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Posted by Kateb in Happy Birthday Lyle! on 2013-05-23 18:13:26
Best wishes Lyle, I hope someone baked you a nice big cake!!!
Best wishes Lyle, I hope someone baked you a nice big cake!!!
Posted by chief chicken in Happy Birthday Lyle! on 2013-05-23 17:25:31
Have a happy happy day, Lyle!
Have a happy happy day, Lyle!
Posted by Red in Happy Birthday Lyle! on 2013-05-23 09:57:45
Yes, that's right it is Lyle's birthday today. We have a fun day planned of seeing Lyle's family and going out drinking with our friends tonight, amidst lots of dog walks! It should be very nice :) Have a wonderful birthday Lyle, with lots of cake and love
Yes, that's right it is Lyle's birthday today. We have a fun day planned of seeing Lyle's family and going out drinking with our friends tonight, amidst lots of dog walks! It should be very nice :) Have a wonderful birthday Lyle, with lots of cake and love
Posted by LynnW in About the girls on 2013-05-22 04:53:03
The sound has been off for days now, I can see the girls, but all is silent as the grave.
The sound has been off for days now, I can see the girls, but all is silent as the grave.
Posted by Red in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2013-05-17 23:32:07
He was flying LOL! We absolutely broke Zoey today, we took her for a big walk down to the town centre, then around a park where there was a carnival and lots of people, then she met our friend and got very excited about that, then we walked back and played with her flirt pole too! She was shattered afterwards and slept for about four hours Kasper was a super star with our friend too; sat with his head resting on friend's lap, wagging his tail continuously, he just loves our friend - they both do! We had a great night Oh, and today on her walk Zoey recalled from a person and their dog perfectly! Way to go Zoey
He was flying LOL! We absolutely broke Zoey today, we took her for a big walk down to the town centre, then around a park where there was a carnival and lots of people, then she met our friend and got very excited about that, then we walked back and played with her flirt pole too! She was shattered afterwards and slept for about four hours Kasper was a super star with our friend too; sat with his head resting on friend's lap, wagging his tail continuously, he just loves our friend - they both do! We had a great night Oh, and today on her walk Zoey recalled from a person and their dog perfectly! Way to go Zoey
Posted by chief chicken in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2013-05-16 17:41:53
RIP Foxy...who's next? Kasp looked as though he were flying!
RIP Foxy...who's next? Kasp looked as though he were flying!
Posted by chief chicken in HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY CC on 2013-05-16 17:39:58
Cheers chicken! Still going; Phase IX was yesterday...
Cheers chicken! Still going; Phase IX was yesterday...
Posted by ollie in UK in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2013-05-16 10:46:05
Shobhna, this is so wonderful, a lovely state to reach. If only every one could be in that state of mind, what a better world it would be. Now what has brought about this beautiful condition? You've had a rough time in the past but got your nose down and immersed yourself in achieving new targets. So busy, you lost touch with us on Hencam! We have thought about you and now here you are!
Shobhna, this is so wonderful, a lovely state to reach. If only every one could be in that state of mind, what a better world it would be. Now what has brought about this beautiful condition? You've had a rough time in the past but got your nose down and immersed yourself in achieving new targets. So busy, you lost touch with us on Hencam! We have thought about you and now here you are!
Posted by Shobhna in The best thing that has happened to you today. on 2013-05-16 08:48:50
My best is that I feel happy and peaceful from inside out. Things make me laugh and giggle all the time.
My best is that I feel happy and peaceful from inside out. Things make me laugh and giggle all the time.
Posted by Shobhna in HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY CC on 2013-05-16 08:18:38
Happy belated birthday cc. X x
Happy belated birthday cc. X x
Posted by Shobhna in HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOBHNA! on 2013-05-16 08:17:36
I'm here and thank you to everyone for all your good wishes. I'm sorry I don't log on so often these days and I will make sure I stay in touch. Had a superb day on 8 may. Lots of grape juice was drunk. Big party planned for next month. I have a lovely wine-bell that I can use to summon my wine.......am looking for a wine slave though to bring me the wine........ :) :) :)
I'm here and thank you to everyone for all your good wishes. I'm sorry I don't log on so often these days and I will make sure I stay in touch. Had a superb day on 8 may. Lots of grape juice was drunk. Big party planned for next month. I have a lovely wine-bell that I can use to summon my wine.......am looking for a wine slave though to bring me the wine........ :) :) :)
Posted by LynnW in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2013-05-16 01:52:42
Kasper does look VERY happy to be out walking again. He must have missed his walks badly while he was laid up with his paw hurt. Zoey sure made short work of her fox toy!
Kasper does look VERY happy to be out walking again. He must have missed his walks badly while he was laid up with his paw hurt. Zoey sure made short work of her fox toy!
