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by bikesandbirdsbob
02 Oct 2020, 19:42
Forum: Members Chicken Keeping Diaries
Topic: The Henpals Rainbow Bridge Log
Replies: 530
Views: 832614

Re: The Henpals Rainbow Bridge Log

Hi Found blue ring left no 11 ,dead on the floor died during the night . she I believe was one of Jacks hens and one of 6 . She had been no trouble to me and I am surprised to find her dead . My flock are now flying over the bridge to many times now. Sleep well with Penelope and Red . XXX Bob
by bikesandbirdsbob
29 Sep 2020, 22:38
Forum: Members Chicken Keeping Diaries
Topic: Louise's Chicken Diary
Replies: 333
Views: 359331

Re: Louise's Chicken Diary

I have three levels and they all stand sit lay where the like or the pecking order allows .
The ones that want a particular spot go to roost early to get it .
Bob
by bikesandbirdsbob
29 Sep 2020, 22:36
Forum: Members Chicken Keeping Diaries
Topic: My attempt to keep chickens.
Replies: 2471
Views: 623354

Re: My attempt to keep chickens.

Hi all , well freezer has suddenly come alive , out on the grass , pecking the grass for the water from the rain . Beaking into the pots , slugs eating . She is raiding the cat food , I have to feed her in a bowl so the cats get some . I have been giving her a large dose of Metcam which maybe is hel...
by bikesandbirdsbob
29 Sep 2020, 22:27
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: new normal '
Replies: 42
Views: 34518

Re: new normal '

Hi , Anyone that has a pension plan that they paid into for years and is planning or maybe soon forced to retire NEEDS to have a look and check its value . If it is invested in companies like most pension plans are , if healthy ones or world destroyers you may be surprised what they maybe worth . My...
by bikesandbirdsbob
28 Sep 2020, 23:53
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: new normal '
Replies: 42
Views: 34518

Re: new normal '

I think if I retire the job will disappear with me , also the pay will be different as there is 3 tiers of work force depending on start dates . Agree that pushing loads around is for fitter people but how many degrees do you need to do it . we work in different industries and my view of the world i...
by bikesandbirdsbob
28 Sep 2020, 23:35
Forum: Members Chicken Keeping Diaries
Topic: My attempt to keep chickens.
Replies: 2471
Views: 623354

Re: My attempt to keep chickens.

Hi all , well Freezer is back in the kitchen , wandering to the water bowl for dog / cats , strolling out the front door to inspect the flower pots and rummage in the grass for the daddy long legs (well that is what I call them from my youth ) . Though large she is still getting about . I have given...
by bikesandbirdsbob
28 Sep 2020, 23:21
Forum: Members Chicken Keeping Diaries
Topic: Louise's Chicken Diary
Replies: 333
Views: 359331

Re: Louise's Chicken Diary

As above is it a case of your feelings where she should sleep against her comfort zone . If safe does it matter much .
I guess she will win ,
Bob
by bikesandbirdsbob
27 Sep 2020, 18:21
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: new normal '
Replies: 42
Views: 34518

Re: new normal '

Hi firstly , I hate football with a passion . Therefore would not go to the park to watch children , it is a shame though that to enjoy children even in a egg and spoon race is a terrible reflection on our way of life . Education is a thing that I believe in . Media studies is one I cannot get my he...
by bikesandbirdsbob
25 Sep 2020, 04:52
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: Cheapest Petrol Prices in your Area
Replies: 88
Views: 181298

Re: Cheapest Petrol Prices in your Area

Hi , one place only 1.139
A127 1.148 and local Tesco 1.149 still.
Cosco is cheaper but cost as much saving fuel as getting it plus membership .
Bob
by bikesandbirdsbob
24 Sep 2020, 22:50
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: New green normal
Replies: 15
Views: 19108

Re: New green normal

Hi , I must throw my 10 pence worth in . Working from home . 2 type of work Those that could and those that have no chance (Factory workers etc . If I took a vehicle through the gates to take home to work on , I would be arrested …. Now if you work from home you have more breakdowns . If you have th...
by bikesandbirdsbob
24 Sep 2020, 22:30
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: new normal '
Replies: 42
Views: 34518

Re: new normal '

Hi , Is this normal go to University and not allowed to go home . Also pay lots and get little back in value . What chance a job at the end based on that education . No jobs as such around so putting it off for 4 years maybe a good plan . Trouble is even if I give my job up and retire , my job would...
by bikesandbirdsbob
24 Sep 2020, 22:05
Forum: Members Chicken Keeping Diaries
Topic: My attempt to keep chickens.
Replies: 2471
Views: 623354

Re: My attempt to keep chickens.

Hi Sandy , glad you are well and doing your bit for the hens. Well it is all go again . My hen Light Sussex has canker . Have put her on the meds but can only hope she is going to be the first to recover from it . Giving her large dose of meds to give her a fighting chance . Freezer the hen that sta...
by bikesandbirdsbob
22 Sep 2020, 15:42
Forum: Handicrafts and other Hobbies
Topic: Sportsmanship
Replies: 83
Views: 141779

Re: Sportsmanship

Hi I lost my rag with this chap …. A game to remember for sure . I now have somebody else to play and it is so different 3 hour sessions no arguing friendly chat and good company . Lives local as well . I am winning but he has stepped up to the mark and now I have to play even harder to win or get a...
by bikesandbirdsbob
22 Sep 2020, 15:31
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: new normal '
Replies: 42
Views: 34518

Re: new normal '

Hi all, Well a long time has pasted and many things have happened and maybe about to happen again. IS ain`t it good to be in a country that you can say what you like as long as it is PC and not opposite someone else . Though I do not argue against a lot of things said , I think history cannot be cha...
by bikesandbirdsbob
21 Sep 2020, 14:43
Forum: Members Chicken Keeping Diaries
Topic: The Henpals Rainbow Bridge Log
Replies: 530
Views: 832614

Re: The Henpals Rainbow Bridge Log

Hi , Sad to hear the loss of one of my favourite hens in the Peds .
I was lucky to spend many opportunities to see her in real life .
Big hug Sandy .
Bob