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 Outside in
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Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Wheaton Illinois
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
Wheaton Illinois * 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 Wheaton
Illinois * 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 Names in
Wheaton, Illinois
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
Wheaton Illinois 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 Wheaton,
Illinois Baby chicks are very
charming and also
challenging to stand up to,
however it's best to prepare for their
arrival before you obtain them. Prepare initially
by compiling not just the
correct materials, yet
also the correct
knowledge to care for
them. Raising baby chicks is fairly
basic, you simply need
to provide them with the following: A tidy and warm
habitat Lots of food and water Interest as well as
love Environment Your habitat can be a
simple box, aquarium,
pet cat service provider, or guinea
pig cage. Line it with old towels and also
blankets (with no loose
strings!) to begin, as well as after a few weeks make use of straw over newspaper.
Keep in mind: Avoid making use of only
paper or other sandal
surface areas-- or your chicks legs could grow
malformed. You also need
something to provide food and also
water in, such as a chicken feeder as well as water
dish from the feed store, or a pickle jar
cover for food as well as a pet dog bird water dispenser from a
pet dog shop. Also, as the chicks grow older you could introduce a perch
into the habitat to obtain them
trained on setting down. Heat To
maintain your chicks heat you need to
offer them with a heat source.
This could be as simple as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp design light from an equipment shop, or an infrared reptile heat
light bulb likewise work extremely well (my
referral). Chicks require this
warmth 24/7 till their downy fluff is
changed with feathers (which could occupy to 2 months). The recently
hatched need a temperature
in between 90 and 100 levels,
and every week this can
be decreased by
around 5 degrees approximately. The warmth source ought
to get on simply one side of the cage
to allow chicks an array of
temperatures. The chicks are your ideal
thermostat- if they are hiding in the
opposite edge of your warmth
lamp, you need to
decrease the temperature. If
they are smothering each other under the
heat (not just snuggling),
you have to put some warmth.
Home cleaning
Tidiness is essential as
well as it keeps your chicks healthy and
balanced. Be sure to alter
the bedding
typically and
constantly offer tidy
food and water Food and also water.
Chicks expand really fast
which needs lots of tidy
food and water. Provide
enough in any way times as well
as examine
frequently to avoid parched as well as
starving chicks. Chick food is different than grown-up chicken food, and also it can be found in both medicated and non-medicated varieties. Feed chick food for the
very first two months, after that
switch to a grower food (~ 17 %
healthy protein) for an additional 2 months,
and then to a somewhat
reduced protein feed or a level feed
(if you have levels). Dirt Some chicks want
to obtain a running start on taking
filth bathrooms, while others won't occupy that task till they are
older. If you have the room in your chick
room, introduce a tray of sand or
dirt for them to wash in.
Interest and also love There are a
few benefits to spending time with your chicks. Firstly, they will more than likely bond with you and also
not escape as grownups. Second, if you
analyze your chicks daily as well as
view their actions, you can
catch disease or other troubles earlier. Watch out for hissing, limping, or
other unhealthy
indications. Make certain to
also check out
their poop, as looseness of the bowels could bring about matted plumes and clogged up cloaca.
Lastly, it is important to look out
for social issues, such as the
smallest chick getting picked
on. Vacant nest syndrome So your
chicks are now completely feathery
as well as its time for them to leave the
security of your residence
and also relocate outside right into a
coop. Check out our
section on chicken coops to find out
more
regarding cages and
proper coop environments.
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