Posted by Red in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2013-05-15 16:50:11
IT'S SUPERDOG!!! And the full picture Hello happy boy! Can you spot Kasper?? There he is!! He is just oozing happiness here... And two pics of Zoey destroying foxy fox...goodbye foxy fox, you were lots of fun while you lasted!
IT'S SUPERDOG!!! And the full picture Hello happy boy! Can you spot Kasper?? There he is!! He is just oozing happiness here... And two pics of Zoey destroying foxy fox...goodbye foxy fox, you were lots of fun while you lasted!
Posted by Red in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2013-05-15 11:25:30
Posted By: chief chickenOf course he looks happier - he's smiling! Does Zoe come back all right when you let her off lead? Yes, her recall is really good - she was playing off-lead with a Beagle for about 20 minutes the other day and every time I called her she came running!! I was very impressed with her, she did way better than the adult Beagle did Posted By: KatebThey shouldn't be charging you to remove stitches anyway - should be in with the cost of the op. glad he's all healed up and yes he does look happier! Two appts were included in the operation fee, but to have stitches out would have been a third (unnecessary) appt which we would have had to pay for! Posted By: LynnWKasper does look a great deal happier than he di...
Posted By: chief chickenOf course he looks happier - he's smiling! Does Zoe come back all right when you let her off lead? Yes, her recall is really good - she was playing off-lead with a Beagle for about 20 minutes the other day and every time I called her she came running!! I was very impressed with her, she did way better than the adult Beagle did Posted By: KatebThey shouldn't be charging you to remove stitches anyway - should be in with the cost of the op. glad he's all healed up and yes he does look happier! Two appts were included in the operation fee, but to have stitches out would have been a third (unnecessary) appt which we would have had to pay for! Posted By: LynnWKasper does look a great deal happier than he di...
Posted by LynnW in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2013-05-14 18:33:17
Kasper does look a great deal happier than he did with that cone on. He's a sweetheart, even if he is a little goofy..would you want him any other way?
Kasper does look a great deal happier than he did with that cone on. He's a sweetheart, even if he is a little goofy..would you want him any other way?
Posted by Kateb in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2013-05-13 19:47:01
I'm sure they will. Good to see a happy ending!
I'm sure they will. Good to see a happy ending!
Posted by Kateb in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2013-05-13 19:45:35
They shouldn't be charging you to remove stitches anyway - should be in with the cost of the op. glad he's all healed up and yes he does look happier!
They shouldn't be charging you to remove stitches anyway - should be in with the cost of the op. glad he's all healed up and yes he does look happier!
Posted by chief chicken in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2013-05-13 16:00:46
Of course he looks happier - he's smiling! Does Zoe come back all right when you let her off lead?
Of course he looks happier - he's smiling! Does Zoe come back all right when you let her off lead?
Posted by Red in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2013-05-13 15:40:43
And the video of their first playtime http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCW-zL2QqFw&feature=youtu.be
And the video of their first playtime http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCW-zL2QqFw&feature=youtu.be
Posted by Red in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2013-05-13 14:40:39
And some pics from Zoey's walk this mornin' Alert dog! We used the moor to cut through to a little park / forest we know about Which is very pretty! And as there was nobody to get jumped on, ZOEY GOT TO GO OFF-LEAD! Yahoo! There were lots of good sniffs to explore It's only small but when you join it on to another walk it's big enough
And some pics from Zoey's walk this mornin' Alert dog! We used the moor to cut through to a little park / forest we know about Which is very pretty! And as there was nobody to get jumped on, ZOEY GOT TO GO OFF-LEAD! Yahoo! There were lots of good sniffs to explore It's only small but when you join it on to another walk it's big enough
Posted by Red in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2013-05-13 14:33:59
Kasper's cone is off!!! He had all the stitches out within minutes too so the wound is all done and dusted now! Sheesh, and they wanted us to go in so they could remove his stitches, even though they would've dissolved and they know how fearful Kasper is...*cough* money grabbers *cough*! To be fair our vet didn't once say we should have them removed, she said he would have them out himself. I love our vet! Does he look happier?? (no, he just looks goofy...)
Kasper's cone is off!!! He had all the stitches out within minutes too so the wound is all done and dusted now! Sheesh, and they wanted us to go in so they could remove his stitches, even though they would've dissolved and they know how fearful Kasper is...*cough* money grabbers *cough*! To be fair our vet didn't once say we should have them removed, she said he would have them out himself. I love our vet! Does he look happier?? (no, he just looks goofy...)
Posted by Red in HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOBHNA! on 2013-05-13 14:32:43
Happy Birthday! :)
Happy Birthday! :)
Posted by chief chicken in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2013-05-12 18:20:25
Oh that's such good news, Kate! I hope they'll love eachother!
