Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Lost one
The brooder is in the mudroom since it stays pretty warm in there during the night. Unfortunately, the door got left open long enough for one of the cats to get in there. So, we lost one of the chicks to the cat. :-(
Monday, July 28, 2008
More on the Chicks
Well, we have three chicks. That's not great considering how many eggs I was incubating, in fact that's only a 9% hatch rate. Not good at all, actually. But, I think I've learned some things that I need to do differently when we try it again, and hopefully we'll have more success next time.
Georgia is doing great. Bama, I'm not too sure about; it appears to have something wrong with its feet but I just really don't know. If it cannot learn to walk properly we will not be able to keep it. Kentucky just came out of the shell this morning, so it's too early to tell how it will turn out. I guess sometimes you cannot count your chickens even after the chicks hatch. *grin*
Georgia is doing great. Bama, I'm not too sure about; it appears to have something wrong with its feet but I just really don't know. If it cannot learn to walk properly we will not be able to keep it. Kentucky just came out of the shell this morning, so it's too early to tell how it will turn out. I guess sometimes you cannot count your chickens even after the chicks hatch. *grin*
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Chicks!
Just to proove what a total dork I am... this is a picture of me holding our first chick, Georgia.
We've set up a makeshift brooder out of a cardboard box and a heat light. Georgia has since been joined in the brooder by our second chick, Bama. On the way home from church this morning we decided to name this batch of chickens after the southern states. Hence "Bama" for "Alabama". There is a third chick currently working its way out, and at least one more egg that has "pipped". (That's what they call the first tiny hole the chick makes in the egg shell.) We most definitely plan to name one of them "Kentucky". Ha, ha!
We've set up a makeshift brooder out of a cardboard box and a heat light. Georgia has since been joined in the brooder by our second chick, Bama. On the way home from church this morning we decided to name this batch of chickens after the southern states. Hence "Bama" for "Alabama". There is a third chick currently working its way out, and at least one more egg that has "pipped". (That's what they call the first tiny hole the chick makes in the egg shell.) We most definitely plan to name one of them "Kentucky". Ha, ha!
Saturday, July 26, 2008
A Wonderful Visit
We had such a good time with everybody. The time passed too quickly. Now that everybody is gone the house seems awful quiet. The kids aren't quite sure what to do with themselves. We miss you guys already, and pray for your safe travels back!
p.s. Don't worry, Rhonda... Dad made the effort to take a lot of pictures! ;-)
One of our chicks hatched out yesterday... I haven't had a chance to get pictures of him/her yet. It's name is Georgia. Thomas wanted to name it "George" but I thought "Georgia" would be a gender-neutral alternative. I promise to get pictures up soon.
God bless!
p.s. Don't worry, Rhonda... Dad made the effort to take a lot of pictures! ;-)
One of our chicks hatched out yesterday... I haven't had a chance to get pictures of him/her yet. It's name is Georgia. Thomas wanted to name it "George" but I thought "Georgia" would be a gender-neutral alternative. I promise to get pictures up soon.
God bless!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
They'll be here soon!
The children have been at the end of the driveway, peering anxiously up the street, for most of the day. I'm caught up on dishes and actually ahead on laundry. That's no small feat!
They should be here almost any time now. We are all very excited!
They should be here almost any time now. We are all very excited!
Saturday, July 19, 2008
A Special Request
When we were living in Prattville, we had the special privilege of getting to know the Dominican Sisters who live at the Monastery of St. Jude in Marbury, Alabama. We loved to attend Mass or Adoration at their chapel. One of the Sisters has written to the older children regularly, even since our move, and we are all grateful for their continued prayers and friendship.
I'm mentioning this (and providing the above link to their website) because I recently received a letter from them that they are in financial need. The letter explains that they have been hit with many maintenance bills this year, and one of their buildings is in serious need of repair. I am hoping that by sharing this on my blog, some of you might be able to consider making a donation to them. Their address is provided on the website. If you cannot donate, please offer prayers for their needs, including for vocations to their beautiful order. Thank you, and God reward you!
Chuck made it home safely and in perfect time yesterday. I think I have shared how often it seems there are delays, cancellations, all sorts of problems when he is on his way home. Just part of the game when you travel frequently, I guess. Well, he had a good trip home yesterday, and is looking forward to spending the next two weeks at home where he belongs. Which reminds me of another prayer request- my family will be coming UP for a visit next week, so please pray for safe travel for them.
God bless!
I'm mentioning this (and providing the above link to their website) because I recently received a letter from them that they are in financial need. The letter explains that they have been hit with many maintenance bills this year, and one of their buildings is in serious need of repair. I am hoping that by sharing this on my blog, some of you might be able to consider making a donation to them. Their address is provided on the website. If you cannot donate, please offer prayers for their needs, including for vocations to their beautiful order. Thank you, and God reward you!
Chuck made it home safely and in perfect time yesterday. I think I have shared how often it seems there are delays, cancellations, all sorts of problems when he is on his way home. Just part of the game when you travel frequently, I guess. Well, he had a good trip home yesterday, and is looking forward to spending the next two weeks at home where he belongs. Which reminds me of another prayer request- my family will be coming UP for a visit next week, so please pray for safe travel for them.
God bless!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Happy Anniversary
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