Up until a few years ago, I always lived with a doberman pincher. Unlike the stereotypical vicious guard dog that movies make them out to be, dobermen are quite sweet! My first dog was very quiet and laid back. She would greet people at the door, and although she may have looked "scary" to strangers, she never would bite. I must say that she was a good "burglar" alarm, however, she was no match to my second doberman. But of course, this one was extremely sweet and fun loving, as well as very energetic.
My family had to do
Archive for June, 2008
The Transition – Part 2
by Michele June 19th, 2008 | Baby Animals, Birds, ChickensYesterday was a beautiful June day with highs in the upper 80s and passing clouds. The forecast for the evening called for cloudy skies and lows in the 50s. With this good forecast it seemed the appropriate time to have the chicks become full-time outdoor birds.
Besides the change in weather, returning the chicks to their two indoor bins had become more difficult. First, there would be the chase to capture all eighteen. Plus, every night there was a new combination of birds in each pen, which caused a few “chick fights”.
So, as the sun started to set
Transitioning to the New Home
by Michele June 17th, 2008 | Baby Animals, Birds, Chickens, Farming
As a mom of four, I am used to the demands, worries, and joys of parenting. The after-work hours revolve around the needs of the kids: softball games, track meets, playdates, etc. Unbeknownst to me, the addition of our chicks would make me the mother of 22!
Having these 18 fluffy, then feathered, babies in our lives has multiplied my mom concerns. Did they still need their heat lamp? Would there be enough food in each bin while we were at work for the day?
In the past five weeks, I have watched my eighteen babies grow
Having these 18 fluffy, then feathered, babies in our lives has multiplied my mom concerns. Did they still need their heat lamp? Would there be enough food in each bin while we were at work for the day?
In the past five weeks, I have watched my eighteen babies grow
An Escape, A Rescue, and a Jail Break – A Week in the Chicken Saga
by TK June 10th, 2008 | Birds, Chickens
In the world of raising chickens from hatchlings, there are many changes that happen in any given week. But this was a week of dramatic change and, dare I say it, adventure!
Let's start with last Sunday. In New Hampshire, the weather was very nice last Sunday, so I made the decision to take the bin of chicks outside, so they could start to get familiar with their eventual home and life in the great outdoors. I was working in the yard and doing odd chores, so I left the bin in the front of the house
Let's start with last Sunday. In New Hampshire, the weather was very nice last Sunday, so I made the decision to take the bin of chicks outside, so they could start to get familiar with their eventual home and life in the great outdoors. I was working in the yard and doing odd chores, so I left the bin in the front of the house
You have a pet WHAT?!
by Jacob P. June 3rd, 2008 | Reptiles
Yes, it's true, I really do have a pet Leopard Gecko. He is the world's cutest, most lovable, and friendliest reptile. And he's named Harry Potter.
He is a regular in the living room at eight 'o clock. Every night at eight I bring him down and put him on my shoulder. He loves this because it allows him to explore the living room. He doesn't mind being held or stroked as long as you don't squeeze him. Only one warning: he WILL jump!!
He is a beautiful mix of colors and patterns. His under
He is a regular in the living room at eight 'o clock. Every night at eight I bring him down and put him on my shoulder. He loves this because it allows him to explore the living room. He doesn't mind being held or stroked as long as you don't squeeze him. Only one warning: he WILL jump!!
He is a beautiful mix of colors and patterns. His under
