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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Raising Baby Chickens in
Norway, South Carolina
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Baby Chickens Hatching in
Norway, South Carolina
Thumbing through a baby chickens for sale in Norway South Carolina
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
Norway South Carolina * 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 Norway
South Carolina * 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 Chickens Names in
Norway, South Carolina
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
Norway South Carolina 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 Norway,
South Carolina Baby chicks are really
charming as well as
difficult to resist,
yet it's best to prepare for their
arrival prior to you obtain them. Prepare initially
by collecting not just the
correct products, however
additionally the appropriate
understanding to take care of
them. Raising baby chicks is fairly
straightforward, you merely should give them with the following: A tidy and also cozy
habitat A lot of food and water Focus and
love Habitat Your habitat can be a straightforward box, aquarium,
cat service provider, or guinea
porker cage. Line it with old towels and also
blankets (without loose
strings!) to start, and also after a few weeks use straw over paper.
Keep in mind: Avoid utilizing only
paper or other sandal
surfaces-- or your chicks legs can expand
misshapen. You also need
something to dish out food and also
water in, such as a chicken feeder as well as water
dish from the feed store, or a pickle jar
lid for food as well as an animal bird water dispenser from a
pet dog shop. Also, as the chicks age you could introduce a perch
into the environment to obtain them
trained on perching. Heat To
keep your chicks warm you have to
give them with a warmth source.
This can be as easy as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp style lamp from an equipment store, or an infrared reptile warmth
light bulb additionally function very
well (my
suggestion). Chicks require this
heat 24/7 until their downy fluff is
replaced with feathers (which could occupy to two months). The recently
hatched require a temperature
in between 90 as well as 100 levels,
as well as each week this can
be minimized by
approximately 5 levels approximately. The heat resource should get on simply one side of the cage
to allow chicks a variety of
temperature levels. The chicks are your ideal
thermostat- if they are hiding in the
contrary corner of your heat
light, you need to
decrease the temperature. If
they are surrounding each other under the
heat (not merely snuggling),
you have to include some warmth.
Housekeeping
Tidiness is vital and it keeps your chicks healthy. Make certain to alter
the bed linen
frequently and
consistently give clean
food and water Food and water.
Chicks expand quite quick
which calls for lots of tidy
food and water. Offer
enough in any way times as well
as check
frequently to avoid parched and
starving chicks. Chick food is various compared
to grown-up chicken food, and it comes
in both medicated and
also non-medicated ranges. Feed chick food for the
very first two months, after that
switch to a raiser food (~ 17 %
protein) for one more 2 months,
and after that to a slightly
lower protein feed or a layer feed
(if you have levels). Dirt Some chicks prefer to obtain a head start on taking
dirt baths, while others won't take
up that task up until they are
older. If you have the area in your chick
enclosure, introduce a tray of sand or
dirt for them to shower in.
Attention as well as love There are a couple of benefits to spending time with your chicks. First of all, they will certainly probably bond with you and also
not run away as adults. Second, if you
analyze your chicks daily and also
watch their behavior, you can
capture health problem or various
other issues earlier. Watch out for wheezing, limping, or
various other harmful
indications. Make sure to
likewise take a look at
their poop, as diarrhea can bring about matted feathers as well
as obstructed cloaca.
Finally, it is essential to look out
for social concerns, such as the
tiniest chick getting badgered. Empty nest disorder So your
chicks are currently completely feathery
and also its time for them to leave the
safety of your residence
and also relocate outside right into a cage. Check out our
part on chicken cages for more information
concerning coops and also
appropriate coop habitats.
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