Oh that's such good news, Kate! I hope they'll love eachother!
Posted by chief chicken in Derby Peregrine Falcons 2013 on 2013-05-12 18:17:48
A peregrine falcon egg has just hatched on top of Bucks County Council's county hall. I wondered at the falcons'lack of taste in nesting there, but I suppose they don't have to look at the dreadful monstrosity if they're on top of it... The Derby chicks are so pretty - hard to believe they'll grow up to be streamlined and elegant with hooky beaks! :)
A peregrine falcon egg has just hatched on top of Bucks County Council's county hall. I wondered at the falcons'lack of taste in nesting there, but I suppose they don't have to look at the dreadful monstrosity if they're on top of it... The Derby chicks are so pretty - hard to believe they'll grow up to be streamlined and elegant with hooky beaks! :)
Posted by ollie in UK in Derby Peregrine Falcons 2013 on 2013-05-12 11:21:47
Three lovely white fluffy chicks now. Just one to hatch. Parents revving up with the feeding. Mum just served up pidgeon (wonder if it's that same one?) It is beautiful to see their tenderness when feeding those tiny beaks.
Three lovely white fluffy chicks now. Just one to hatch. Parents revving up with the feeding. Mum just served up pidgeon (wonder if it's that same one?) It is beautiful to see their tenderness when feeding those tiny beaks.
Posted by LynnW in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2013-05-12 00:25:32
Kate, that is wonderful news, so happy they found another kitty to love!!!
Kate, that is wonderful news, so happy they found another kitty to love!!!
Posted by Kateb in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2013-05-11 20:50:10
I'm going to put some good news here because it relates to my earlier rant! The lady that was going to have Desmond came in today ... to show her daughter their new cat! He is currently called Darwin but is being renamed Mr Cat. He is the double of the cat in Breakfast at Tiffany's, which the lady had been watching on the morning and decided she'd go to rehoming and see who was in. The deputy manager took her to see him and she fell in love. He's a big ginger boy with a fantastic personality. Needs a tooth removing but should be home with them before the end of the month.
I'm going to put some good news here because it relates to my earlier rant! The lady that was going to have Desmond came in today ... to show her daughter their new cat! He is currently called Darwin but is being renamed Mr Cat. He is the double of the cat in Breakfast at Tiffany's, which the lady had been watching on the morning and decided she'd go to rehoming and see who was in. The deputy manager took her to see him and she fell in love. He's a big ginger boy with a fantastic personality. Needs a tooth removing but should be home with them before the end of the month.
Posted by Kateb in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2013-05-11 20:28:12
Call the dog catcher if your council has one. She's chipped so they'll return her, but you can make a point of telling them its the second time.
Call the dog catcher if your council has one. She's chipped so they'll return her, but you can make a point of telling them its the second time.
Posted by Red in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2013-05-11 17:21:53
Yeah, she's a goofball alright... :)
Yeah, she's a goofball alright... :)
Posted by Red in Carrots and Bananas, what's your rant for the day? on 2013-05-11 17:21:09
rant: Minnie, the dog we found straying and took to the vets that time, is straying again. In our garden this time. Really really annoyed at her owners, and we can't get her on lead and take her anywhere this time as a) it's a Saturday and b) there's nothing we can do with our dogs.
rant: Minnie, the dog we found straying and took to the vets that time, is straying again. In our garden this time. Really really annoyed at her owners, and we can't get her on lead and take her anywhere this time as a) it's a Saturday and b) there's nothing we can do with our dogs.
Posted by Kateb in Post Yer Pics! on 2013-05-10 20:11:18
The parent or a baby? Maybe she's sitting on eggs and can't chase you off so is trying to scare you! Does the RSPB web site have a forum or contact page you could post a question on?
The parent or a baby? Maybe she's sitting on eggs and can't chase you off so is trying to scare you! Does the RSPB web site have a forum or contact page you could post a question on?
Posted by chief chicken in Post Yer Pics! on 2013-05-10 19:43:22
Perhaps it was your presence that was worrying it. I don't think you're supposed to go near nesting birds at all.
Perhaps it was your presence that was worrying it. I don't think you're supposed to go near nesting birds at all.
Posted by ollie in UK in Derby Peregrine Falcons 2013 on 2013-05-10 19:26:39
Having a quick peek to see the chick having it's supper and notice that one of the eggs has pipped, so another chick soon!
Having a quick peek to see the chick having it's supper and notice that one of the eggs has pipped, so another chick soon!
