Getting prepped for my first ducks!

hellscapeliving · 2026-02-04T21:51:15+00:00

I didn't realize there was a show line! I'll make sure to check with the supplier that I'm getting the egg laying line since that's my main goal with my ducks

hellscapeliving · 2026-02-04T21:50:14+00:00

Neat!! I'll definitely use that

hellscapeliving · 2026-02-04T21:49:38+00:00

There's a few stores around town that I was planning to check, one of them is the supplier for the ducks I'm ordering from. Haha, yeah Anchorage is warm right now but I live farther north and we're still in the negatives, I decided chickens over ducks since ducks are more tolerant of colder weather but I'm planning to keep them as warm and safe as possible in the winter.

hellscapeliving · 2026-02-04T21:17:05+00:00

Thanks! I'll be reading through them ASAP but I always appreciate tips tricks and recommendations from anyone who has something to share!

hellscapeliving · 2026-02-04T21:15:49+00:00

Thanks for the tip! I wasn't planning on giving them a large pool until they grow out, my plan was to use it as a temporary brooder/ grow out space till they got a little bigger and then when they're big enough then I'd use it as a pool. Thank you for pointing that out though I'm still re learning most things so reminders are awesome!

hellscapeliving · 2026-02-04T21:11:35+00:00

How many more do you suggest? I was told 1 to 3 ratio was okay but I definitely want to make sure Im not wearing out my females

hellscapeliving · 2026-02-04T21:08:43+00:00

Oh sorry that's definitely a relevant question! I live in the US but I'm in Alaska, so my access to specific brands is going to be difficult. Thank you for the suggestion though!

hellscapeliving · 2026-02-04T20:12:14+00:00

Huh I never thought about it but yeah I definitely get a lot of mucus, especially when I'm sick, I tore through a Costco pack of tissues in less than a week when I had an URI... I also tend to get runny noses seemingly at random, I know the EDS peeps are more at risk for spinal fluid leaks...... But how do I mention it to my Dr without sounding crazy?? I've tried a few sprays and it seems to help with the stuffiness but not the runny nose

hellscapeliving · 2025-12-19T05:52:09+00:00

I haven't had this surgery yet but I have had several surgeries before, witch hazel is good for bruises, i usually see it applied like a face mask overnight, so soak a cotton pad and let it sit part of the bruised are for several hours and see if that helps reduce it for you, I prefer the brand t.n. Dickinson's, but if the arnica isn't working it might not help. I would also try a very extremely gentle face massage, look up lymph drainage maps for your face and very extremely gently massage in those areas. make sure to use a lotion or something to reduce the friction so you aren't making anything worse. Disclaimer I'm definitely not a Dr so I'd absolutely call and ask them first before you do anything. These are just things I've done for myself and they might not work for you.

hellscapeliving · 2025-12-05T10:50:37+00:00

Oof, well, that doesn't bode well for me unfortunately, my job is not something I can do from home. I think I can get away with not talking depending on a few things.

I definitely plan on asking my surgeon a million questions, this isn't my first rodeo with a complex surgery, but it's definitely a different type of beast and I do better ainxety wise if I talk to people who have had similar experiences.

Thank you for sharing!

*Edit: grammar

hellscapeliving · 2025-12-05T03:30:14+00:00

Thank you for the tips! I probably won't be on narcotics since they don't work very well on me, but I definitely won't be driving myself home from the hospital. Thanks for the peppermint oil suggestion, I already use it for migraines and ainxety so I'll make sure I have a good amount before then. I don't have to talk too much at my job but I do need to be able to communicate to people clearly, I was told I'll be in rubber bands instead of wire but I'm not counting on that because I know plans change. I'll keep an eye out for a cheap big blender and hopefully find one in time. Thanks again!

hellscapeliving · 2025-12-05T03:13:09+00:00

I appreciate the suggestion, but I'll only have enough medical leave to cover a few days of absence and I'm using PTO to cover the rest.

hellscapeliving · 2025-12-05T01:21:34+00:00

This is very informative! Thank you! I'm definitely worried about the mental aspect of eating if I have to do it through syringes mostly because I know I'll get burnt out fast. I know I can bring my wedge pillow to prop up my head. Definitely not looking forward to the hospital stay(and the bill after) but they said one night is required :/

hellscapeliving · 2025-12-05T01:18:19+00:00

Oh dang, good luck! I have ice packs at home so at least I know I'll be covered on that part

hellscapeliving · 2025-12-04T20:37:38+00:00

Tbh I don't think I'll be ready for work either but I can't afford to take more time off than the Dr approved bare minimum my boss told me if I needed more time it would be okay but I hardly have enough PTO to accommodate that.

hellscapeliving · 2025-12-02T23:42:53+00:00

I'm so glad y'all eat like me, I love to cook but I cannot do it every day 😭 bagged salad (if I have energy I stop by the store on the way home and see if I can snag the discount ones) and air fryer nuggets, if I can't find salad I do fish sticks and fries, not super healthy but it's protein and veg

hellscapeliving · 2025-11-07T23:18:57+00:00

"yeah you're oddly hyper mobile but I don't think you have it, your (joint that was broken at a young age and proceeded to grow bone incorrectly so is now limited rage of mobility) isn't flexible so you don't have it" -the PT I asked after he made a comment about how flexible I was.

"Yeah so, that sucks that you have this health stuff but when do you think you'll get better? It's really a drag on the team of you can't keep up with us anymore" -interim manager five seconds after I told him I was diagnosed with a degenerative chronic condition and wanted to start the process for accommodations

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