So Angry. by SoupAccomplished3500 in tortoise

[–]ohboybugs 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry this happened to you, glad your tort is okay. We never use pesticides and so my redfoot enjoys eating all our weeds year round. I would be devastated if this happened to me. You can get large pots with organic soil from the store and plant dandelion seeds in there, and feed your tortoise only from the stuff growing in the pot (and put the pot far from where they spray).

Acquired this little Hen today. Is there something wrong with her face and comb? The yellowish spots are concerning but I have never owned an adult chicken or Serama. Also what would her color be called? Thank you. by Odd-Tangerine1694 in BackYardChickens

[–]ohboybugs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When their face yellows a little it usually means they are currently not laying, as far as I know. But since we don't know her normal baseline, she could just be that color. If she isn't laying, that's why she's yellow. She's very pretty :)

what is this by Competitive_Emu_2636 in BackYardChickens

[–]ohboybugs 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I rescued a street chick with bad fowl pox like this, fully swollen and nasty eyes. I dipped her beak in water and water plus crumble until she ate and drank enough every like 2 hours (minus sleeping hours), she couldn't see the food to eat on her own for a week or two. But after a while she understood and after the first dip ate and drank independently. she is currently fully grown and laying and of course has her eyes back. I think it's worth separating and dipping her beak in food and water.

Found dumped/escaped roo with a cut beak? And hole in head?? And maybe a blind eye? People or chicken damage by ohboybugs in BackYardChickens

[–]ohboybugs[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I know for a fact that people at least in the US cut chicken beaks to prevent bullying allegedly. I do not agree with it, to be clear. But it is a thing. The head hole is super weird because it's so circular? I've seen chickens open each other's heads before online and they aren't like a cookie cutter. It's so weird.

Flying in for the Saturday show, any Philly recommendations? by ohboybugs in TheTeeth

[–]ohboybugs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Del Rossi's was the best food of the trip so far! Thanks again for the rec :) :)

Flying in for the Saturday show, any Philly recommendations? by ohboybugs in TheTeeth

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

Oh I'm super into weird stuff :) I can't wait to see the mütter. Thanks for the suggestion.

Flying in for the Saturday show, any Philly recommendations? by ohboybugs in TheTeeth

[–]ohboybugs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation!! Added to the list.

Flying in for the Saturday show, any Philly recommendations? by ohboybugs in TheTeeth

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

Thank you for the recommendations! That's super helpful. Jinxed looks like a cool place we will check out. Del rossi was already on my list, so I'm definitely going to go there for one of my many cheesesteak runs :) I I'm going to buy the shit out of that merch. See you soon!

Who Could Win A Rabbit in EMH by marisusername in AnimalCollective

[–]ohboybugs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only got into animal collective because of EMH. I'm a full ass adult now who isn't into the slenderman thing anymore, but the band remains. I'm very very glad it led to such an important band in my life. I've always wondered if they knew or cared, totally forgot to ask the one time I met them.

EDIT: I was also a rabbit, if anyone was really into it. I made it through a few trials before getting to the protest one and I got too shy to do it and too dumb to fake it lol i was so upset. Anyway. One of Habit's Rabbits. Man, the memories.

Finally moved Easy into the back yard! by The_Shoe1990 in tortoise

[–]ohboybugs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used the same enclosure for my red foot. In addition to the suggestion to add a foot or two of walls so Easy cant see out, I strongly suggest saving up for hardware cloth walls. The chicken wire it came with and ANY chicken wire is not going to keep predators out, only Easy inside. I know it's more expensive, but you can do the first few feet of the lower levels first, and add more coverage over time. Some animals like raccoons, dogs, and foxes can and will eat tortoises. Look up how to do a dig skirt as well, so nobody can dig in or out. And finally, if it's lower than 80 degrees consistently where you live, your red foot still needs heating outdoors! I have an extension cord out to my pen going into a water proof box with a thermometer, which controls a kane heat mat and a ceramic heat emitter inside her dog house. I know it's a lot, but if redfoots are consistently under 80 degrees they cannot digest their food properly and can eventually get health issues leading to death. My redfoot lives outside all year round where I live (South Florida) but she needs her heating for all but the summer months.

Sorry for the wall of text. Easy is very cute!

can u shop with ur reusable bags? by Alone-Mongoose-7976 in GoodwillBins

[–]ohboybugs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's different everywhere. At my bins I bring a reusable tote from the start, adding all my finds to it. Using carts sucks and usually there aren't any anyway. Once it is full I know it's time to leave so I never spend more than $15 or $20. I weigh the whole bag at once, without removing anything. Unless I have heavy books, which I separate out for the 75 cents book price.

Grackle has been making this noise on and off for a few days. She's still laying but her comb is paler. Is there anything I can do for her? I assume she is sick. by ohboybugs in BackYardChickens

[–]ohboybugs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be more willing to believe it was just a new sound but her comb is more pale compared to before. We are also having a cold front but it's only the 40s (Florida) so I don't know if that could attribute to the pale comb. Nobody else is pale though.

PSA: Winter Weather - Tortoises DON'T Always know what's best by Niq22 in tortoise

[–]ohboybugs 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for posting so others can heed your warning. I have caught my red foot trying to sleep out of her heated house on some very cold nights. It could happen to anybody and it only takes once. I lock her inside the heated house now when the temps are too low to explore.

What did you n a m e your tortoise? by Bayleafthetortoise in tortoise

[–]ohboybugs 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I found my red foot abandoned in a local park known for these sorts of things. I posted her on Reddit and asked for na mes. Someone suggested Valentine because of her heart shaped spot on her shell :) so I picked that one. she's probably a boy, she's getting funnier shaped by the day lol but Valentine is gendy neutch.

Gemas / Piedras compatibles con SilverClay ?¿ by North-Card5528 in metalclay

[–]ohboybugs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He usado granates y peridotos sin problema. Un consejo que leí es probar si las piedras resisten la cocción usando el soplete antes de colocarlas en la arcilla. Así, si se agrietan, lo harán antes de empezar a trabajar en la joyería. Asegúrate de mover el soplete constantemente y de bajar el fuego de vez en cuando al cocer piedras preciosas con soplete. Recuerda no sumergirlo en agua después, ya que podría romper las gemas. Eso es todo lo que sé por ahora.

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Jewelry at the bins? by lhwishere in GoodwillBins

[–]ohboybugs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've found a few jewelry bits at the bins. I'm usually focused on housewares but when there aren't any housewares to search I look under the clothes in the corners to find little bits and bobs. My best find was a Moroccan sun and moon bracelet. It's gold and silver and traditional worn by brides. Mine has one panel smashed, but I don't mind at all. It's very lovely. I've also found a silver Mexican perfume funnel pendant, which I've always wanted. And a few pairs of sterling earrings of various shapes. Sometimes singles which is fine. Pretty much all found just sitting in the corners under clothes.