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
Chickens Care in
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Baby Chickens Outside in
Wheatland, Iowa
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Wheatland Iowa
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
Wheatland Iowa * 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 Wheatland
Iowa * 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 Care in
Wheatland, Iowa
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
Wheatland Iowa 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 Wheatland,
Iowa Baby chicks are extremely
charming and
difficult to withstand,
but it's ideal to prepare for their
arrival before you get them. Prepare initially
by gathering not only the
proper products, yet
likewise the correct
expertise to care for
them. Raising baby chicks is relatively
basic, you simply need
to offer them with the following: A
clean and also warm and comfortable
environment Lots of food as well
as water Attention and also
love Environment Your habitat could be a straightforward box, fish tank,
feline provider, or guinea
porker cage. Line it with old towels and
coverings (without any loosened
strings!) to begin, as well as after a few weeks utilize straw over paper.
Keep in mind: Avoid utilizing only
newspaper or other slipper
surface areas-- or your chicks legs can grow
misshapen. You also require
something to serve up food as well as
water in, such as a chicken feeder and water
recipe from the feed store, or a pickle container
lid for food and a pet dog bird water dispenser from a pet store. Additionally, as the chicks age you could present a perch
right into the habitat to get them
educated on perching. Warmth To
maintain your chicks heat you need to
offer them with a warmth source.
This could be as simple as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp style light from an equipment shop, or an infrared reptile warmth
bulb also work extremely well (my
referral). Chicks require this
warmth 24/7 until their downy fluff is
changed with plumes (which can take up to 2 months). The newly
hatched out require a temperature level
between 90 and 100 degrees,
and weekly this can
be lowered by
roughly 5 levels approximately. The warmth source should get on merely one side of the cage
to permit chicks a variety of
temperatures. The chicks are your best
thermostat- if they are concealing in the
contrary corner of your warmth
light, you should
decrease the temperature level. If
they are surrounding each various other under the
warmth (not simply cuddling),
you need to add some heat.
Home cleaning
Sanitation is crucial and it maintains your chicks healthy. Make certain to change
the bedding
typically and
consistently give clean
food and also water Food and water.
Chicks grow really fast
which needs lots of tidy
food and also water. Offer
enough whatsoever times as well
as examine
typically to
stop dehydrated and
hungry chicks. Chick food is different compared
to grown-up chicken food, as well as it comes
in both medicated as well as non-medicated varieties. Feed chick food for the
first 2 months, then
switch over to a raiser food (~ 17 %
healthy protein) for an additional 2 months,
then to a slightly
reduced healthy protein feed or a level feed
(if you have levels). Dirt Some chicks prefer to get a head start on taking
dirt baths, while others will not occupy that task till they are
older. If you have the area in your chick
room, present a tray of sand or
dust for them to shower in.
Attention and also love There are a couple of benefits to spending time with your chicks. First off, they will certainly most
likely bond with you and
not escape as adults. Second, if you
examine your chicks daily and
enjoy their actions, you could
capture illness or various
other troubles previously. Watch out for wheezing, limping, or
other undesirable
signs. Make certain to
likewise check out
their poop, as looseness of the bowels could cause matted feathers and also obstructed cloaca.
Finally, it is very
important to keep an eye out for social problems, such as the
smallest chick getting teased. Empty nest syndrome So your
chicks are currently fully feathered
and also its time for them to leave the
safety of your residence
as well as move outside into a
coop. Look into our
part on chicken coops to read more
about coops and also
correct coop habitats.
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