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Posted by chief chicken in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-07 22:23:53
Don't be negative - think positive!!
Don't be negative - think positive!!
Posted by chief chicken in About the girls on 2010-09-07 22:22:07
I'm here too! :)
I'm here too! :)
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-07 22:16:43
Haha, it'd be irreversible! It's really good actually, Animal Care pay for her to be spayed, and to have her second vaccinations done. I thought that was brilliant, especially because they only asked for a £60 'donation' for her.
Haha, it'd be irreversible! It's really good actually, Animal Care pay for her to be spayed, and to have her second vaccinations done. I thought that was brilliant, especially because they only asked for a £60 'donation' for her.
Posted by Red in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-07 22:14:35
Pfft, I doubt that very much :)
Pfft, I doubt that very much :)
Posted by Red in About the girls on 2010-09-07 22:12:46
Haha! Yeah, I rarely meet people online at the same time as me :)
Haha! Yeah, I rarely meet people online at the same time as me :)
Posted by Kateb in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-07 22:11:26
Ah yes, hadn't thought of that! Shame we can't use the same logic on our kids ...! (Only joking! I wouldn't have my wonderful grandkids if I'd done that!)
Ah yes, hadn't thought of that! Shame we can't use the same logic on our kids ...! (Only joking! I wouldn't have my wonderful grandkids if I'd done that!)
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-07 22:09:49
She needs to be spayed first, and has to be 16 weeks old before there's a chance that can happen, although the vet said if she was still on the small side they might have to wait longer.
She needs to be spayed first, and has to be 16 weeks old before there's a chance that can happen, although the vet said if she was still on the small side they might have to wait longer.
Posted by Kateb in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-07 22:09:24
I hope he does. We could all say we knew a famous author then!
I hope he does. We could all say we knew a famous author then!
Posted by Kateb in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-07 22:07:11
Good news all round then Red! When are you going to let her out?
Good news all round then Red! When are you going to let her out?
Posted by Red in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-07 22:06:16
Posted By: KatebA story about what Red? Is it Uni work? No it's just another story I'm writing. I've written stories all my life, but the ones I finish I'm always too chicken to send them off to try and get them published! Lyle is the first ever person I've let read my stories even! If I get this one finished, I might try and get Lyle to persuade me to send it off
Posted By: KatebA story about what Red? Is it Uni work? No it's just another story I'm writing. I've written stories all my life, but the ones I finish I'm always too chicken to send them off to try and get them published! Lyle is the first ever person I've let read my stories even! If I get this one finished, I might try and get Lyle to persuade me to send it off
Posted by Kateb in About the girls on 2010-09-07 22:05:37
I do sympathise with them Red and hope its all over soon. Its rare to see anyone else on the forum at this time of night Red, nice to have some company!!
I do sympathise with them Red and hope its all over soon. Its rare to see anyone else on the forum at this time of night Red, nice to have some company!!
Posted by Kateb in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-07 22:04:20
A story about what Red? Is it Uni work? Maybe the kids round your parts just can't read Ollie ... ! (seems none of them can spell nowadays!) Wish I'd thought of that CC - much quicker solution!
A story about what Red? Is it Uni work? Maybe the kids round your parts just can't read Ollie ... ! (seems none of them can spell nowadays!) Wish I'd thought of that CC - much quicker solution!
Posted by Red in About the girls on 2010-09-07 22:04:14
Feel like I am stalking you around the forum Kate ;) Mum says it's especially annoying because they have to go out the front door, down the outdoor steps to the bottom door, in through the kitchen to make tea and, when the food's ready, carry all the food and drinks out the bottom door, up the steps and through the front!!
Feel like I am stalking you around the forum Kate ;) Mum says it's especially annoying because they have to go out the front door, down the outdoor steps to the bottom door, in through the kitchen to make tea and, when the food's ready, carry all the food and drinks out the bottom door, up the steps and through the front!!
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-07 22:02:27
Haha! She can't wait to get outside, Nelly. She sits on the windowsill and watches the trees blow in the wind, and tries to catch flies and stuff that fly past the window. She's such a changed cat now, such a brave and friendly little thing :) Her mum has finally got a new home, too, which is sweet.
Haha! She can't wait to get outside, Nelly. She sits on the windowsill and watches the trees blow in the wind, and tries to catch flies and stuff that fly past the window. She's such a changed cat now, such a brave and friendly little thing :) Her mum has finally got a new home, too, which is sweet.
Posted by Kateb in About the girls on 2010-09-07 22:01:57
I really feel for them - I think the builders do it deliberately so that you appreciate their final efforts that bit more!
I really feel for them - I think the builders do it deliberately so that you appreciate their final efforts that bit more!
Posted by Red in About the girls on 2010-09-07 22:00:46
Haha, I have no idea! All I know is the house is apparently a right mess, so I am glad I'm not living there!
Haha, I have no idea! All I know is the house is apparently a right mess, so I am glad I'm not living there!
