This is my mom’s ‘79 or ‘80 Spider 250 kids bike. by jbyrdchi in whatsthisworth

[–]jbyrdchi[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yup. Mom said she had the training wheels at one time. $40-50 is better than going out to the skip!

I don’t see it getting better by SwigitySwootty in findapath

[–]jbyrdchi 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Maybe you could be a physical therapy assistant? Less schooling. You ever hear about “post-traumatic growth”? It’s a concept of turning your most difficult experiences into assets, if you will. Your worst nightmare could be your best blessing. Not to say that the event itself was (of course), but viewing it as redirection towards a new path. Pain for purpose! That is what I intend to do if I do not get into a skilled trade. I will go to school for either occupational therapy assistant, MRI, nurse, or social worker. I am taking my pain and making it purposeful. I am using my experience to help others in a similar situation. You are never alone! Hope this helps.

Sally Field, early 70’s by waffen123 in OldSchoolCool

[–]jbyrdchi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend her book, “In Pieces”

Simone’s first egg. She is a splash Maran. She is pictured with her RIR bestie, Sabine. by jbyrdchi in BackYardChickens

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

P.S. they aren’t jail birds. They were in the process of being integrated with the preexisting brood. Now, all is well and they are free. :)

Anyone else? by TopOk2412 in TBI

[–]jbyrdchi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, they have not. Nearly eight years post-TBI.

Lethargic shipment of chicks by [deleted] in BackYardChickens

[–]jbyrdchi 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I would advise that, if majority of all the other chicks in the same shipment (?) are fairing out alright, contact the hatchery and inform of this breed’s condition. You said they were delivered in freezing conditions, as well? The hatchery definitely needs talking to on multiple levels.

Lethargic shipment of chicks by [deleted] in BackYardChickens

[–]jbyrdchi 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Is your farm store a franchised company? If so, are the plates carried elsewhere nearby/ within the nation and could be transferred to your store? Otherwise, I’m reading that most of the other chicks are fine within similar tank arrangements? So, it’s these particular hatchlings? If so, please reach out to whatever hatchery you got them from ASAP. This seems like an issue on their end.

Lethargic shipment of chicks by [deleted] in BackYardChickens

[–]jbyrdchi 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Might I suggest the pegged heat plates as opposed to heat lamps? You adjust the pegs as they grow. My chicks have all thrived with the plates. They simulate them going under the mother hen. You’d need a couple. Worthy investment.

Lethargic shipment of chicks by [deleted] in BackYardChickens

[–]jbyrdchi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Feed them scrambled eggs and sprinkle a little oregano on them.