fuzzi's "Gardens and Chickens...and Goats? Oh My!" Journal and More Thread

[murphysranch]

I'm sooooo sorry. We sure do love them!

 

[Baymule]

Poor girl. There is no way to explain to a dog that their beloved is not coming home. I know this was tough for you.

 

[fuzzi]

We brought Cleo back in the house before we buried her, so Debbie would be aware of the situation. Poor Debbie, Cleo's been her best friend since we brought her inside as a 4 week old kitten.

 

[canesisters]

I'm so sorry

 

[farmerjan]

So, very sorry for you. She probably was ready as vet said, besides the not feeling, doing good; they can't understand why someone does not come back that is "their person"... I hope that Debbie can adjust too.
It will be tough for you to make another transition soo soon.

 

[Mini Horses]

So sorry. But they do grieve! Losing "her person" just escalated the unknown health issue brewing, plus age.

 

[fuzzi]

I have let my "rescue" friend know that I am ready for a successor for Cleo. I don't like being without a dog. They have lots of adorable puppies...but I don't want a puppy, I feel it's not fair to keep it crated while I am at work.

The Right One will turn up.



Today's To Do list has been started.

Hoop Coop #2 List (not necessarily in order):
1. Paint metal wall with Rust-Oleum
2. Mount metal wall
3. HWC over hoop coop
4. Wirebrush tin roof
5. Make doorframe
6. Make door (cattle panel?)

There's a 5'x7' severely stained rug outside, I might see if I can get it on top of the tarp end of Hoop Coop #1. The feral cats have been climbing on top of HC1, and I can see holes in the tarp from their claws. In the past I've used old carpet in the yard as weed block, but after yellow jackets made colonies underneath carpeting the last two years I don't think I want to do that again. I also don't want to add anything to the landfill unless necessary, so...why not try reusing that carpet as a roof cover?

An Arctic Blast is forecast for later in the week, so these tasks for today are essential:
1. Cover newly planted vegetable bed with plastic
2. Clean out and refill rubber tub waterer

I'd like to do a dump run, but it may not happen this week.

 

[Mini Horses]

Yep, I'm looking at that coming "possible heavy snow" mid week

 

[Baymule]

Since this is to be a permanent coop, unlike my piece of crap coop, you might consider using tin to cover the top. Yes, you would have to go buy it, yes you would have to buy 1x4’s to put on the inside and screw the tin to. It would take you on the outside and probably your son on the inside. But it would be permanent and much better than a tarp.

 

[fuzzi]

... Today's To Do list has been started.

Hoop Coop #2 List (not necessarily in order):
1. Paint metal wall with Rust-Oleum
2. Mount metal wall
3. HWC over hoop coop
4. Wirebrush tin roof
5. Make doorframe
6. Make door (cattle panel?)
...
An Arctic Blast is forecast for later in the week, so these tasks for today are essential:
1. Cover newly planted vegetable bed with plastic
2. Clean out and refill rubber tub waterer

It was only 40° when I headed outside, but I started working anyway.

1. Paint metal wall with Rust-Oleum
2. Mount metal wall

and

1. Cover newly planted vegetable bed with plastic
2. Clean out and refill rubber tub waterer

It's not quite 2pm, but it's been five hours and I am feeling beat. I think I have earned a break.