Randoms

Another day of non-stop pouring rain, oh well - the lawns and gardens desperately needed a good soak and since it's too crummy to do anything outside, it's a good time to catch up on laundry (Vegas and his spring closet cleaning, LOL!), running errands, baking and the like.

Yep, we have awesome BBQ back ribs simmering in the slow cooker and two dozen yummy, fluffy banana oatmeal muffins cooling on the counter.

Smells good, tastes even better :-D

I took some pics of the youngsters a couple days ago, these three Blue Laced Red Wyandottes are almost 8 weeks old now... Growing oh so very fast!

This girly needs a name - suggestions?

The red one in back is called Scarlet,
and the splash one in front (suspected roo, although really tiny in size so ???)
hasn't been named until its sex is confirmed...

Every day I fear a predator will get them, no matter what I do.
Fear sucks.
But life must go on.

In other news - not sure if I told you guys about this last week? - the crop impaction surgery* Vegas and I performed on my little silkie hen Angel is a complete success!

*Click here for an explanation and photos of crop impaction - caution, pics are graphic for weak stomaches!

I think at this point pretty much everything that can happen to a chicken owner has happened here. The list is a mile long but we've dealt with everything as best we can, and are prepared for more because that's just how things go, eh?

Speaking of chooks, time to go check on the buggers... They're not happy with the rain since they can't free-range and are bored to death despite treats and mommy visits. Such is summer...

My next post will feature a few more pics from my mini-escapade by the sea,
so please do visit again!

My rubber boots almost got sucked off my feet here - LOL!

/end of Getting A Grip post/