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Post by Julie(luke3) on Nov 7, 2011 9:57:26 GMT
Hugs to Frankie and all that aren't feeling well today xxx First proper frost here this morning! I might have to put the heating on soon I think.  |
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Post by sageandonion on Nov 7, 2011 10:49:15 GMT
There is a feeling sick bug going and if you eat in an attempt to feel better, you vomit. Don't say I didn't tell you.
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Post by brindlerainbow on Nov 7, 2011 11:14:08 GMT
Eeeeewwwww nasty  |
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Post by viking on Nov 7, 2011 11:32:30 GMT
Morning folks. Another glorious day with us.
Hoping all who feel poorly today, get better very soon.
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Post by sageandonion on Nov 7, 2011 12:03:23 GMT
A rat! I have one. Husband insists it is a mouse (of course WE don't have such things as rats). Well this mouse is the size of a guinea pig so needs dealing with sharp and it was seen in my chicken run.
So I don't have access to a terrier though I do have a rat box. Ideas of the best techniques/poisons bearing in mind the chickens.
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Post by dazycutter on Nov 7, 2011 12:11:04 GMT
morning all.. running around like a lunatic trying to get ready for Italy tomorrow...
Bali has gone down hill this morning and refuses to eat anything.. arrghghghg
I am so stressed I wont wake up at 3am to catch my flight..
still washing my smart clothes for the meetings.. sodding nightmare...
arrghghg again...
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Post by ilovenatives on Nov 7, 2011 13:37:38 GMT
Sagey rats in the chicken run are a pain we had some in the spring . I put bait down but made sure it was under the chook house [pushed it right under with a stick ] use blocks not that stuff that is corn coated with bait . Make sure there is no spilt chook food left laying about and dont leave food in a feeder out over night . If there is one there will be more you cant see . On the subject of chooks i lost my last old brown hen last night she was really old . Kids all in tears this morning as she would do this sort of wistling sound like she was chatting to you . Secretly i was quite releived though as her and her sister who i lost a little while ago were both quite thin [although they looked healthy ] and i didnt think they would last the winter . Just been to drop our foaly off to have a bit off training and be taken to a couple of foal shows . He went in the box first and was good as gold when he was lead into his stable . Within 5 minutes he was munching his hay without a care in the world  |
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Post by sageandonion on Nov 7, 2011 15:16:48 GMT
Poor chicken, but she did go before the weather turned really bad  Not to sure about my Alby either. She is deformed physically with twisted feet (didn't notice when I bought her) and she has a shrivelled up comb and her wattles are pathetic. Anyway she gets about ok and lays very well but the others pick on her. She seems rather mentally compromised as well and she chooses now to moult. Her bum is bare and she looks like a baboon and her comb has screwed up more and gone rather blue. Hope she will cope. My chickens have that german Garvo professional food. I have to drive nearly an hour to source it. No wonder the bloody rat is huge! full of Garvo. Hope it is isn't in ratlet. |
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Post by daizylindsay on Nov 7, 2011 15:35:40 GMT
Sagey you can get garvo from eBay delivered but delivery is quite expensive. I googled it being nosy!
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Post by dazycutter on Nov 7, 2011 15:54:23 GMT
these chucks seem a nightmare to keep.. my pals chuck got attacked by the lovely Loti Lorry dog yesterday which is really out of character for her.. chuck is not too impressed wither...
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Post by brindlerainbow on Nov 7, 2011 17:15:39 GMT
We get lots of rats too and use rat traps in boxes. One of my Buff Orpington girls died on Friday . Well im off shortly for my modelling assignment!!! LOLOLOLOLOLOL |
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Post by sageandonion on Nov 7, 2011 17:53:39 GMT
Went into the hardware shop to get the rat some treats. My goodness what an array of choice for your rat. You can get pasta ones and then there was ones with wholewheat. I suppose that's if you like your rat to die healthily  Anyway it was lucky I came on here because I wouldn't have known which type to have so I got the blocks, them being HG recommended. There was a man beside me, also looking for rat treats, there must be a run on rats in the area. He gave me a tip for extra rat boxes to protect the animals. Cut the neck and end off lemonade and such bottles and pop the treats inside. Was obvious really, but I wouldn't have thought of it. |
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Post by dazycutter on Nov 7, 2011 17:56:33 GMT
sagey... get a terrier...... much more entertainment value.. we used to go into the yard at night with the terrorists and watch the fun...
