I borrowed a copy of Fresh Eggs Daily, by Lisa Steele. Whether you are new at raising layers or not, I found this book to contain useful information.
There is a recipe for what to feed them during molting.
There is a recipe for hydrating chickens in hot weather with fruit packed in "ice cubes" and much more. I had to return this book yesterday, have already re-ordered it to read more.
While I was there, I picked up more books. As if I have time to read them all, right?
Today we are thankfully getting more rain. It is already cooling off here. Last night the sun was out when Hubby and one daughter were cleaning coops. Hubby was sweating so badly, his shirt as soaked through. I was busy walking each dog one at a time, as they were agitated by whoever was in the woods (again). My fitbit racked up over 14,000 steps yesterday.
Now I can't give my readers the assumption that I am sitting around reading today, ha ha! Although that sounds like a fun idea, I must get off my bum and get animals tended to. Yesterday I did get 4 letters in the mail - all hand written but one.
The nice part about the rain, other than watering everything good (and secretly wishing the creek will rise, he he, keep praying for us, as we have not gotten a return call from the zoning township guy), is that the ground will be soft enough start putting in the chicken fence posts this weekend. Hopefully. Maybe. You know how there is always "something" that causes you to re-write the to-do list, right?
One update: Survey Guy called Hubby. We are getting the survey done ASAP. Guess the cost?
$700.00.
Today I am thankful for:
~ rain
~ God's Promises
~ thundershirts (two dogs really needed them recently)
~ the Postal Service
~ the library
~ flowers
~ books
~ my family, for all the support writing to my kids
~ good mail days
~ milk from our dairy goats
Comments
Always love your "grateful/appreciatiative" lists. I need to write down one of my own.
Sorry your survey is going to cost $700 but I've heard lots higher figures around here.
Thank you! I hate to get into a good book this time of year too. I just came in from planting the last of the tomatoes and watermelon. I'm dripping with sweat and it's only 11am here now. As for the survey, we were told to expect $1,000.00. So we are grateful for the lower amount (although still high).
I keep meaning to set my pedometer. I've been walking quite a bit and have lost 7-8 pounds.
$700 is a lot of money but I know it is expensive to do that.
You got quite a well-rounded group of books to read. I wonder if I could borrow some of them on the Amazon/ Kindle loan program? I will make a note and check that out.
I'm glad the surveyor is coming. Sorry it is so much, but kind of figured. Hold onto receipts... if this business gets out of hand, you may get some reimbursements, you know? Y'all hang in there.
Also, one last,
Admiring the hand written letters.
You make me want to. ;)
Now, who to write?
C/ya
Pat