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  1. Callender Girl

    I need input! I have geese, ducks, roosters, hen, and a problem.[

    I am so sorry that you are having to rehome your birds. It's clearly heartbreaking for you. I would also worry that they would be not as well cared for by anyone else. I have only rehomed one bird -- a rooster that was totally out of control and now lives in a rooster flock at my...
  2. Callender Girl

    Hi I'm New Here but not new to Chickens 😂

    Glad you finally found your "voice" here. It's so much more fun to be able to join in the conversations. I like your answer to the favorite aspects question; you can talk to your chickens without judgment, but mine definitely judge me when I don't offer treats! :) Congratulations on being...
  3. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    Four inches of rain? Wow! I don't want that much because I would also have a flooded basement and full ditches. But my lawn is pretty brown and crunchy right now. And, I am quite tired of watering everything. I have learned during previous droughts that I have one of the deeper, more reliable...
  4. Callender Girl

    Vegans of BYC!!

    Reducing your intake of bird meat and eating the healthiest options you can find is admirable. And you are right about battery/factory farming. But, you may surprise yourself some day and change how you feel about what you eat.; I did. I used to think I would NEVER stop eating dairy-based...
  5. Callender Girl

    Duck Setup - What has been your best setup?

    Looks like home construction better start soon -- these little darlings are adorable and GROWING fast!
  6. Callender Girl

    I guess I'm only here for comfort

    I am very sorry about Bernadette's passing. Sometimes, you can figure out why, and sometimes, it remains a mystery. Nonetheless, it hurts every single time.
  7. Callender Girl

    First time baby chicks!

    It took me a long time and many tries to get rid of rats. I tried all the natural, non-lethal methods I could for as long as I could -- plugging the holes, using essential oils, adding hardware cloth to the dirt-floored coops, storing food in metal containers, feeding birds far away from their...
  8. Callender Girl

    First time baby chicks!

    Congrats on the hatching, and OH NO on the rat! Getting rid of rats was a major undertaking for me, and I hope you are able to disperse yours quickly. I won't bother with the lengthy list of reasons why you have to get rid of your intruder, but the sooner the better.
  9. Callender Girl

    Bantam hen still lonely?

    I have a Cochin Bantam hen who seems to scream for no apparent reason -- I think @azygous is right about some liking the sound of their own voice. Bantam hens can be quite fearless; mine run loose during the day with full-sized chickens, ducks and geese. Sally, the loud girl, is also feisty...
  10. Callender Girl

    Hello from Colorado (and North Carolina?)

    Congratulations on being able to go home and on your potential flock of chickens! Let us know when you've made the move and added your birds. It's fun to hear about others starting their flocks. Welcome to BYC and best wishes with all that's ahead!
  11. Callender Girl

    Hello all, New Chicken keeper here!

    Ask away! This is a great group of generous, experienced folks who love to share what they know. The last survivor of my original flock was a BO; they're easy to love. And, how can anyone resist the cuteness of Bantams? Welcome to BYC; let us know when you expand your flock!
  12. Callender Girl

    my intro to byc

    Sounds like you're on your way to a very pretty flock when all the new ones get their "big girl" feathers! Welcome to BYC; hope you enjoy being part of this community!
  13. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    How did the reunion go, Jim? Hope you "kids" had fun! Thanks for the advice on dropping the tree. Frank, who has a job in town, hasn't shown up yet. And, I'm okay with that. Yesterday, Carolyn and I installed a new fence out by the compost area -- and I use that term loosely because mostly it's...
  14. Callender Girl

    I've noticed your posts, too, and it's good to meet someone who thinks in similar ways! I hope...

    I've noticed your posts, too, and it's good to meet someone who thinks in similar ways! I hope we both keep looking for the positive and doing our best to work with nature, not against it.
  15. Callender Girl

    Bold Squirrel, Open Run

    I also keep my feed in metal garbage cans (caution: many of the new ones leak where the handles are fastened into the lids, so a hard rain can get in if you don't seal them). I won't harm squirrels, but I am tired of them digging into my garden, potted plants on the deck and leaving their...
  16. Callender Girl

    Hi everyone!

    I think your chickens should be very happy with your coop. Looks like you have done a good job with your online research. And, you've picked lovely breeds with the potential for some pretty egg baskets. Welcome to BYC!
  17. Callender Girl

    Runner Ducklings Joined our Madhouse!

    My breeder, sadly, is moving and getting out of the business. However, I have gotten two white runners from her. I didn't realize they were rare because I've only ever dealt with her, and I don't know anyone around here who has runners. Guess my girls are/were even more special than I thought!
  18. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    I applaud you, Jim, for your persistence. I shop at Menards regularly, my Jim even used to work part time there, but I have certainly dealt with some frustrating staff there. Once, I was in the area where they sell doors, locks, screens, all that. I couldn't find a sweep to install under my...
  19. Callender Girl

    Runner Ducklings Joined our Madhouse!

    Wish I could help. I was always AMAZED when my breeder could look at those little critters -- who often looked mighty similar to me -- and correctly predict what colors they would be. I just love the variety of possible colors!
  20. Callender Girl

    Dreaming of Spring Gardening in the Middle of a Wisconsin winter part 2

    The severe thunderstorm watch just expired. Don't know how much rain came down, but there was quite a thunder-and-lightning show that started at 4 a.m. Luckily, the dogs got outside to do their business minutes before the storm. Last week, I realized one of the driveway trees had seemingly died...
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