Posted by Kateb in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-07 22:00:40
I bet her personality will more than make up for it! I used to work with a lady who's cat was the size of a 4 or 5 month old kitten. Never grew any bigger. She said it was unbelievable to watch it try to drag a huge fat pigeon it had caught (that was bigger than she was) through the cat flap!
I bet her personality will more than make up for it! I used to work with a lady who's cat was the size of a 4 or 5 month old kitten. Never grew any bigger. She said it was unbelievable to watch it try to drag a huge fat pigeon it had caught (that was bigger than she was) through the cat flap!
Posted by Red in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-07 21:59:49
three bests: Was fab to see my parents in Settle the other day, and my dad's knees are a lot better now and he can actually walk again! Lyle's mum baked me some awesome vegan buns for when me and Lyle got back from camping :) And I typed so much of a story this evening, and think it's back on track! I got a bit of a writers' block and had to delete half a page or so, but it's there again now! Twenty-seven A4 pages long so far, so it's getting there
three bests: Was fab to see my parents in Settle the other day, and my dad's knees are a lot better now and he can actually walk again! Lyle's mum baked me some awesome vegan buns for when me and Lyle got back from camping :) And I typed so much of a story this evening, and think it's back on track! I got a bit of a writers' block and had to delete half a page or so, but it's there again now! Twenty-seven A4 pages long so far, so it's getting there
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-07 21:55:58
She is gorgeous. She's gonna be a small cat though we think; her mum was small, and compared to other kittens at Animal Care who are the same age, she is tiny!
She is gorgeous. She's gonna be a small cat though we think; her mum was small, and compared to other kittens at Animal Care who are the same age, she is tiny!
Posted by Kateb in About the girls on 2010-09-07 21:55:06
Must be bloomin' big to take this long - or is it one poor lone builder with no one to help?!!
Must be bloomin' big to take this long - or is it one poor lone builder with no one to help?!!
Posted by Kateb in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-07 21:48:24
Everything deserves a forever home Lee! She's grown a lot Red! She'll be a cat soon!!
Everything deserves a forever home Lee! She's grown a lot Red! She'll be a cat soon!!
Posted by leevaux in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-07 18:59:02
It will work Kate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It will work Kate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by leevaux in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-07 18:50:22
Yes Kate it does have a forever we love it!!!!!
Yes Kate it does have a forever we love it!!!!!
Posted by leevaux in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-07 18:48:33
Lovely Pictures Red she is very cute!!!
Lovely Pictures Red she is very cute!!!
Posted by chief chicken in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2010-09-07 17:06:24
Poxy technology; it can't be trusted...and now we won't see the pics. :( Ah well, you'll just have to go again!
Poxy technology; it can't be trusted...and now we won't see the pics. :( Ah well, you'll just have to go again!
Posted by chief chicken in The Weather thread - what's the weather like with you? on 2010-09-07 17:04:46
God waited until I was halfway round the market, a long way from my car, then emptied his paddling pool all over me...:(
God waited until I was halfway round the market, a long way from my car, then emptied his paddling pool all over me...:(
Posted by chief chicken in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-07 17:02:49
Posted By: KatebDon't want to say too much as the messages are open to all to read, but my boss has put me on course for a solution to the football fears. Fingers crossed it will work HOORAY! LANDMINES!!!
Posted By: KatebDon't want to say too much as the messages are open to all to read, but my boss has put me on course for a solution to the football fears. Fingers crossed it will work HOORAY! LANDMINES!!!
Posted by chief chicken in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-07 17:00:04
She's already grown!
She's already grown!
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-07 14:50:47
Couldn't resist taking some more
Couldn't resist taking some more
Posted by Red in About the girls on 2010-09-07 14:27:42
They're getting two rooms done (one big one) and the hallway & stairs...
They're getting two rooms done (one big one) and the hallway & stairs...
Posted by Red in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-07 14:25:08
I missed my baby kitten whilst camping, so here are some pics of her snuggling next to me :)
I missed my baby kitten whilst camping, so here are some pics of her snuggling next to me :)
Posted by ollie in UK in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-07 11:24:43
All the small grassed verge areas on my estate have "No Ball Games" signs. They don't make much difference though. Maybe 'cos no one complains...
All the small grassed verge areas on my estate have "No Ball Games" signs. They don't make much difference though. Maybe 'cos no one complains...
Posted by Trevs Mum in Nanny Norths photos on 2010-09-07 07:51:38
Thanks to Ollie I am now much more gnome-egable about gnomes. Brian hates them and I keep threatening to buy him one for Christmas.
Thanks to Ollie I am now much more gnome-egable about gnomes. Brian hates them and I keep threatening to buy him one for Christmas.
Posted by Trevs Mum in Arts and Crafts - show off your work here! on 2010-09-07 07:34:54
Kate mixed families can sure be difficult, it is so hard to find balance, someone always seems to miss out.
