fortheloveofgoats journal, Jumpin chickens!

[fortheloveofgoats]

I was wondering, what is the best layer/meat bird? Is there such a thing as a rooster that doesn't crow much, is nice especially with kids, protects the hens? What do you guys use for feeders/water? Thank you. DH and I talked, he said that I can get some chickens. He knows it's not the goats that I want, but when we get the whole thing hopefully figured out with the van, we can get it figured out with the goats. I was also wondering, now that I am on the topic. What is better? To start off with a bottle baby or a pregnant doe? Thank you. Hope you guys have a great day! Take care and have a great weekend. Oh and what does your chicken coop look like? Nest boxes? We have had chickens before, just want to see if there are better ideas then what we had in the past.

My friend has a Buff Orp rooster that is the nicest thing ever. He has a loooowwww mellow crow and he will sit on your lap If invited. He is the only rooster and was raised with love and affection and I want him! I say buff. They're great for laying and some people do meat.

Wonderful, thank you. I will do some research on them today.

 

[that's*satyrical]

Sorry to hear this. I hope you get your goaties soon.

 

[20kidsonhill]

Well I am ready to cry and pull my hair out and pack my bags and leave for a couple of days. Just got the van back. My mechanic said that the guy should be fixing all the problems for free. If not, we are looking at a huge bill. He has to pull the engine out. There is a lot wrong. Talked to the guy that we bought it from and he can't help until Monday because he is in Hawaii. Not fair. I can't get my goats, but he can go to Hawaii?
To make matters worse, PB is losing more hair. One side of her face is almost completely bald. I am trying to get a hold of the vet, so I can see when we can come in again.
DH and I are having problems. We got into a big fight. So I am just falling apart. So sorry to tell a pour me story. I will give you guys an update, sounds like on fricken Monday.

so frustrating for you.

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

Sorry to hear this. I hope you get your goaties soon.

Thank you, that is much appreciated. I hope so too.

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

Well I am ready to cry and pull my hair out and pack my bags and leave for a couple of days. Just got the van back. My mechanic said that the guy should be fixing all the problems for free. If not, we are looking at a huge bill. He has to pull the engine out. There is a lot wrong. Talked to the guy that we bought it from and he can't help until Monday because he is in Hawaii. Not fair. I can't get my goats, but he can go to Hawaii?
To make matters worse, PB is losing more hair. One side of her face is almost completely bald. I am trying to get a hold of the vet, so I can see when we can come in again.
DH and I are having problems. We got into a big fight. So I am just falling apart. So sorry to tell a pour me story. I will give you guys an update, sounds like on fricken Monday.

so frustrating for you.

Thank you, it really is. What helps is talking to you guys and getting help or hugs.

 

[TTs Chicks]

maybe the guy you got it from will do the right thing ? We can hope/pray that he does . . . life isn't fair I know and some days I feel like giving up on everything, but when I stop and think about all the things I am blessed with (usually because someone has reminded me ) I start to calm down and then I start a new scheme/plan

Thank you. I hope that he does the right thing too. You are right, I am blessed with what I have, thank you for reminding me. O like the new scheme/plan idea too. Thank you very much, you brought a smile to my face this morning.

Glad I could help, I've been there a few times

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

maybe the guy you got it from will do the right thing ? We can hope/pray that he does . . . life isn't fair I know and some days I feel like giving up on everything, but when I stop and think about all the things I am blessed with (usually because someone has reminded me ) I start to calm down and then I start a new scheme/plan

Thank you. I hope that he does the right thing too. You are right, I am blessed with what I have, thank you for reminding me. O like the new scheme/plan idea too. Thank you very much, you brought a smile to my face this morning.

Glad I could help, I've been there a few times

It's frustrating beyond belief isn't it? I hope that this is the last time that I have to go through this. It seems you get to have a choice go to the lot and be takin by a dealer or go through a personal owner and be takin by them. I think it makes it harder when you think that there are honest people out there, and then you find out.. nope. Don't get me wrong, I know that there are honest people, I think that it's just getting harder to find them these days. Everyone is out for money.

 

[fortheloveofgoats]

I am so excited, we went and bought 4 chicks today! I will post pictures soon!

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

I am so excited, we went and bought 4 chicks today! I will post pictures soon!

YAH! WHAT BREED! I had a funny feeling that would happen. I was impatient for chicks so I ran and got rabbits. Back when I had no \farm animals.

 

[SmallFarmGirl]

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