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posted by Neil, 8 May 2013, 2:00pm [more]
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
RIP Foxy...who's next? Kasp looked as though he were flying!
Cheers chicken! Still going; Phase IX was yesterday...
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!
My best is that I feel happy and peaceful from inside out. Things make me laugh and giggle all the time.
Happy belated birthday cc. X x
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........ :) :) :)
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!
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: 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...
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?
I'm sure they will. Good to see a happy ending!
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!
Of course he looks happier - he's smiling! Does Zoe come back all right when you let her off lead?
And the video of their first playtime http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCW-zL2QqFw&feature=youtu.be
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
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...)
Happy Birthday! :)
Oh that's such good news, Kate! I hope they'll love eachother!
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! :)
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.
Kate, that is wonderful news, so happy they found another kitty to love!!!
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.
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.
Yeah, she's a goofball alright... :)
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.
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?
Perhaps it was your presence that was worrying it. I don't think you're supposed to go near nesting birds at all.
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!
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?
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 really hope you see all this Shobhna! We do miss you and will raise a glass to our friendship. Happy Birthday.
I hope you have a wonderful day!!!
Ooo a biggie is it! Have a great one!
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!)
Mad as a badger. But lovely with it!
...and it's a round number one! Have a brilliant day and drink LOTS of grape juice...
That is one goofy little puppy, Red.
That must have been one dumb pigeon to get that close to a Peregrine falcon. Maybe it was suicidal.
I don't think they look like kids drawings, Red. I think they are brilliant!
Thanks, although I think they look more like kid's drawings LOL! Here's one I drew with pencils though And a bully in rescue...I love drawing even if I am no good at it
In a way I'm glad they didn't take him home as the vet bill was huge. They loved him - that was evident from their visits - but yes, not as bad as having him home then having to lose him so quickly. I think they will come and choose another cat when they're ready.
Must've been the pigeon's lucky day!!!
I like the red Zoey one, and the first Kasper one. They're like pictures you get in a gallery - 'modern art'.
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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
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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.
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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.
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