Themed Thursday : Bunnies, Lambs, Chicks and Ducks
Hello! I was quite surprised by how many things I had around the house that suit an Easter theme. I don’t remember actually setting out to collect the array of tableware that are in the form of chickens and ducks. Most are things I’ve had for ages that I found too cute to part with or that have sentimental significance. Oh, those darn sentimental feelings … they make for crowded cabinets!
(1) Daisy is the only stuffed toy of mine that I still have (I also have a couple of Nick’s from when he was a baby). I acquired her when I was already an adult though after I found her perched on my new bed following a visit by my mother when she came to see my very first (and only) apartment where I lived alone. Nowadays Daisy usually sits on the back of the sofa, where she reminds me of that special little home that I loved. The wooden chair was handmade by my aunt’s father-in-law, a man I never met personally, but the chair reminds me of my aunt who died much too young. (2) My sister gave me this milk and sugar set. The milk pours out of the duck’s beak and looks so funny. (3) These salt and pepper shakers were again a gift from my sister. And the are also funny in that the pepper one looks like he’s crying pepper tears! (4) I painted and fired this duck basket while working my summer job during university. I ran the arts and crafts program at a Home for the Aged, a job I absolutely loved. (5) This would be the item in these photos that I’ve had the longest. A high school friend brought it home for me from Austria when he went with his family. I always felt that it was so thoughtful that he would have carried this delicate little swan in his suitcase. It is tiny, standing only 3 inches tall and is marked with the maker on the bottom. I remember him telling me they had toured the place where it was crafted. (6) An ex’s mother gave me this trinket box one Easter. I loved her a lot and keep this on my dresser as a reminder of days gone by. (7) This is a music box that you wind by turning the Ferris wheel itself. Then it spins slowly while playing the most delightful version of “It’s a Small World”. My mother gave me this to cheer me up during a rough patch in life once and I keep it in a glass cabinet in the bedroom to remind me to appreciate the happiness I have found. (8) I bought this vintage Easter tablecloth from EBay a while ago. I remember winning it for a mere $9.99 and planning to use it for a family brunch however it didn’t arrive in time so I didn’t and in fact, I have never used it! But I love to look at it. (9) These ‘new’ vintage tea towels still have the original store tag pinned to them, stating they cost $.38 each! We always use vintage tea towels in our home so these will be added to the rotation on of these days. (10) I picked up these pastel coloured paper clips the other day. I could have bought the black ones, but why buy black when you can have pastel?! (I wish I felt the same way about clothes, especially with pastels being so in-style this spring/summer. I am planning an upcoming post about how I will wear the trend mixed with all my black things.)
And in case you didn’t get enough of Daisy …
Thank you very much for taking a look. Do you save things for sentimental reasons?
xo loulou
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Baby Chicks
Hatchery in
Newnan, Georgia
We have many Rare Chicken Breeds for sale in Newnan Georgia,
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Be sure to check out the Bargain Specials, as you can combine different
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Baby Chicks Needs in
Newnan, Georgia
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Newnan Georgia
catalog is a yearly traditions in many houses. My kids and I eagerly await
the Murray McMurray Hatchery catalog. We love looking at all the cool and
different chicken breeds available. Catalogs are free so head on over to
their site and request one if you are interested.
Typically hatcheries online offer both standard breeds
and bantams. Bantams are fun hardy little chickens, they lay tiny eggs
that kids especially love collecting. Bantams typically weigh less than 2
pounds when full grown. Just like ordering anything online there are pros
and cons to ordering baby chicks online. Pros of buying baby chicks in
Newnan Georgia * Big Selection - If you are wanting a large
variety of different chicken breeds and egg colors, you will find the best
selection at an online hatchery. * Both Bantams and full sized chickens
available * You get to choose what sex you want. If you want a mixture of
both male and female then choosing a "straight run" will save you money
and you will get a mixture of male and female chicks. You can also choose
all males or all females too. * Weekly specials. Hatcheries have sales on
chicks, you are likely to get a good deal if you are flexible with the
breeds you are wanting. Cons of buying baby chicks in Newnan
Georgia * Order early to get the best selection. Certain breeds sell
out fast, sometimes as early as 6 months in advance of shipping! If you
are wanting a certain breed it's best to order your chicks in the fall
before their orders sell out.
