GREETINGS
CHRIS CONFIRMATION AND AN UNEXPECTED STOP
Yesterday my Son and his family and I went to the Confirmation of Chris. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed the gathering of families after the service. Cindy made the cake
We stopped to pick up their family cat Lilly Pad and were on our way home we saw an accident that had happened a few minutes before. It was a horrific accident with 2 people injured. My son who is a fire fighter and First Responder immediately got out to help. We all sat in the car hoping for good outcomes for the two people injured. It made me think of how we take things for granted in life. There were many people there who were EMT’s, First Responders and people directing traffic who just stopped to help. It took the police and other emergency personal time to get there after the first 911 call. It was teamwork in action, everyone working to keep these people comfortable. I am grateful for all the people who give their time and energy to help others in need.
GETTING THE CHICKENS OUT
Its time for the chicken s to all be out. Charlie and I have been working on the side area. The hawks and birds of prey are abundant this year. With warning going out to all with chickens, cats and dogs to carefully watch them. In face book today there was a smaller dog who was grabbed by and eagle but the eagle couldn’t lift it. The dog survived but will carry the scares both emotionally and physically. I have the area almost covered just a few more places to be secured. I hope to get them in the yard tomorrow. Today we will finish up and get the water and food dishes ready.
USEFUL ITEMS IN THE COOP
These four items I have found useful in the coop. A small spray bottle, a long handled kitty litter scoop a small covered trash can and a mirror. The spray bottle can be used here to stop roosters from attacking . It works well for Eddie, now all I have to do is show him the bottle and he goes on with his business. I have also used it to break up small arguments between hens. I use the kitty litter scoop to clean up the coop every morning. A 5 minute clean up keeps the coop fresh and saves on bedding. The mirror has served them well and is useful when a chicken has to be separated from the group. When Eddie was separated from the group he spent most of the day preening himself and talking to the big man in the mirror. I use the trash can to Collect the clean up . All four have proven their use and hang right inside the coop door.
OLIVE
A new hen will be arriving at the farm on Tuesday. She will have a few weeks in the side yarn pen and live in the dog house till she is acclimated to the other chickens. She is coming from a farm in Belchertown where she is alone. She is 4 and lays every other day in the summer. I am looking forward to the new addition.
Hope you have a wonderful day and many thanks for reading my blog. Carole
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