Coffee's Ready, Come and Sit on the Porch
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FarmerJamie
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Friday night was only 6 hours sleep, zonked out at 6pm.. 12 hours of crazy dream sleep. Chicken did not get started.
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Trying2keepitReal
Almost Self-Reliant
Sunrise is coming earlier and earlier, means warm weather is soon coming but also means I need to get up earlier to let out the chickens so no sleeping in here. The rest of the house is quiet though, so a glass of water and cup of coffee by my side and I get to 'catch up' on life. Have a great day everyone!
Good morning all. Hope your all having a good Sunday. Grateful for coffee today. Up late and up early. Have one goat seeming to go down hill. Another one was dehydrated when I wormed everybody Thursday and is way too thin. They’re getting ivermectin and fenbendazole according to advice. At least the mites are gone. Garden is almost started. I’m working way slower than I would like, but at least we usually get a good growing season. We also had a frost on Wednesday and 80s yesterday, so maybe it’s good stuff isn’t outside. One the bright side I have baby chickens! Also have momma ducks sitting. My friend already wants some of whatever hatches, I’m happy about that. I love my ducks but I don’t want to keep any of these babies.
baymule
Sustainability Master
A homemade electrolyte solution is real simple to make. I’ve used it for over 35 years on both humans and animals for dehydration. It works.
Glass of water, 5 teaspoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir to dissolve.
For human use, sip slowly. It’s a big help for dehydration after puking or diarrhea.
For animals, syringe in the mouth, slowly to let them swallow. Adjust amount to size of animal. It can mean the difference between life and death. You can’t overdose on it, stick to amount animals normally drink. It’s ok to go a little over.
Is sugar better than molasses?
I got a few bruises and she was...not happy. But she’s started drinking more by herself. I think she’s more scared than thirsty now; whatever the motivation she’s drinking.
tortoise
Wild Hare
Sugar is mostly for palatibilty. A little glucose helps get sodium into the bloodstream faster though.
Cecilia's-life
Almost Self-Reliant
Good morning everyone! Happy monday!
baymule
Sustainability Master
It’s been pouring rain, we need it, not complaining. But I’m bored. Can’t close on new farm until May 5. I’m ready to hit the ground running, but it ain’t my ground yet. I feel like a race car driver stuck in a traffic jam. Can’t go anywhere!
tortoise
Wild Hare
Woohoo! Any day you know what day it is - is a good day! How are you feeling lately? Are you sleeping more yet?