Baby Chicks Home in
Newnan, Georgia
Quantity - you must order a certain number of chicks. Typically hatcheries
will require you buy a minimum of 25 chicks at a time. The number is
necessary for the chicks survival during shipping. All 25 chicks are put
in one small box without heat. They are crowded in the box and produce
enough body heat to arrive in good shape. * The wait - If you choose to
buy chicks from a feed store you will have them the same day but if you
choose to go with a hatchery you have to wait until they are ready to ship
and then wait for the chicks to arrive. Ordering baby chicks online in
Newnan Georgia is easy and has always been a very pleasant
experience of me. It can be a little frustrating waiting for the chicks
but it's so worth the wait. When the post office calls and you hear all
those little "cheeps" or "chirps" in the background you'll know the wait
was worth it! How to Care for your new baby chickens in Newnan,
Georgia Baby chicks are extremely
cute and
challenging to resist,
yet it's ideal to prepare for their
arrival before you get them. Prepare initially
by collecting not just the
appropriate products, yet
also the proper
knowledge to take care of
them. Raising baby chicks is reasonably
basic, you simply have to offer them with the following: A tidy and also warm
environment A lot of food and also water Interest and
love Habitat Your habitat could be a straightforward box, aquarium,
cat provider, or guinea
porker cage. Line it with old towels as well as
blankets (without any loosened
strings!) to start, and also after a few weeks utilize straw over paper.
Keep in mind: Avoid using just
newspaper or other slipper
surface areas-- or your chicks legs could grow
misshapen. You also require
something to serve up food and also
water in, such as a chicken feeder and water
recipe from the feed shop, or a pickle container
lid for food as well as a pet bird water dispenser from a pet store. Likewise, as the chicks get
older you could introduce a perch
right into the habitat to obtain them
educated on setting down. Heat To
keep your chicks warm you need to
provide them with a heat resource.
This can be as simple as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp design light from an equipment store, or an infrared reptile heat
light bulb also work effectively (my
suggestion). Chicks require this
warmth 24/7 up until their downy fluff is
replaced with feathers (which can take up to 2 months). The freshly
hatched out need a temperature level
in between 90 and also 100 levels,
and weekly this can
be reduced by
about 5 levels or
so. The warmth source must get on simply one side of the cage
to permit chicks a variety of
temperature levels. The chicks are your finest
thermostat- if they are hiding in the
opposite edge of your heat
lamp, you have to
minimize the temperature level. If
they are smothering each various other under the
warmth (not simply snuggling),
you need to include some heat.
House cleaning
Sanitation is crucial as
well as it keeps your chicks healthy. Make certain to change
the bed linen
usually as well as
constantly offer clean
food and water Food and water.
Chicks expand quite fast
which needs lots of clean
food as well as water. Supply
sufficient whatsoever times and also check
typically to avoid thirsty and
starving chicks. Chick food is various than grown-up chicken food, and also it can be found in both medicated as well as non-medicated ranges. Feed chick food for the
first 2 months, then
change to a raiser food (~ 17 %
healthy protein) for one more 2 months,
and afterwards to a slightly
reduced healthy protein feed or a layer feed
(if you have layers). Soil Some chicks like to obtain a head start on taking
dirt baths, while others will not take
up that task till they are
older. If you have the area in your chick
room, present a tray of sand or
filth for them to bathe in.
Interest and also love There are a
few advantages to spending quality time with your chicks. First off, they will most
likely bond with you and also
not escape as grownups. Second, if you
examine your chicks daily and also
view their behavior, you could
catch ailment or other problems previously. Keep an
eye out for hissing, hopping, or
other unhealthy
signs. Make sure to
additionally look at
their poop, as looseness of the bowels could result in matted plumes and also stopped up cloaca.
Finally, it is essential to watch out for social issues, such as the
smallest chick getting picked
on. Empty nest disorder So your
chicks are now totally feathery
as well as its time for them to leave the
safety and security of your house
as well as relocate outside right into a
coop. Take a look at our
part on chicken coops to find out
more
concerning coops and
correct coop environments.
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