tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post2288633218149621960..comments2024-03-28T14:14:52.190+00:00Comments on Going Gently: Broody despite the weatherJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-32507506356210829472012-04-06T15:46:36.112+00:002012-04-06T15:46:36.112+00:00John
My daughters boyfriend lives in Alfreton - we...John<br />My daughters boyfriend lives in Alfreton - well someone has to!!! <br />JaneChicken loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118591817977010811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-2888159757441468862012-04-06T15:45:58.908+00:002012-04-06T15:45:58.908+00:00John
My daughters boyfriend lives in Alfreton - we...John<br />My daughters boyfriend lives in Alfreton - well someone has to!!! <br />JaneChicken loverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14118591817977010811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-28457745032589741442012-04-05T21:39:23.261+00:002012-04-05T21:39:23.261+00:00nat
well done !!!!!!!!!!!!nat<br />well done !!!!!!!!!!!!John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-65372689754723945632012-04-04T22:40:25.600+00:002012-04-04T22:40:25.600+00:00Sweet little broody duck!!
Btw, my Mama duck is d...Sweet little broody duck!!<br /><br />Btw, my Mama duck is doing quite well with her leg. Splint is off and it's still a bit swollen, but she is walking on it with a little limp.Knatoleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03809822081515082096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-47084076689066599242012-04-04T21:09:29.582+00:002012-04-04T21:09:29.582+00:00Oh the old classic "bird stink-eye".
Ive...Oh the old classic "bird stink-eye".<br />Ive seen it time and time again!Steve Baileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102677232179861276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-42363876637898226602012-04-04T21:05:00.873+00:002012-04-04T21:05:00.873+00:00Pearl!
nice to hear from you
Ron
a fart in the win...Pearl!<br />nice to hear from you<br />Ron<br />a fart in the wind... I like that!<br />Nicl<br />nice to hear from you too!John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-10363242475525261282012-04-04T20:35:10.326+00:002012-04-04T20:35:10.326+00:00Minneapolis continues to warm up nicely, so sorry ...Minneapolis continues to warm up nicely, so sorry to hear about winter's return, no matter how briefly.<br /><br />Love the brooding hens. I know nothing about this sort of thing, but I feel I've just learned something...<br /><br />PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-75374578472048600232012-04-04T20:34:03.798+00:002012-04-04T20:34:03.798+00:00Our 30C weather of 2 weeks ago has flew off like a...Our 30C weather of 2 weeks ago has flew off like a fart in the wind..now cool to cold...fingers crossed for a snowless w/e. Hope your weather comes around soon!fromsophiesviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16532257840856313054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-22162389224671668822012-04-04T20:08:24.705+00:002012-04-04T20:08:24.705+00:00your feathered "gals" are quite somethin...your feathered "gals" are quite something John! I have a blog friend in England who said her weather was doing the same as yours...sadly, here in Florida, we are marching steadfastly toward our HOT, MUGGY summer! And hurricane season! oh yay, the excitement!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-823635498421949642012-04-04T19:47:36.238+00:002012-04-04T19:47:36.238+00:00Yup, I like your stories as well. Lets me think ba...Yup, I like your stories as well. Lets me think back at how it was on the farm when I was young. I really enjoyed my time on the farm.Horst in Edmontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523290699599403329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-77494650302927009852012-04-04T19:01:08.732+00:002012-04-04T19:01:08.732+00:00You made the right decision. I live 8 miles from ...You made the right decision. I live 8 miles from Alfreton and woke up to 4" of snow this morning. Nightmare.<br /><br />I love your animal stories and learn so much from them.NickLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597310462094749435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-43763480005223290832012-04-04T16:03:44.291+00:002012-04-04T16:03:44.291+00:00Your blog is always so much fun to read, not just ...Your blog is always so much fun to read, not just for your stories, but for all the great comments everyone makes, too. I'm always guaranteed to either find something to laugh about ... or cry about ... when I come here. And funny, but I kinda relate to those brooding hens. I have a way of being oblivious to the world around me at times, too. No booze involved, either.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-91525251412206130422012-04-04T13:12:37.048+00:002012-04-04T13:12:37.048+00:00I do hope the weather clears soon and turns more s...I do hope the weather clears soon and turns more springlike for you. We had snowshowers on Monday. Melted on impact with the ground, but still, come April, i'm done with snow and want to get a move on with spring.