed attempts with a USB webcam (too many wires in the chicken pen!) I saved up and bought an indoor wireless IP cam from ebay for around £100. It was cheap and quite basic, but it did more or less what I wanted, and formed the basis of the early days of the webcam. Unfortunately, as it was an indoor camera, it started playing up after a few weeks outside - I couldn't really complain as it had been out in wind rain and snow! With the help of my wonderful new henpals I was able to purchase a whole new cam system - a proper outdoor CCD camera which was even submersible in water! The upgrade was originally suggested by the Vasalini (of Vasalini's chickens fame) and took place on 12/03/06
The new camera provides a much clearer picture, and the new images are extremely high quality. The system is also running much faster and is a lot closer to the true streaming that I originally envisaged. Of course if you want faster streaming, you have to sacrifice picture size and quality, but hopefully I have struck a happy medium.
The original hencam was an IP cam which connected wirelessly to my wifi network which gave it access via ftp to the webserver serving these pages via my adsl connection. Thankfully the new camera is much more stable and gives a much nicer view.
My bandwidth limit and PC use can slow the hens upload speed sometimes but hopefully this should get better as I upgrade various components of the system. Hencam is very thankful for the help and support of Exa Networks - thanks to them you can see these pages, and their technology has enabled our fastest, smoothest and best high-quality webcam images yet - I hope you notice the improvement! The streaming technology used is cutting-edge, and made possible by those great people at www.camstreams.com - if you need to stream anything, they are the guys to talk to!
The first upgrade I was able to carry out was a large IR lamp in the coop, so you can still see the hens even in pitch blackness! You can watch them sleep, it's amazing how they seem to grab the odd forty winks in little naps through the night.
If you have any technical questions regarding the setup, please feel free to email me and I'll provide you with as much info as possible. I've already helped several would-be webcam users get started which has been great fun!
Thank you to earthcam who made hencam one of their top ten webcams of the week, they are (in their own words) "chosen by EarthCam based on quality of image, uniqueness of content and overall technical achievements in webcam technology" - whoo many thanks for the award! We were listed just below the Olympics!!! :)
