Hey, chitlins!
Because I just can't help myself, I bought 7 beautiful pullets today. Pullets are hens, aka girl chickens. Five different varieties, and all of their names have vanished from my memory. Wait, there are two barred rock, and they shall be black and white. Otherwise, the other five are assorted non-white hens.
They are ensconced in a cage in the kitchen for the time being, with Zander and Princess properly abjured from messing with them.
Sweetie told me tonight, that although he is seldom home, he does love me to bring home my various creatures, especially chickens. Love you!
The new renters are so awesome! Before they have even moved in, they have done so much work on the house! You go Girls! They have pulled out the old tub and surround, and repaired the drain. Then, it was discovered that the drain from the tub just sort of petered out into the ground.
Jayzus!
They emailed me, saying that they hoped Sweetie was not responsible. I can gladly say that he was not. But still, it only reinforces my opinion of the local population. It is not good.
Oh well, it is a minor thing really, to pipe the grey water to the sewer.
Fuzzarelly is Back
Monday, March 08, 2010
Saturday, March 06, 2010
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Yield!
And still, Tutu lives. He is totally immobile and the only things still working is his food intake and output systems and his lungs. Bless his little heart.
We are keeping him in a large plastic bin on the kitchen table. Both dogs seem oblivious to him, and that is a good thing.
I spoon-feed him water, and offer him apple and banana pieces. And today, I gave him the last of the Cherry Flavored Children's Benadryl and so he is even more placid.
I can only hope that my last days are so comfortable.
Weather is warming, highs in the mid-50ºs forecast for the weekend. The daffodils have risen, and there are pregnant blooms laying and waiting.
My hands froze so badly this morning tending the bunnies, that they positively hurt when I ran warm water over them. Jiminy Cricket! I now have two buyers interested in Fuzzarelly. Other things in my life are also good, thanks for asking.
Also, I am kicking the combined asses of my sister-in-law and my brother-in-law at Scrabble on facebook. They are such worthy opponents! Our total games are almost equally divided between each pair. And I am so Secretly Pleased to beat them.
We are keeping him in a large plastic bin on the kitchen table. Both dogs seem oblivious to him, and that is a good thing.
I spoon-feed him water, and offer him apple and banana pieces. And today, I gave him the last of the Cherry Flavored Children's Benadryl and so he is even more placid.
I can only hope that my last days are so comfortable.
Weather is warming, highs in the mid-50ºs forecast for the weekend. The daffodils have risen, and there are pregnant blooms laying and waiting.
My hands froze so badly this morning tending the bunnies, that they positively hurt when I ran warm water over them. Jiminy Cricket! I now have two buyers interested in Fuzzarelly. Other things in my life are also good, thanks for asking.
Also, I am kicking the combined asses of my sister-in-law and my brother-in-law at Scrabble on facebook. They are such worthy opponents! Our total games are almost equally divided between each pair. And I am so Secretly Pleased to beat them.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Monday, March 01, 2010
Brave New World
MY PLAN
From my fitness diary:
"MARCH
February 28 – Commenced eksercise regime with 15 0z. cans of beans for weights, which I thought was ridiculously light. Ha! Felt achy all over 6 hours later, not painful, just achy.
Also began eating plan, 1600 calories a day. I had forgotten how much food that is. No booze.
March 1 – A little achy, but not bad at all. No workout today."
I am following the book, Strong Women Stay Slim, by Dr. Miriam E. Nelson. The workout is very sensible and I will start aerobics in two weeks, and the food plan is also sensible. Not about counting calories at all, but rather, eating a variety of good food. She has such an encouraging attitude.
My BMI is 32, which is horrible. My goal, in ten weeks, is to have that down to 30, which is merely overweight.
Also? Tutu? He lives. Still! I gave him enough Benadryl to fell a 6-year-old, and he just slept it off. I am keeping him close, as he is almost totally immobile, and feed him banana and water, and I pet him.
My business may have found a buyer, much sooner than I thought. A very good person who would give them the care that I cannot. So, things are looking up.
Outside, the roosters are mounting the hens, trying to shake those eggs out, and the male bunnies are even friskier than usual. The temps this week are forecast to be 40º and above during the day, and only slightly below freezing at night.
This visible light is 12 hours. Looks like we've turned the corner.
From my fitness diary:
"MARCH
February 28 – Commenced eksercise regime with 15 0z. cans of beans for weights, which I thought was ridiculously light. Ha! Felt achy all over 6 hours later, not painful, just achy.
Also began eating plan, 1600 calories a day. I had forgotten how much food that is. No booze.
March 1 – A little achy, but not bad at all. No workout today."
I am following the book, Strong Women Stay Slim, by Dr. Miriam E. Nelson. The workout is very sensible and I will start aerobics in two weeks, and the food plan is also sensible. Not about counting calories at all, but rather, eating a variety of good food. She has such an encouraging attitude.
My BMI is 32, which is horrible. My goal, in ten weeks, is to have that down to 30, which is merely overweight.
Also? Tutu? He lives. Still! I gave him enough Benadryl to fell a 6-year-old, and he just slept it off. I am keeping him close, as he is almost totally immobile, and feed him banana and water, and I pet him.
My business may have found a buyer, much sooner than I thought. A very good person who would give them the care that I cannot. So, things are looking up.
Outside, the roosters are mounting the hens, trying to shake those eggs out, and the male bunnies are even friskier than usual. The temps this week are forecast to be 40º and above during the day, and only slightly below freezing at night.
This visible light is 12 hours. Looks like we've turned the corner.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Not for children under two years of age.
I am sitting here, with poor Tutu in my lap. He has been mysteriously paralyzed in the hind quarters for several months. (Same thing happened to Grumpy Jr. at about the same time, but he died quickly.) Tutu has been eating, drinking, and altogether getting along okay until a couple of days ago, when I noticed a sudden decline in him. To the point where he couldn't really motivate around at all, and he was just laying on his side.
I have just fed him several syringes of liquid, cherry flavored Benadryl, and he is resting and calm.
He will probably pass on in a little while, very comfortably.
I hate this.
Last two nights, I have dreamed of dead and dying bunnies.
I have just fed him several syringes of liquid, cherry flavored Benadryl, and he is resting and calm.
He will probably pass on in a little while, very comfortably.
I hate this.
Last two nights, I have dreamed of dead and dying bunnies.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Business for Sale
Business for Sale
After much soul searching and deliberation, I have decided to sell my business, Fuzzarelly Fibers.
The sale includes:
about 20 angora bunnies
their cages and feeding supplies
their grooming and health supplies
a Pat Green triple carder, new in Feb 09
several pounds of raw and dyed fiber
the fuzzarelly.com website, paid through this year
the good name of Fuzzarelly Fibers
I have worked hard to establish my business, which is a viable business, but I can no longer keep up with the bunnies needs and my own needs.
$4000 Serious inquires only, please.
After much soul searching and deliberation, I have decided to sell my business, Fuzzarelly Fibers.
The sale includes:
about 20 angora bunnies
their cages and feeding supplies
their grooming and health supplies
a Pat Green triple carder, new in Feb 09
several pounds of raw and dyed fiber
the fuzzarelly.com website, paid through this year
the good name of Fuzzarelly Fibers
I have worked hard to establish my business, which is a viable business, but I can no longer keep up with the bunnies needs and my own needs.
$4000 Serious inquires only, please.
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