Wendythomas

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• Lesson 1074 – Um, No.

  

  This is what you get when you become friends with your chicks Our juveniles (otherwise known as “the littles”) are all doing well. Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1073 – Eggs in the Heat

  

  We’ve been very lucky (touch wood.) Our summer has not been *that* hot. Oh sure, we’ve had a day or two of heat with the muggies but the weather seems to quickl... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1072 – Quotable Chicks

  

  Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks “A person is a pattern of behavior, of a larger awareness.” Deepak Chopra Patterns, life is all about patterns. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1071 – They’re Going, They’re Going

  

  Yesterday when we were watching the game, (what game? Only the one that Argentina won) I heard a strange noise in the other room. Great game Argentina! Is... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1070 – Only Myself

  

  I have only myself to blame. When we had three dogs, the rule was “no one feeds them human food. Ever.” It worked out well. The dogs ate their food (with an... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1069 – The Color Red

  

  When chicks are newborns, they need to be taught where the water and food is. In our house, we do this by using red marbles in their dishes for the first few... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1068 – Sigh

  

  My mom is in the hospital with pneumonia, my dad is struggling with his health. Prayers and healing wishes being sent to them both. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1067 – A Little of This, a Little of That

  

  Just spent the morning writing up a reply to a Vermont news station that broadcasted a segment on “How to do a proper tick check” filled with misinformation... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1066 – Tiny Living in a Big House

  

  As you know, I recently attended a weekend Tumbleweed Tiny House building workshop. I have long been obsessed with tiny houses. Their magical sense of perfectio... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1065 – Hidden Eggs and Good Luck

  

  The other day I wrote about our wandering marans. Despite our efforts to dissuade her, Rudd (our Splash and yes, she is named after the ESPN Soccer commentator... Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1064 – Tiny Houses and Amazing Lego Mama Hen

  

  Two weeks ago, I attended a Tumbleweed Tiny Houses Workshop in Dedham, MA (near Boston.) I had wanted to get information on building a tiny house to see if it... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1053 – Quotable Chicks

  

  Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks When something bad happens you have three choices. You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1062 – Kind of Busy

  

  Can’t blog right now, watching the game. Go U.S.A. *** Wendy Thomas writes about the lessons learned while raising children and chickens in New Hampshire.... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1061 – Chicks in the Hood

  

  How are we gonna’ keep the kids down on the farm, now that they’ve seen our neighbor’s yard? That’s right, our 12 adolescents are being, well, adolescents. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1060 – I Can’t Remember If This is a Lyme Update Or Not

  

  I want to give you an update on Lyme in our house. fda.gov Last school quarter, one of my daughters came home with an abysmal report card. Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1059 – The Zen of Tiny Houses

  

  This weekend, I attended a Tiny House workshop put on by the Tumbleweed people (who are arguably the biggest name in the tiny house movement (and yes, there is ... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1058 – Quotable Chicks

  

  Friday’s Quotes for the Chicks “Human beings are the only creatures on earth that allow their children to come back home.” Bill Cosby I leave bright and early... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1057 – The Eagles Have Landed

  

  Yesterday we got two new additions to our flock. Two young Marans, one – a Black Copper, the other a Blue Splash. We got them from a woman who had an existing... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1056 – One Guess

  

  I received this email yesterday: Hi Wendy! :) Sorry to bother you but had a quick question. I recently acquired 2 marans; a splash a copper and although I lov... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lesson 1055 – Herbs and Chickens

  

  I know that right now in the chicken community there is a hubbub about using herbs with chickens. Some people are claiming some things, while others are saying... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2014 ANIMALS & WILDLIFE, HOME, PETS, SELF EXPRESSION