Coffee anyone ?

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Wet, bedraggled a little. All came running for feed, feeders were out. I put some sections of feed out on the ground so they could all get some, then dumped feed into the feeders. Got to go get more and will get some shavings to put in shelter as the leaf/grass is just getting smushy. Plus they do very little scratching around so the manure just sits on top. Got to get a rake to stir it up some, so that it doesn't get a layer on top with the manure..... they are definitely not very smart. But they are doing okay considering. Have lost a few more, but the ones running around are looking pretty hardy now. I would rather lose them now, before there is much feed in them, and get down to the hard core healthier ones....Next time around I will be in a much better shape to get them. Not going to get any through the winter if the knees are done. So, get this group under my belt, and then go from there. Plus, this is a different place that I got them from, so you get different "bugs"......Considering they got the worst possible start with the pouring rain the next day in the trailer, and the cold wind......
 

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They at least sound like they are settling in. They may not be the smartest things, but I have found them to have good dispositions. Throw that many chickens of any other breed together and they would peck each other to death.
 

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Coffee welcome today. I'm working a store not in my normal area today, hope it's not a hot mess! There are some, this time of year, that have had reps quit. This may be one :idunno I'm working several late jobs today.

News this AM had some area in NC that had heavy flood damage from this heavy rain. Didn't get the exact location but hope our NC family isn't there. It's a serious situation, roads and bridges collapse. Add these things to increasing Covid -- huge concerns.
 
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Had a hard time going to sleep but, once there, slept well. Coffee just freshly done. It's real good, have some! Just sipping along and contemplating my day off. It's pretty wet with all the rains earlier in week, heavy dew but, the sun is making a glorious appearance. Should dry up nicely in a few hours.

Pondering what I'll need and be able to do in next few days, farm wise...couple post holes to dig, it may be a touch too wet still. Standing water gone but wet several inches down. I'll figure it out.

This is goat auction day. :yesss: so I do plan to go there. I deserve a vacation day! I'll socialize, network, maybe buy something. Never know what will show up. Fun day. I won't be a seller today.
 

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Coffee is ready. Here lately I haven't had any "I must get this done NOW" chores to do. Kinda nice, but kinda at a loss. Hmmmm...... there is the house to clean...... nah, that's no fun. Maybe I'll spend time in the garden doing clean up. I have plenty to do, just nothing that I have to do NOW. Ahhhh...... I can slide off into the abyss of procrastination. :D =D
 
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