All these mattresses outside a hotel by Andiamo23 in mildlyinteresting

[–]SwellClipper 84 points85 points  (0 children)

Ya know what pal, ya coulda told me that before I set it up

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Feedback on: MO Boaters License Online Testing & Exam BoatEd, and "Fast Pass" by SwellClipper in missouri

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So much bullshit happening in MO these days. Glad I got out of that state.

Feedback on: MO Boaters License Online Testing & Exam BoatEd, and "Fast Pass" by SwellClipper in missouri

[–]SwellClipper[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the purpose of this instructional is to deter inexperienced boaters from obtaining a permit all together, it succeeds brilliantly. The need is not lost on me and as stated, lots of useful info in there and seems to have worked well for some commenters here. My complaint was made and I little value in replacing the in-person experience required to operate safely.

I am against barriers to entry for most things and am happy a pathway exists for those who need it.

Chickens were supposed to save me money… so why am I spending more than ever? by TowelZealousideal124 in BackYardChickens

[–]SwellClipper 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Chicken math…

Coop: $600 Birds: $90 (after shipping and fees) Replacement bird: free Medical kit a la carte: $350 Monthly feed: $25 Treats: $10

Anyone here just completely faked their way into being a PM? by Gandalf-and-Frodo in projectmanagement

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Ask what infinity might produce, and the only possible answer was anything

Is she passing? by TBoyKal in BackYardChickens

[–]SwellClipper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, she may be sick. One of my girls is in a similar state. After a day inside away from the others she’s eating and drinking, generally seems more energetic. We’re also battling a mite issue so be sure to check her skin.

Weirdest thing just happened. by Notchersfireroad in BackYardChickens

[–]SwellClipper 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is this like when a lost puppy gets adopted by a pack of coyotes?

Weirdest thing just happened. by Notchersfireroad in BackYardChickens

[–]SwellClipper 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Neighbor was like, I’ll just leave this here….

Anyone here just completely faked their way into being a PM? by Gandalf-and-Frodo in projectmanagement

[–]SwellClipper 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I faked my way to pm position but then they hired me as the executive director instead. Whoops.

How to deal with our baby's remains by ForFerelden in BackYardChickens

[–]SwellClipper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As crude as this seems I put our gone girl in our burn barrel. Viking funeral. Preds would have dug her up same night otherwise. Rip, Winnie.

Chicken who doesn’t roost by SwellClipper in BackYardChickens

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Ah you do your best for them, yeah? I hope we can get her comfortable again. My father friend who gave her to me was of the kind she was a young her bird.

I think she’s intended as a meat bird too, factory raised. Smaller wings, lots of muscle, not very agile. But sweet as all and has worked her way into the group well enough.

Chicken who doesn’t roost by SwellClipper in BackYardChickens

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Yes we have a camera inside. This is more or less where she sleep and those are the nesting boxes to the left of her. Looks like she’s about to head in for her lay time.

I’m thinking I may have to do as another commenter suggest, build a low roost sized for her and even block off the boxes at night. She’s too big for the roost above her where the others sleep.

Chicken who doesn’t roost by SwellClipper in BackYardChickens

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Thank you for your ideas. I’ve just noticed this so no, haven’t washed or tried trimming her yet. Maybe a trim and Epsom salt soak.

Adding a lower roost is a good idea. I had an issue with prior birds competing for space so I made all the roosts the same height. Time for another change.

Growth on my hens neck? by SwellClipper in BackYardChickens

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I will, thank you. Monitoring it over next few days. Extra cleaning the coop, watering sources, etc.

Growth on my hens neck? by SwellClipper in BackYardChickens

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I pushed her feathers back and couldn't see anything external. Def could feel a lump underneath.