<br /><br />I've been missing having a dog lately. Every time i see one being walked or riding in a car, i take a long, long look.megan blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555646904983619596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-44006002570778610302012-04-04T12:59:13.860+00:002012-04-04T12:59:13.860+00:00YEs,I too wonder haw they survive the broody time ...YEs,I too wonder haw they survive the broody time since they do not hardly eat or drink. I tell you though,some of mine if you mess with them and they fluff up and growl will peck the snot out of you too ! I had a duck one that would try an fly up and smack us in the face with her feet!She actually got me once when I was bending over to close the door to the coop...something a little embarrassing about being foot slapped in the face by a duck.Melodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03795916460978775241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-5354226135458936832012-04-04T12:54:23.257+00:002012-04-04T12:54:23.257+00:00That "look" your broodies get...sounds j...That "look" your broodies get...sounds just like the way hubby looks when I start talking...sort of far away and in another world. Don't think he's laid any eggs though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-9240596430122073762012-04-04T12:40:16.642+00:002012-04-04T12:40:16.642+00:00Hoping your weather turns around quickly (Also hop...Hoping your weather turns around quickly (Also hoping we don't get bad weather - we have already set the tomatoes out!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-58812562774557641582012-04-04T12:39:34.796+00:002012-04-04T12:39:34.796+00:00Oh joy, now I have the image in my head of a hairy...Oh joy, now I have the image in my head of a hairy old red-faced sot sitting on a giant nest, bottle clutched tightly in hand as hums abstractedly to himself.<br /><br />Poor chicks, what won't they think when they emerge and see their mommy?Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081652747471904560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-87313813311158614692012-04-04T12:25:30.090+00:002012-04-04T12:25:30.090+00:00interesting analogy with drinkers... I used to be ...interesting analogy with drinkers... I used to be very protective of my booze too... be interesting to look at the brain activity of both to determine if there is a link at all...<br /><br />How do I apply for a grant on that one?Furtheronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11903753972242964410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-39710789327596841772012-04-04T12:14:35.191+00:002012-04-04T12:14:35.191+00:00Am hoping it's winter just for the day too...Am hoping it's winter just for the day too...Nota Benehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00969705852180234416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-15439970750309127222012-04-04T12:07:44.598+00:002012-04-04T12:07:44.598+00:00ok smart arse bel
the post code of the village is ...ok smart arse bel<br />the post code of the village is nottinghamshireJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-89406084409545886882012-04-04T12:00:07.640+00:002012-04-04T12:00:07.640+00:00Alfreton is in Derbyshire old chap. I used to live...Alfreton is in Derbyshire old chap. I used to live there...Bel-Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14482028713257360473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-4904443659100952672012-04-04T11:44:53.590+00:002012-04-04T11:44:53.590+00:00Heavy morning frosts, cold nights however the days...Heavy morning frosts, cold nights however the days have been warmer with lots of sunshine, with the exception of grey skies and almost rain yesterday here in Ontario. Patiently awaiting for the "Checkerboard Aussie" babies arrival in a couple more weeks.Cindy@NorthofWiartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00262513991016475701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-26947175518541940342012-04-04T11:42:05.493+00:002012-04-04T11:42:05.493+00:00Oh, you have described setting birds perfectly!
A...Oh, you have described setting birds perfectly!<br /><br />And my "I want a puppy" light starting flashing. If I had to picked a favorite group, terriers would be it.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-15503096359717577172012-04-04T10:54:22.711+00:002012-04-04T10:54:22.711+00:00I am always amazed at how broody hens survive - un...I am always amazed at how broody hens survive - unless I turfed mine off regularly they didn't bother and eating and drinking - I wonder where they go to in their heads?elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-43060012180266057172012-04-04T10:20:49.838+00:002012-04-04T10:20:49.838+00:00lol
no offence intended xlol<br />no offence intended xJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.com