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Post by ilovenatives on Nov 7, 2011 19:22:22 GMT
We have a small cat who is a very good ratter but normally she gets the younger ones . She has on occasion caught one bigger than her as well [she is only half the size of a normal cat and looks a bit siamese ] . Sagey that Garvo is meant to be really good but there is no stockists down this way , mine get smallholders layers peletts that they all love . The peletts are really small as well which is handy as i have some Japanese bantams who are tiny but the most friendly chooks possible , Louise can wheel the hens round in a dolls pram and they just sit there or they perch on her shoulder . She has been known to try to sneak them up to her room . Louise rode Nutmeg in a headcollar bareback round the paddock earlier which is a real breakthrough as she was very nervous of riding her after the disaster at Ponyclub . Thanks to Hatman for the singing tip [on the dancing SP thread ] me and Louise sang when she rode yesterday and it really helped her nerves and helped Nutmeg as she tends to pick up on her nerves . We had a nice hack and pony and child both enjoyed themselves |
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Post by viking on Nov 7, 2011 19:34:56 GMT
The day went to bed with this glorious sunset.  |
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Post by sellyblue on Nov 7, 2011 19:38:17 GMT
Don't normally say anything in here but had to say what an amazing picture Viking we have beautyfull sunsets here too if I stand in one of the top paddocks you can see it over the see will have to remember a picture!
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Post by starlight on Nov 7, 2011 19:41:16 GMT
evening all... wow viking what a stunning picture WC sorry to hear about yuor horse Dazy you are such a jet setter lol ;D ;D |
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Post by amumwithapony on Nov 7, 2011 19:43:48 GMT
Wowsers Viking, thats a really stunning picture.
I wish I had a nice camera, really must put it on my christmas list. one of OH's pals has just started (well last year I think) getting into photography and he's got some nice piccys. But OH took the piddle out of him last time as his pal said 'wait til you see the birds I got on my camera whilst on holiday in the summer'.
OH went on lots of lads holidays with this pal, so was expecting a different kind of bird I think PMSL. His face was priceless, I had already guessed what was coming and knew what OH thought was coming so when he showed him a close up of a woodpecker, and then some swan babies I knew Oh wouldn't be able to resist.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2011 20:22:19 GMT
Don't normally say anything in here but had to say what an amazing picture Viking we have beautyfull sunsets here too if I stand in one of the top paddocks you can see it over the see will have to remember a picture! Hello Sellyblue - totally agree - what a beautiful photo Viking I've just read LPs Sam's story (discussion section) and what a clever young man - really impressive  Good luck on your travels Dazy - if I'm awake at half three I will definitely ring you to check you're up  |
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Post by sellyblue on Nov 7, 2011 20:27:15 GMT
Hi loti I always feel like a spy when I look in here and don't like to comment incase I a bit of a gooseberry! Did anyone see the programme on llanginor pony club this evening on h&c my daughters been on the waiting list for 9 months now can't wait to get her in there now looks like she'll have loads of fun!
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Post by cheetham on Nov 7, 2011 20:31:50 GMT
evening all,
had a very bad week last week,wont go in to detail.
but missed you all..
thanks lukey..xx
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2011 20:39:49 GMT
Sellyblue I didn't but it must be bloody good to have a waiting list!! Why is it so special? x
Hi Cheetham - hugs to you xxxx
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Post by starlight on Nov 7, 2011 20:46:31 GMT
Hi cheetham hope your ok xxxx
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Post by dazycutter on Nov 7, 2011 20:48:37 GMT
hugs cheetham.. whats up.. XXX
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Post by sellyblue on Nov 7, 2011 20:55:41 GMT
It's been going for years there's a few more in the area but llanginor seem to have the best facilities and reputation and it's not all about the games if you know what I mean the kids learn all of the disciplines and they are very strict on learning properly from the start seems to be the only one in the area with a waiting list!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2011 21:03:27 GMT
Tbh I don't think I've ever heard of a pony club with a waiting list so it must be good! I hope your daughter gets in soon x
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Post by haggismarmite on Nov 7, 2011 21:03:55 GMT
Two of our pony clubs have waiting lists round here.
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Post by sellyblue on Nov 7, 2011 21:07:45 GMT
It's a nightmare she's only 6 and I have to keep telling her it's to full at the moment and she's got to wait till there's room her answer is "but there must be room blues only little" what do you say to that?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2011 22:07:45 GMT
Oh bless her Sellyblue!! Can't you bribe the chairperson or something to move her up the list ;D
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Post by hatman on Nov 7, 2011 23:15:57 GMT
Im glad the singing worked with nutmeg and well done on the brake through
Viking that picture is stunning
I put a post in the general area its a video of swallows its breath taking have a look
AMWAP my daughter has put on her christmas list for a camara like her dads at 2k i don't think santa can afford that. Kids just don't have a clue!!!!!!!!!!!
Sellyblue its nice to have you in FC you should pop in more often
Will go and have a look at LP post now
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