Posted by george in Post Yer Pics! on 2013-05-10 17:03:30
hi guys i was wondering if any of you had any knowledge on other birds such as blue tits? i was jmust wondering about this because i have a nest (nest box) and it is in use by... BLUE TITS! and i just went and checked on it earlier (under rspb guidlines-ofcourse!) and it was circling its head like it was crazy and im worried its in trouble and what shoukld i do to help?
hi guys i was wondering if any of you had any knowledge on other birds such as blue tits? i was jmust wondering about this because i have a nest (nest box) and it is in use by... BLUE TITS! and i just went and checked on it earlier (under rspb guidlines-ofcourse!) and it was circling its head like it was crazy and im worried its in trouble and what shoukld i do to help?
Posted by ollie in UK in Derby Peregrine Falcons 2013 on 2013-05-10 11:07:35
I can see an eggshell at the front of the nest. One of the eggs has gone all soft and fluffy – we have a chick!
I can see an eggshell at the front of the nest. One of the eggs has gone all soft and fluffy – we have a chick!
Posted by ollie in UK in HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOBHNA! on 2013-05-10 10:31:41
I really hope you see all this Shobhna! We do miss you and will raise a glass to our friendship. Happy Birthday.
I really hope you see all this Shobhna! We do miss you and will raise a glass to our friendship. Happy Birthday.
Posted by LynnW in HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOBHNA! on 2013-05-10 05:06:06
I hope you have a wonderful day!!!
I hope you have a wonderful day!!!
Posted by Kateb in HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOBHNA! on 2013-05-09 20:12:51
Ooo a biggie is it! Have a great one!
Ooo a biggie is it! Have a great one!
Posted by Kateb in Post Yer Pics! on 2013-05-09 20:11:38
Neither do I Lynn. I think they have something appealing about them, and the more you practice the more you will be able to hone your talent! (Another string to your bow!)
Neither do I Lynn. I think they have something appealing about them, and the more you practice the more you will be able to hone your talent! (Another string to your bow!)
Posted by chief chicken in Cute lambs playing! on 2013-05-09 17:59:21
Posted by chief chicken in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2013-05-09 17:57:13
Mad as a badger. But lovely with it!
Mad as a badger. But lovely with it!
Posted by chief chicken in HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOBHNA! on 2013-05-09 17:56:01
...and it's a round number one! Have a brilliant day and drink LOTS of grape juice...
...and it's a round number one! Have a brilliant day and drink LOTS of grape juice...
Posted by LynnW in A big welcome to a little pup! on 2013-05-09 00:25:34
That is one goofy little puppy, Red.
That is one goofy little puppy, Red.
Posted by LynnW in Derby Peregrine Falcons 2013 on 2013-05-09 00:22:25
That must have been one dumb pigeon to get that close to a Peregrine falcon. Maybe it was suicidal.
That must have been one dumb pigeon to get that close to a Peregrine falcon. Maybe it was suicidal.
Posted by LynnW in Post Yer Pics! on 2013-05-09 00:18:21
I don't think they look like kids drawings, Red. I think they are brilliant!
I don't think they look like kids drawings, Red. I think they are brilliant!
the day to day life in the hencam coop
I'm not dead!
posted by Neil, 19 January 2012, 2:44pm
I'm not dead!
posted by Neil, 19 January 2012, 2:44pm
Sorry about the lack of updates, no reason other than we've had a hectic last few weeks / months!
The girls are still quite happy in the coop - they've been frozen, blown by gale force winds and rained on but they've weathered the err... weather and are still with us, thank god!
Happy to see that the forum is going from strength to strength and it's you our users which are to thank for this - it's becoming a great resource for everything chickeny from general keeping tips to care and emergency info, as well as having plenty of discussions with nothing to do with hens. :-)
The following might sound like sales spiele but it's true I promise!
In other news, my dad is a heavy smoker and is always getting hassled by us to stop, he promised before he retired that he would when he finished work (it was the stress at work, see?)
Anyway, I'm sure you can guess, but now he's retired he smokes even more of the things than ever, probably because he has more free time on his hands!
We're concerned not only for his health but my mum's and it upsets my mum too because of the redecorating due to nicotine stains, their grandkids don't like to go due to the smell and the smoke gives Helen asthma when we visit etc etc.
So I've just bought him an electronic cigarette which apparently is a lot cleaner and safer whilst still giving him the nicotine he craves whilst he's "cutting down" (yeah right).
A few of the people here at work have bought them and reviews have been positive (plus someone gave me a discount code that reduces the full kit's price from £39.99 to £9.99!)
If anyone wants to try one (and apparently the kit you get is the equivalent of 5 packs of cigs for £9.99, plus you can buy refills cheaply), just go to the e-cig website and when checking out enter the discount code "NYRS" for £30 off.
Let us know how it works out for you in the forum or by email!