Well crap...

TomK · Post by **TomK** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 11:07 pm

Thanks everyone..it does suck...but OC just might have a solution for me..

Post by **WLLady** » Fri Apr 15, 2016 11:19 pm

Aw crap. I agree....

Poultryprincess · Post by **Poultryprincess** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 12:15 am

He looks like a Handsome rooster....He's crowing "to You"

Flat Rock Farm · Post by **Flat Rock Farm** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 7:53 am

Oh crap is right. My chickens no longer free range, they have a fenced outside run. My dog will kill them any chance she gets, have had a couple fly over the fencing never to been seen again. She eats some of it and then bury's them for me to find at some point down the road............

Sounds like a good deal from OC :wink:

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 7:56 am

Sometimes misfortune isn't- a while back when things were tough a friend sent me this video, based on a Zen Buddhist Taoist (oops thanks Tom) story- and this was a life changing video for me, sounds hokey, but now I think differently.
Alan Watts and the story of the Chinese farmer- 2:20 min video

SandyM · Post by **SandyM** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 8:15 am

I was thinking the same thing Robbie. Look at it this way Tom, no more attacks from Earl from behind or at all. Sounds like OC's offer is one that shouldn't be refused. Unfortunate event, but Otis just needs a watchful eye and now you know his limits :)

As we all know, Dogs are individuals and should be individually assessed for each situation. Personally I didn't worry about Cinder. If she was eating and the chickens came over (raw diet) she would leave her food and come find me. Cinder would carry the ducklings gently and drop them in the pool. They climbed on her and she clearly mothered them. Drake just wants to play and is a bit too big to play with ducklings lol. Drake, if he has food and a chicken comes the chicken is going to get a growl. Chickens don't understand growls so it's my job to make sure Drake has the space and opportunity to eat without chickens stalking him. No food, Drake is great, but Drake still gets a watchful eye.

TomK · Post by **TomK** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 4:08 pm

Well, new boy on the farm....thank you OC for your hospitality and it was a delight to meet you, finally....beautiful setup you have there....i'm getting the new addition settled in the florida room for a week or two then out to meet the girls....getting some eggs all set up in the 'bator so here's my fingers crossed for that to be successful...grand day all in all....and the coffee cake was delish... :running-chicken:

Post by **Killerbunny** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 4:17 pm

Yay I'm so pleased. The girls will be happy too!

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 4:50 pm

Fabulous! I just love a happy ending!

Ontario Chick · Post by **Ontario Chick** » Sat Apr 16, 2016 4:56 pm

It was a pleasure meeting you and MJ, there certainly was some kind of "karma" at work.
After having a little "reality check" brought on by Rosse's post, I have decided it's time to.... not exactly scale down, but definitely stop expanding.
The original plan was to use "Big boy" now "Tom's Boy"

for F3 next year, but line has to be drawn somewhere, so I decided to let him go and start advertising him on Monday.
Then I saw Tom's post........I mean seriously, what are the chances???? :)