Kate mixed families can sure be difficult, it is so hard to find balance, someone always seems to miss out.
Posted by Kateb in About the girls on 2010-09-06 23:39:00
How long is your building work going to take Neil? Are you sure you're not having a whole new house built?!
How long is your building work going to take Neil? Are you sure you're not having a whole new house built?!
Posted by Kateb in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2010-09-06 21:50:36
Oh that's awful, I'm so sorry Red. You'll have to go back and do it all over again to get the photos back. (Good excuse for another camping trip!) You will have to talk about it a lot so that you can keep the memories alive.
Oh that's awful, I'm so sorry Red. You'll have to go back and do it all over again to get the photos back. (Good excuse for another camping trip!) You will have to talk about it a lot so that you can keep the memories alive.
Posted by Kateb in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-06 21:48:24
Don't want to say too much as the messages are open to all to read, but my boss has put me on course for a solution to the football fears. Fingers crossed it will work!
Don't want to say too much as the messages are open to all to read, but my boss has put me on course for a solution to the football fears. Fingers crossed it will work!
Posted by Kateb in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2010-09-06 21:46:42
Thanks everyone, I'm sure their worries will fade with time. I see the train of thought there Ollie. I am surprised that the midwife didn't suggest propping him on his side as an alternative, but maybe she thought keeping him in a chair would help. That is also something I was told to do when mine were babies. The old suggestions are always the best!!
Thanks everyone, I'm sure their worries will fade with time. I see the train of thought there Ollie. I am surprised that the midwife didn't suggest propping him on his side as an alternative, but maybe she thought keeping him in a chair would help. That is also something I was told to do when mine were babies. The old suggestions are always the best!!
Posted by Kateb in Post Yer Pics! on 2010-09-06 21:41:40
It'll be fascinating to see it when you've finished it Lee. I assume it has a 'forever' home with you - can't see there being much market for it ... or am I wrong?! (no offence!!)
It'll be fascinating to see it when you've finished it Lee. I assume it has a 'forever' home with you - can't see there being much market for it ... or am I wrong?! (no offence!!)
Posted by Kateb in The Weather thread - what's the weather like with you? on 2010-09-06 21:37:16
LIkewise here NN. I think its having a break now, but hubby reckons they've forecast heavy rain all night.
LIkewise here NN. I think its having a break now, but hubby reckons they've forecast heavy rain all night.
Posted by Kateb in About the girls on 2010-09-06 21:35:57
Perhaps they were trying to hatch it!!!!! Another one to add for the winter - a good film on the TV.
Perhaps they were trying to hatch it!!!!! Another one to add for the winter - a good film on the TV.
Posted by leevaux in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2010-09-06 19:28:40
Oh No Red!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thats horrific!!!!!!
Oh No Red!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thats horrific!!!!!!
Posted by nanny north in About the girls on 2010-09-06 19:07:26
oh it is alright now they must have been right on top of it before.
oh it is alright now they must have been right on top of it before.
Posted by Red in Bill and Ben on 2010-09-06 19:05:14
Posted By: chief chickenA man hears a knock at the door and answers it to find a snail on his doorstep. He picks it up and throws it down the garden. A year later there's another knock on the door. It's the snail. 'What did you do that for?' he asked. My dad used to tell me that when I was a little chiddler...
Posted By: chief chickenA man hears a knock at the door and answers it to find a snail on his doorstep. He picks it up and throws it down the garden. A year later there's another knock on the door. It's the snail. 'What did you do that for?' he asked. My dad used to tell me that when I was a little chiddler...
Posted by nanny north in HERE I AM - WHERE ARE YOU? on 2010-09-06 19:04:54
So did you have a good time camping Red?
So did you have a good time camping Red?
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Posh new goodies for the chickens!
posted by Neil, 25 January 2010, 9:38am
Posh new goodies for the chickens!
posted by Neil, 25 January 2010, 9:38am
You might have noticed there are a couple of spangly additions to the coop - namely a very nice new hanging feeder, and drinker.
Scarlet over Christmas managed to break the last water drinker we had, which wasn't too bad really as it was meant for dogs so it wasn't ideally suited to chickens - it was too easy for them to get mud in the water which obviously has health implications.
The new drinker hangs higher and has a lip to hopefully keep the mud out and the water nice and clean!
The feeder is amazing - it will carry 3Kg of feed at a time and it has little dividers in the feeder which is a brilliant little touch - the first thing Tilly did after I used to put food down in a bowl was 'dig' it out with her beak looking for hidden treats, and the new feeder only lets them eat, not make a mess.
They were quite expensive (£26!) but the chickens seem to like them and they are a lot better design-wise than what they had before - now Milly can eat whilst keeping a healthy distance from Tilly (who won't normally allow Milly to eat if Tilly is)...
In other news, we're still researching what tree we should consider to replace the one we had removed - if you have any suggestions let us know!